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Providing Structure for Foster Children Through Rules and Routine

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ASTROLOGY BREAKDOWN.

DECEMBER 7TH, 2000. 6:47 PM, SAN BERNARDINO, CA.

☉  SAGITTARIUS   ///   ☽  TAURUS  ///   ASC CANCER

NOTE.  this is applicable only to series-canon jim l.ake. book canon has given us a birth date -- may 2nd -- making jim a taurus. series jim celebrated his birthday months into preparation for the school’s fall play r&j. though fall plays are often performed in november, but as i’ve been contemplating the idea of arcadia oaks high being on a 45/15 schedule, the school play could very easily occur in december. i may, at some point, come back to this and draw out jim’s chart as a libra with a sagittarius moon, but for now i’m very pleased with this chart.

NOTE.  under a cut because this has become very lengthy  ( as in 4,000 words lengthy ). it’s therefore entirely for my reference.

SUN  ☉  --  SAGITTARIUS  ( 6th house ) MOON  ☽  --  TAURUS ( 10th house ) MERCURY  ☿  --  SAGITTARIUS  (  5th house ) VENUS  ♀  --  CAPRICORN  ( 7th house ) MARS  ♂  --  LIBRA  ( 4th house )   --   this placement shows conflict in the realm of family, particularly childhood, and as the fourth house is traditionally ruled by cancer, and jim has a cancer ascendant, this is one of the most significant placements in his chart. JUPITER  ♃  --  GEMINI  ( 11th house ) SATURN  ♄  --  TAURUS  ( 11th house ) URANUS  ♅  --  AQUARIUS  ( 8th house ) NEPTUNE  ♆  --  AQUARIUS  ( 7th house ) PLUTO  ♇  --  SAGITTARIUS  ( 5th house )

ORGANIZATION.  planets placement breakdown  //  birth date breakdown  //  sun-moon-asc breakdown  //  aspects breakdown

PLANET PLACEMENTS BREAKDOWN.

NOTE.  info taken from the secret language of astrology. these are brief and meant to give a sense of a certain planet’s role in a certain sign; therefore, they are not descriptors of personality. 

SUN in SAGITTARIUS in the SIXTH HOUSE

the sun creates expansively and over-optimistically. a need for action and a fascination with the unknown urge sagittarians out of their immediate world. most will go as far as they can to explore foreign lands or new philosophies. never happier than when figuratively or literally in motion, they love sport and anything that tests the edge of what is possible, but they may say yes too easily and too often. focusing on the greater good keeps sagittarians steady.

MOON in TAURUS in the TENTH HOUSE

the moon reacts charmingly and needily. we are drawn to people with a taurean moon by the reassuring way they appreciate us. they love to provide and share the pleasures of life, especially cultural outings, and to compare notes over a meal afterwards. although a support in times of need, their apparent dependability may be a projection of their own need for the comfort of reliable routines. this could lead to uncertainty over who is supporting whom.

MERCURY in SAGITTARIUS in the FIFTH HOUSE

mercury communicates idealistically and expansively. people with mercury in sagittarius love contributing to conversations, especially if the debates are on deep religious or philosophical matters. they believe that everyone has a right to their opinions on how to make the world a better place. although they may be quick to make up their mind and speak it, they are also prone to changing it. they should listen and consider, as well as suggesting alternatives.

VENUS in CAPRICORN in the SEVENTH HOUSE

venus loves cautiously and devotedly. those with venus in capricorn want to progress, but are cautious, controlling their dealings with other people, possessions, and the world in general. they may seem to be shy, not wanting to be rushed into commitment; but once committed they feel much more comfortable in established, long-standing relationships. often appearing to wait cautiously on the sidelines of life, when they do become attached they are truly steadfast toward all the people and objectives they set their hearts upon.

MARS in LIBRA in the FOURTH HOUSE

mars acts urgently and defensively. those born with mars in libra feel the need to address all difficulties and restore balance, moving away from uncertainty as quickly as possible. should danger seem to threaten, they will take up the cause of justice. mars is uncomfortable in detriment here so these people must be careful that their actions do not prove counterproductive. otherwise, they may upset the proper solution and find themselves fighting for the wrong cause.

