Do NOT move someone who has fallen from a high place.
If they are experiencing back or neck pain, leave them in the position they’re in. If you have to move them, do so in a log roll so that the head, body and legs move all as one unit. This is vitally important so they do not worsen already possible serious injuries.
Avoid car dealership games by arranging your financing before you go shopping for a new car. Apply for a loan at your bank or credit union and go with the best interest rate. Then when at the dealer, you can see if they’ll beat that rate in order to gain your finance business as well.
Yes, kids need plenty of encouragement, but common compliments like “good job” or over-exaggerated ones like, “that is the best drawing ever!” can make them start to ignore what you say. Try to offer specific, positive feedback. Also, don’t praise your child if they do something they’re supposed to do. In that case, a simple ‘thank you’ should suffice.
Encourage kids to watch shows with positive role models, that teach cooperation, interaction and appreciation for other cultures. Also, help your children become aware of special effects used on TV. It will help them understand the difference between what’s real and not.
Walnuts and macadamia nuts are especially toxic to pets. Effects can be anything from vomiting to paralysis to death. Adverse reactions can develop within 12 hours from ingestion.
Keep all your emergency contact numbers in your wallet, glove box, and cell phone. Emergency workers know to look for “ICE” numbers. Add “AA” to the front of the entry to keep it at the top of your contact list.
The first step to getting organized is to create a plan. Sit down and make a list of all the areas you’d like to de-clutter. This list could be long, but don’t edit things down. You need an accurate idea of what needs to be done.
No matter how frustrated you feel about your kid’s misbehaving, don’t vent about it in front of them. Think of yourself as their boss. Would you respect a boss that said stuff like, “I don’t know what to do with my employees” or “I feel powerless to do anything about it”? If kids don’t have a good image of you as their “boss” they will end up repeating the behavior. Turn to your partner, trusted friend or others for support and advice.
