4 Easy, At-Home Easter Activities For Kids And Families

4 Easy, At-Home Easter Activities For Kids And Families

Staying at home to avoid the Coronavirus doesn’t mean that you can’t have a meaningful Easter Sunday celebration with your family. Our team has lined up some great ideas for you! Read on.

Lockdown. Isolation. Quarantine. These are now the new realities that we must adhere to in order to fight the COVID-19 global pandemic. But amidst all the uncertainty, us parents need to do whatever we can to find some semblance of normalcy for the benefit of our children.

So, while most people say “everything is cancelled” (at least for the interim of the isolation/quarantine period), children just don’t see it that way. They still think about their upcoming birthdays, they still think about family routines and they still love to take part in special celebrations, and in case you’ve not kept track – Easter Sunday is less than two weeks away!

Don’t worry. It’s perfectly all right if you haven’t even thought of Easter or any other occasion for that matter. Collectively, the world is still reeling from recent events and we are all still coping with our “new normal”.

On that note, it’s perfectly okay, as well, if you and your family is not really up for celebrating anything at all. In times of great stress and grief, we deal with things the best way we know how. For some, holding on to beloved family traditions is balm to the soul, while for others – simply letting the days pass by is a good way to heal.

Whatever the case may be, the Kinacle Team has come prepared with Easter activities and trivia that you’ll love to share with your kids. Whether you want a fun, active day or a quiet afternoon just talking about what Easter means, our suggestions will suit however you want to spend Easter Sunday.

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Can You Get Pregnant If You’re Not Ovulating?

Can You Get Pregnant If You're Not Ovulating?

This was a reader-submitted question. To have your question answered for free, read through this post to the end!

Ovulation is a term that often comes together with pregnancy. However, some women may experience anovulation, or the absence of ovulation in a menstrual cycle. This makes you wonder, is pregnancy possible without ovulation? Let’s find out by learning more about anovulation and how it can affect your ability to get pregnant.

What Is Anovulation?

In a menstrual cycle, the ovaries normally release an egg at around 14 days before your next menstrual flow. However, in some instances, the ovaries fail to produce and release an egg. This is called anovulation. In an anovulatory menstrual cycle, the woman may still have her period, but no egg is released from her ovary.

Is Pregnancy Without Ovulation Possible?

Pregnancy or conception happens when a male sperm successfully fertilized a female egg. Since eggs aren’t released without ovulation, pregnancy will not be possible.

However, if you are not ovulating due to certain conditions, treatments are available to help correct the problem.

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How To Find A Family-Friendly Company To Work For

How To Find A Family-Friendly Company To Work For

Work and family responsibilities can sometimes be a difficult balancing act but working in a family-friendly company can help even the scales. Get some practical tips on how to spot a family-centered company here.

This is Lucy*.

Lucy loves her job. She is a young, single mom who works at a placement firm for community nurses and caregivers. She finds deep satisfaction in being able to match licensed healthcare providers into families that need specific care. Every once in a while Lucy receives touching thank you notes usually from parents of children who have special needs. She neatly tacks them up her cubicle along with happy photos of her two children, ages 3 and 7 ½ months. It keeps her inspired.

Sometimes work can be difficult, what with the daily demands of child care or one her kids occasionally getting the flu or tummy ache, being a single working mother is never easy.

What eases Lucy’s everyday burdens is that she’s lucky to belong to a family-friendly workplace that supports her role as a single mother. This was primarily the reason why she stayed on in the company. They supported her through her divorce, were generous with parental leaves for little emergencies and events at school and, even if the company is small, they’ve given her annual performance raises during all of her work anniversaries for a job well done.

It wasn’t perfect, though. No place ever is.

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How Parentese Helps Speed Up Your Baby’s Language Development

How Parentese Helps Speed Up Your Baby’s Language Development

More than just baby talk, Parentese is a special kind of language used by moms, dads and loved ones to speak with their little ones! Read on and learn how it can boost both language and brain development.

Hello, everyone! We’d like to introduce you to someone very special.