JUPITER in GEMINI in the ELEVENTH HOUSE

jupiter expands adventurously and unrealistically. when jupiter is in gemini, big ideas encourage agendas suggested by the positions of the other outer planets. 

SATURN in TAURUS in the ELEVENTH HOUSE

saturn controls methodically and intransigently. methods of control dominate the world when saturn is in this sign, with radically different, even conflicting attempts at laying firm foundations on offer.varying visions of saturnian  “ common sense ”  sought to contain the excesses of other planetary cycles. restriction, while tempering excess, can also prevent creative innovation and make solutions harder to find.

DECEMBER 7TH, 2000.

according to the element encyclopedia of birthdays: 

AT YOUR BEST.  creative  /  individual  /  original ON THE DARK SIDE.  detached  /  stressed  /  muddled YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE IS.  finding the right career. LUCK MAKER.  stay focused but flexible. QUOTE.  ‘ today i will be part of the solution, not the problem. ’

people born on december 7 often feel as if there is a special purpose to their life. they dare to be different, and as highly original and creative thinkers they do stand apart from the crowd. although they have a thirst for adventure, they are first and foremost dreamers and their minds are capable of taking them to places others simply haven’t the imagination to go.

they are often trendsetters who make up their own rules as they go along, and their free-thinking, pioneering style will often startle others. tending to be loners, they also know how to blend in when they want to, and their conversation is always colorful and interesting. the big problem, however, is that they tend to talk more than they act; if there is no follow-through people may dismiss them as dreamers, not doers.

according to the secret language: 

those born on december 7 are one of a kind. during most of their lives they find it difficult to fit in with those around them, whether at school, at work or at home. those born on this day often grow up thinking of themselves as abnormal, peculiar, or just plain weird. whether they really are or not, they believe they are, and often live up to their own expectations.

december 7 people are usually drawn to those who are also a tad peculiar. in any case, they have respect for people who have the courage to go their own way, no matter what it is they do. secretly, of course, many born on this day would like to be accepted on conventional terms, and enjoy blending into the crowd from time to time. they may succeed in forcing themselves to fit in, but the struggle usually takes its toll.

december 7 people really need to take a lot of time off, and not put too many demands on themselves. as children, their prodigious talents may raise high expectations that are difficult to meet; they may thus become rebellious, neurotic, and isolated, forced to form a shell around themselves to guard their sensitive natures from disappointment or rejection. those born on this day who are fortunate enough to have both caring and sensitive parents stand a much better chance of finding themselves in life. if they are still more fortunate in meeting individuals who see their potential and bring their talents along, their uniqueness becomes a great asset--they don’t have to make an unnatural effort to stand out or be recognized.

SUN  /  MOON  /  ASC BREAKDOWN.

☉  SAGITTARIUS

from cafeastrology:

STRENGTHS.  good, idealistic, enthusiastic and warm-hearted  /  independent, has a taste for travel and freedom  /  curious and fair-minded WEAKNESSES.  too adventurous and leaves things to chance  /  takes risks which cause problems  /  rebellious and sometimes tactless when offering opinions.

restless, cheerful, and friendly, Sun in Sagittarius people are generally on the go. they have a love of freedom, and a disdain for routine. generally quite easygoing, sagittarians make friends with people from all walks of life. they love to laugh and tease, and get along well with both sexes. sagittarians have an often blind faith in people, and in the world. their optimism is infectious, although it can get them into trouble from time to time. these are curious people who love to learn. their idealistic nature is hard to miss.

although generally easygoing, sagittarius is a fire sign. this gives natives a generally quick temper. fortunately, they're usually as quick to forget what got them angry in the first place. the need for escape is generally strong, and some solar sagittarians come across as a little irresponsible. they're generally easy to forgive, however. after all, their direct, honest approach in life is admirable.

from llewellyn’s complete book of astrology.

