Baby’s Weight Gain During Pregnancy
According to the 2003 edition of “Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health,” most women need to gain 25 to 35 lbs. during pregnancy. They are, after all, eating for two during the time of pregnancy. Women who are thin may need to gain more weight, and women who are overweight may need to gain less. The weight gain for pregnant moms enables the pre-birth baby to get needed nutrients, and as the pregnancy proceeds, the pre-born baby’s weight grows.
Kids’ Christmas Party Activities
Kids love the holidays if for no other reason than they look forward to being out of school. Christmas parties enliven the time they are away from school and at home, and these parties can help kids practice their social skills while having fun at the same time. Instead of having the kids play video games or watch television during the parties, try Christmas activities. They help keep kids active while avoiding sedentary lifestyles.
Cool Home Crafts for Kids
Maybe it’s a snow day at school, a weekend or a rainy evening, but for whatever reason, you find the kids at home, sitting in front of a game console or the television. Now’s the time to pull the kids away and get them involved with cool home crafts. Not only will the kids be more active, they may learn to appreciate aspects of arts and crafts that spark their interests for years to come.
Abdominal Exercises for Kids
When kids come home from school these days, they often head to a couch or chair to sit in front of their gaming console, computer or cell phone. It’s no secret that the lifestyle of kids has grown more sedentary over the years, which has led to an increase in obesity rates. One of the ways parents and caregivers can fight back is to prompt kids to be more active, including taking part in abdominal exercises.
Fun Team Building Activities for Kids
Kids love to have fun, but sometimes they end up sitting too long on the couch in front of a gaming console, cell phone or laptop computer. That’s where activities come in, helping kids to be active. Activities can serve other purposes as well, and be fun at the same time. Some activities function to build team spirit. Just like members of a band develop a sense of comradeship and team spirit as they play together, kids can develop a sense of team with the right activities.