This is baby Allen. Don’t be shy. Say “Hello!”. Allen is very sociable and loves nothing more than talking and interacting with all those around him:

One of Allen’s most favorite thing to do is babble happily as he listens to his mom and dad talk to him in silly ways with funny expressions on their faces. Allen simply lights up with joy when his mom describes a toy to him in her high-pitched sing-song voice, “Looook at thiisss babyyy!! Iiiit’s aaaaa yeeelloww duucckyyy!”. Sometimes Grandma Gigi or his favorite Uncle Charlie comes over and they talk to him the same way too, “Hellloooooo liiiitttlle Alleeen! Whoooo’ss a cleeeverrr booooyy?” and Allen can’t help but giggle, laugh and babble back right at them.

But not everyone talks to him this way. One of Little Allen’s aunts, Gem, is a little quiet. She loves to play with him but Allen just gets a little restless around her. Aunt Gem just doesn’t talk the way Mom, Dad, Granny Gigi or Uncle Charlie talks to him. She doesn’t sound funny, she doesn’t make silly faces, she just talks, well, in normal way. No, no. Baby Allen prefers a singsong voice. That’s okay though, Aunt Gemmy, Allen seems to say as looks at her lovingly; we will be best buddies soon – just not today. Allen squirms from his Aunt Gemmy’s arms and reaches out for his Mom.

Why does Allen seem to specifically prefer one way of his family’s talking to him over another? Much like all other babies, Allen naturally responds and shows more active, alert interest to a parent-to-baby language called “Parentese”. Yes – that high-pitched voice you use when you’re interacting with your baby actually has a name and it’s been studied by experts for the past 30 years.

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How To Plan A Sunflower Themed Baby Shower

Your little sunshine is coming soon! Celebrate this once in a lifetime event with this adorable sunflower themed baby shower.

A sunflower baby shower is perfect for an outdoor venue that features greeneries and fresh air. Sunflowers can easily match your baby shower setting, be it as simple as your backyard garden or as exquisite as a countryside party venue. The sunflower theme is very versatile and can be used for a boy or girl baby shower.

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When Do Babies’ Eyes Change Color? – A Comprehensive FAQ

When Do Babies' Eyes Change Color? - A Comprehensive FAQ

This was a reader-submitted question. To have your question answered for free, read through this post to the end!

Whenever the newest addition to the family comes, one of the much-anticipated events is guessing the baby’s eye color. Parents are always fascinated by their baby’s eyes upon birth. Who wouldn’t be? But here’s something that may thrill you more. Babies’ eye color can actually change. So if this is something that interests you as a parent, hang in there! We’ll explain why and when a baby eye color change.

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Q&A: COVID-19, And Your Baby

Coronavirus And Babies

A new strain of coronavirus is taking its toll on families across the world. Knowing the overwhelming effects on this virus, many parents can’t help but be worried about their babies’ health. So how can you protect your baby from coronavirus?

Let’s learn a bit more about this disease-causing microorganism to find ways on protecting your whole family from its dreaded effects.

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How To Plan A Mexican Fiesta Themed Baby Shower

Is everyone excited to meet your little señorito or señorita? Welcome the newest addition to your familia with this one of a kind, Mexican fiesta baby shower!

A Mexican themed baby shower is perfect for parents who want to showcase their traditional food, drinks, and party celebrations. It is also ideal for families who love the Mexican cuisine and of course, for everyone who enjoy fiestas!

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Cleaning A Newborn Baby’s Ears – A Complete Guide For New Parents

Bringing a newborn baby home is a joyous occasion – but nothing causes more anxiety than cleaning a newborn’s small, sensitive ears for the first time! Read on for tips, do’s and don’ts for cleaning your newborn’s ears.

As unique as parenting is for all moms and dads, many new parents still often share the same experiences. From the pains of labor to the joy of holding their baby for the first time, parenthood does feel like being part of an exclusive club.

And speaking of which…

There are so many new and amazing firsts that you can enjoy now that you’re certified new parent and we’re here to help make the journey easier for you – especially when it comes to cleaning your newborn’s tiny and delicate parts.

One thing that new parents commonly agree on is the anxiety-causing thought of bathing and cleaning their newborn baby for the first time at home and usually without any assistance from anyone more experienced.

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When Do Pregnancy Cravings Start?

When Do Pregnancy Cravings Start?

This was a reader-submitted question. To have your question answered for free, read through this post to the end!

Are you a mom-to-be who suddenly wants to eat tacos and whipped cream or mix pickles with ice cream? These food combinations may sound weird, but they’re actually the comfort food of many pregnant women around the world. So if that includes you, then congratulations! Welcome to the bizarre world of pregnancy food cravings!

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