as a sagittarius, you’re an adventurer, moving through life to fulfill your quest for knowledge and new experiences. you see opportunities where others see boundaries, and step into each day with confidence and optimism. that’s the influence of fire, the element associated with your sign.

at times, you’re impulsive and overly optimistic and plow ahead without thought of potential consequences. yet you often land on your feet. when you don’t, you’re quick to put the past behind you for a fresh start.

like expansive jupiter, your ruling planet, you see life from a big-picture perspective. with so much to explore, so many fscinating things to do, and so much knowledge to gain, you have no time for details or fences. you’re a freedom-loving free spirit who’s always on the go, physically or mentally.

☉ IN 6TH HOUSE

from cafeastrology:

the work that you do, and the services that you offer, are very important to your sense of identity. in order to feel good about yourself, you need to be busy with daily activities and to produce work you can be proud of. focus on finding a suitable and rewarding avenue for expressing this part of you, being extra careful to choose an occupation in which you can express yourself. you are sensitive to criticism about the work you do, and you work best when you can create your own schedule. positive feedback for the services you render is important to you, but be careful not to over-identify with the appreciation you receive from others, as your work and your health suffers when you feel under-appreciated. Motivation to do a good job should come from within.

☽  TAURUS

from astrology of the moon:

“ happiness is a warm puppy, ”  charles schulz wrote, and with your moon in taurus you might agree with the sentiment. so much is said in popular astrology about taurus liking comfort, which a warm puppy could certainly provide, but it’s really your natural desire to root yourself in the simple things in life from which this idea stems. the proverbial  “ warm puppy ”  is really a representation of anything that gives you a sense of calm and peace, something that does a taurus heart good in particular.

you feel most nurtured when you are able to follow your own natural rhythm of living and do what feels right to you in its own time. not only do you not enjoy being pushed, but it can make you feel overwhelmed and frazzled, something you very much don’t like, which prompts an instinct to dig in your heels and resist. inner stability supports your happiness and the rest of your life. building that kind of foundation takes time, so when you hear that taurus doesn’t like change, it’s mostly out of the sentiment that a steady life helps you to unfold naturally and feel right with the world. when life around you gets out of control, your solid center can help you feel you can weather anything. a life of routine is actually quite nurturing to you, provided the routines are full of things you enjoy doing. a morning coffee prepared in the same way by the same people at the corner cafe, a walk where you see your favorite sights while watching your neighborhood slowly change and develop over the seasons, and idyllic sunday mornings with the newspaper help you feel in tune and open your heart.

ASC CANCER

from alabe.com:

very sensitive by nature, you prefer to be in your own familiar surroundings. cautious and conservative, you make changes in your life only very slowly, if at all. you do not open up easily to strangers. friendships are made for life, however -- once given, your trust is forever. your mother, your home as a child and your early family life in general are very important to you. you are also very sentimental. when you feel self- confident, you are gentle, giving and protective of the needs of others. but when you feel insecure or threatened, you become overly sensitive to criticism, shy, withdrawn and moody. you have a strong need for security -- in the sense that you are being loved, nourished and protected. 

from cafeastrology:

these people come across as gentle creatures. there's something familiar about them -- they're the guy or gal next door. when they enter a room, they don't walk in with a splash. instead, they move to the sides and weave their way inwards. these people have a familiar feel to them. Because they are rather sensitive to their environment, they can get flustered easily, especially in public. their first instinct, when threatened or on unfamiliar ground, is to protect themselves. when new situations present themselves, they can immediately withdraw or act shy. generally, these people come across as caring people. They seem quite sweet -- even innocent. usually, these people appear unassuming enough to be quite approachable. some cancer ascendants, however, have retreated into themselves so much as to be quite the opposite.

since capricorn is on the descendant, cancer ascendant people are looking for structure and security in their partner and their relationship. these people function best when their partner displays strength, financial and emotional stability, and know-how. in fact, many cancer ascendants prefer it when their relationship has well-defined rules. security is the basic need, and they are generally more than willing to give up some personal freedom in order to get it. in some cases, cancer ascendant people can surprise their partners. why? because they come across as rather unassuming, family-oriented people. when it comes to marriage, they have a rather matter-of-fact, practical approach. 

ASPECTS BREAKDOWN.

NOTE. all descriptions in this section are taken from llewellyn’s complete book of astrology. note also that these descriptions may not be wholly true, because a person is a complex being and a chart is a composite and synthesis of the placements and aspects. they are certainly far from complete descriptions. but they give a sense of many nuances to jim’s characters, and i couldn’t be more pleased with how his chart turned out, not just in regard to placements, but with aspects as well.

SUN  ( 6 )  conjunct MERCURY  ( 5 )

although objectivity is limited, you have the initiative to act on ideas, to put plans in motion. your thoughts are often ego-driven and your decisions based on what’s best for you and you alone. that’s great if you plan to live in a mountaintop cave, but not so good if you expect relationships to thrive. your challenge is to see yourself as others do and to be considerate of their needs, wishes, and desires. at its best, this planetary energy adds determination to meet golds and an excellent mind, plus a talent for speaking and writing.

SUN  ( 6 )  sextile MARS  ( 4 )

dashing and daring, you’re a leader who has the courage, confidence ,and enthusiasm to forge new territory and generate plenty of support along the way. you’re ambitious and self-motivated, but it’s easy to forget that not everyone has your indomitable energy and stamina, so go easy on those around you as you push yourself to succeed.

SUN  ( 6 )  sextile URANUS  ( 8 )

you have a unique, indefinable magnetic aura that intrigues many. and that’s you’re entree into many situations where you can capitalize on your strengths and talents. traditional yet a little eccentric in some way, you see things from a different perspective, and look for and find new and better ways to do most anything. that’s your inventive nature, which benefits from your imagination, intuition, and originality. as a friend, you’re among the best, loyal to those in your circle. teamwork comes naturally.

SUN  ( 6 )  conjunct PLUTO  ( 5 )

you have the willpower and determination to accomplish almost anything. others sense this  intensity, your underlying strength and control, which can be a great source of comfort to those who need someone to lean on. you’re also intuitive and relentless and a natural psychologist who understands what makes people tick. this aspect can indicate control issues, and some people with this combination are ruthless and power hungry. if you use this aspect positively, you can be a force for incredible personal and worldly change, and can rise to a powerful position or influence.

MOON  ( 10 )  square VENUS  ( 7 )

your family and romantic relationships ebb and flow, with frequent ups and downs as needs and desires conflict. so these aspects are all about blending your wishes with those of others and striving for compromise. it doesn’t take much for you to feel neglected or rejected, whether that’s perception or reality. spending is another challenge associated with these aspects.

MOON  ( 10 )  square NEPTUNE  ( 7 )

you can get lost in daydreams and fantasies as a way to protect your sensitive soul and to weather the ups and downs of relationships. sure, it might be easier to live in a world of illusion, isolating your emotions from reality and the inevitable hurts that result when humans interact, but that’s both impractical and unproductive. accept that life and people are what they are, and direct this energy into nurturing our creativity and intuition.

MERCURY  ( 5 )  opposition JUPITER  ( 11 )

you’re an optimist who views life from the bright side, ever ready to snap up an opportunity. but at times you can go overboard and promise more than you can deliver. take time to look at the downside as well as the upside. before dashing blindly into a new endeavor, consider potential stumbling blocks that could sidetrack you. although the big picture is your comfort zone, the practical details are also necessary to success.

MERCURY  ( 5 )  sextile NEPTUNE  ( 7 )

a master of persuasion, you immediately sense what others need and and want. this, of course, gives you a talent for subtly influencing others with all the right words, and they often think your ideas are their own. creativity is a strength, and you may have a talent for writing, poetry, music, art, dancing, or theater. you’re also intuitive, possibly even psychic, and thus benefit from insights into human nature as well as practical matters involving your career and everyday life. many people with these aspects have a strong spiritual connection to the universe.

MERCURY  ( 5 )  conjunct PLUTO  ( 5 )

you have a shrewd mind and the ability to delve deep into and master any subject that interests you. this powerful mental energy also gives you the ability to program your thinking into any way you choose, and the determination to commit and follow through on any goal you set.

VENUS  ( 7 )  trine JUPITER  ( 11 )

you attract money, good fortune, and lucky breaks that can prompt a life of leisure or one of high achievement. the choice is yours whether to be lazy or productive, to fulfill your potential in the fast lane or to be content with letting life coast along.

VENUS  ( 7 )  trine SATURN  ( 11 )

you take commitments seriously and readily contribute and accept your share of the responsibility to ensure business and relationship success. a loyal friend and partner, yo form long-lasting ties with ease and attract people whose knowledge and experience benefit your own.

VENUS  ( 7 )  conjunct NEPTUNE  ( 7 )

you’re a true romantic, idealistic about love, devoted and sensitive to your partner’s needs and wishes. but this also opens you up to disillusionment in all but the very best relationships, which have a deep spiritual connection. be cautious about whom you trust, especially when love is involved.

MARS  ( 4 )  trine URANUS  ( 8 )

you’re innovative and resourceful, and if there’s a better way to do something, you’re usually the first to spot it. your outlook is unconventional, although not eccentric, which makes your ideas easy for others to accept. if you’re like most people with one of these aspects, you’re outgoing and highly energetic, with the adventuresome mindset of an explorer who has the confidence and courage to fearlessly expose new territory. yet the risks you take are calculated rather than reckless, which increases your odds for success.

MARS  ( 4 )  square ASCENDANT

close relationships can be a challenge with these aspects, which increase the potential for conflict and control issues.  ( this may have been your family experience during childhood. )  you, your partner, or both of you may try to dominate the partnership and important decisions. tact and compromise are the solution, but that’s only possible if both of you are open to the idea and then commit to a 50-50 shared relationship.

JUPITER  ( 11 )  conjunct SATURN  ( 11 )

your challenge is to balance the optimism of jupiter with the responsibility of saturn. you can achieve financial and career success through hard work and an appreciation for slow but steady progress. even though you experience setbacks along the way, you also benefit from good fortune and a protective influence. keep that in mind when you’re temped to give up or, conversely, when enthusiasm encourages you to ignore the realities. determination is very much your ally.

JUPITER  ( 11 )  trine NEPTUNE  ( 7 )

deeply spiritual, you have an innate understanding of the universe and a strong faith in yourself and humankind. you look for the best in people; unfortunately, this trait can blind you to the realities of human nature. choose your friends and business acquaintances with care, and refrain from sharing your kind, compassionate, generous nature with just anyone, including good causes and those in need.

JUPITER  ( 11 )  opposition PLUTO  ( 5 )

you see no reason to bend, or change, or compromise on anything that separates you from a goal. this can be positive or negative depending on your approach. when this energy is used unethically or even ruthlessly, you may achieve temporary success, but eventually it will catch up with you. working within existing structures may not be easy, or your first choice, but it’s potentially more lucrative, both financially and in terms of overall life success. be a leader and a team player who empowers others.

plus a bunch of minor aspects from the ascendant, which further enforces the way everything in the chart channels through the ascendant, strengthening the cancer influence of his chart and making him seem even more like a cancer.

FINAL WORD.  this got really long so i’m glad i didn’t try to synthesize or describe these placements on my own. i used an ephemeris to narrow down his birth date based on his moon sign, found the times his ascendant would be in cancer, and ran with that. i used just a few sources so as not to overwhelm me. of course, as with all natal astrology, this all must be combined and synthesized into a picture of jim as a person, but if you know anything about astrology, that chart and the placements therein can probably give you a really good sense of him. it worked out remarkably well for an attempt to use real positions to find a character’s chart.

also, if you stuck around to the end, i love you so much, you’re a real trooper, and if you ever want me to work out the astrology for your muse then totally come and hmu !  i love doing character astrology !

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Preparing Your Pet for Your Baby

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Preparing Your Pet for Your Baby

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Even if you’re not the type to throw your pet a birthday party (although I hear they are quite fun to attend), if you don’t have a child, your pet is basically the little kid in your life. You keep them on a schedule. You feed them; you potty train them; you teach them manners. You (maybe) put cute bow ties on them. You lavish kisses on them. When you have a baby, though, everything changes for you and for them. When you know you’re expecting, here are some tips to help prepare your pet:

1. Train now for the behaviors you want in your pet.

Enroll your pet in an obedience course if they haven’t been trained already. Besides the basic sit, stay, come, and the ever-important combo of leave and drop it, you should also make sure that your pet greets with you without immediately jumping up on you in excitement. After all, in the coming months, you’ll be holding a baby in your arms.

One command that is less popular but quite useful is “go away,” “back up,” or the more specific “go to place” (accompanied by either a finger point or a specific pet bed). That way, your pet can either leave a situation or have a designated spot to wait while you do tasks with the baby. If you want to get fancy, you can train your dog to do behaviors such as lying down near you while you’re nursing or in the baby’s room.

As with most training programs now, positive reinforcement and redirection is recommended: You don’t want your pet to associate anything negative with the baby.

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2. Get your house ready for the baby gradually.

When you think about all of the ways your life will change with your newborn, remember that it’s the same for your pet—except it’s freakier for them because they don’t understand what’s about to happen. Create home changes little by little, day by day. Instead of making the nursery overnight, bring in the furniture and set it up one at a time. If you start bringing in some of the baby’s toys and your pet goes after them, make sure to redirect them to their own toys.

Start putting up safety gates or barriers now, and if you’re moving your pet to a different sleeping area, do so now (with lots of treats to aid in the transition). Regarding the nursery, some people recommend barring your pet from the room completely at first, and then, when you think they can handle it when the baby is home, letting them in little by little (and always under supervision). If you do opt for allowing your animals into the nursery, make sure to create firm “no pet” zones, like the crib and the changing table.

If your pet doesn’t have a safe place to relax (or escape a loud baby), create one, preferably near its food and water. For dogs, that can be their crate with their favorite blanket and toys or a dog bed in a quieter room. With cats, you can also try getting them a cat perch so they can be aloof from all of the action.

A special note for cats:

To help make sure cats don’t climb on the changing table or the crib, placing cardboard covered in double-sided tape on those surfaces can deter them. (When the baby does lie in the crib, adding a temporary screen or tent above it can stop the cat from climbing in or urinating on it.) Also, if you are moving the litter box from one room to another, move it only a few inches each day, covering up the old litter box spot with furniture if need be.

3. Make sure your pet is up-to-date on vaccinations and that its flea or tick guard isn’t harmful to young ones.

A special note for cats:

Toxoplasmosis is a parasite that, while very rare in indoor cats, can be transferred through infected feces or soil to humans and fetuses. To make sure you don’t contract it, wear gloves and a mask while cleaning litter boxes (or have someone else do it), and clean out the litter two times per day and wash your hands afterward. (Toxoplasma doesn’t become infectious until one to five days after it leaves the cat.) You should also wear gloves while gardening or working with raw vegetables, fruits, and meat. Do not eat undercooked meat or feed undercooked meat to your cat.

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4. Expose your pet to babies and children.

Most likely, your pet hasn’t been around many infants or children. Especially if you have a dog, start by bringing it to places like parks where it’ll get to hear, smell, and see young ones and all of their chaotic cuteness. If you’re able to introduce your pet to friends with a baby, start with a far away introduction and get closer. If your pet does begin to act stressed, remove your pet to another room, wait until a few days have passed, and start again at a farther distance.

As always, with your future child or with anyone else’s, never leave your pet unsupervised with babies and toddlers.

To get your animal used to how babies sound, play a recording with baby noises, especially crying, while feeding your pet treats. Start the recordings low and make them louder as your pet gets more comfortable. To help your pet get used to how a baby might interact with them, frequently touch places that the baby might try to pet, such as paws, ears, tail, and mouth.

5. Act as if the baby is already there.

While it might sound silly, animal behaviorists recommend using a doll to initiate change in routines. That means petting your dog or cat while pretending to hold the baby or nursing, or going for a walk with your pet and a stroller. Even if your four-legged friend realizes it’s a doll, its initial reaction can help you see how they’ll react to the real baby. If nothing else, it’ll help you realize what acts might be easier or more difficult.

If your pet is on a schedule, anticipate how that schedule might change when you have a baby who keeps odd hours. Consider randomizing your pet’s food and bathroom schedule a little more (not too much of course, but just enough so they’re not on you for food and a walk the moment you walk in the door after work). You can also consider buying an automatic feeder so you have one less thing to worry about.

Also, don’t forget to plan (and have backups for) how your pets will be taken care of while you’re at the hospital.

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6. Keep the introductions gradual and the boundaries immediate.

When the baby is born, have someone bring home a used baby blanket from the hospital and let your pet smell it. (Don’t let your animal take the blanket—keep it firmly in your hand and show that it’s yours and that it should be treated well.) That way, when you do bring the baby home, the smell won’t be new.

Coming home from the hospital, Moms, if your pet hasn’t seen you for a few days, greet them when you aren’t holding the baby so they can let all of their excitement and happiness at seeing you. Then, similar to exposing your pets to children and infants for the first time, have your pet’s first meeting with your baby be from a distance with them on a leash. Once the pet is calm, then you can allow them to approach closer. As for your baby, right from the get go, model how to interact with your pet, correcting them when they look like they’re about to grab or annoy the animal.

And remember: Even if things aren’t idyllic the first time you introduce your baby to your pet, know that things will calm down.

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6 Parenting Tips for Creating a Happy Family

Let’s start today’s discussion by finally agreeing on that ‘While no parent is perfect, all parents can improve their success average!’ Bringing up children in a way that they remain well-mannered and disciplined is every parent’s dream. And also at the same time, making them realize our expectations from them as parents is something every reader would like to get more insights about.

Therefore, it is very important that we accept that bringing up a child is a consistent and ongoing task which needs every parent to develop skills that help them with their parenting endeavors. Although we sometimes get acquainted to these parenting skills through our own experiences, or by talking to friends, but at a point where none of these skills work, it’s better to call in an expert who can provide clarity to the problem you are facing with your children.

In this article, we are going to provide you with six best parenting tips you can straightaway employ in your daily life and begin to see better results. So without any further ado, let’s get into the article!

1. Be Patient with your Child

You don’t always have to be after your kids with a new rule every time they do something wrong. Communicate that particular act to your child in a sincere way and let him know that it is not the correct manner or thing to do. The reasoning is important here. Your rules and regulations will be highly appreciated by your child if they come along with a reason. Parenting won’t be effective in times of conflict. Therefore, setting the boundaries when a child is receptive is the best advice you can take back home. Stay consistent in your patterns of paying attention to your child’s behaviour, and always stay patient and optimistic.

2. Children imitate what they observe

Children have a tendency to imitate whatever reactions and responses they observe at home, with peers, on television or just anywhere. But hey! They don’t limit that to just a mere observation, they act out the reactions and responses as well. Imitation is just impulsive. Children don’t care about the context in which that reaction came into being. So we should be very careful with our conservations, moods and actions; as you never know what your child picks up. All these information that the child is observing is getting accumulated in his mind and it will find a path to vent out. Parents, who speak to each other in a critical and reactive manner, subtly teach the similar patterns to their child. So from now on, watch your conduct at home!

3.  Structure is Necessary

A loosely structured day will create anxiety in him/her. If there’s nothing to look forward to for the child, he will most probably develop a bad behavior. If you want your child to remain calm and develop skills like self-control, then we highly recommend you to assign routine tasks and habits for your child. Execute these routine tasks and habits without fail. Consistency is the key here. Every good habit that you want your child to develop will only come by incessant consistency. Always have a discussion with your child about how the day would be like and what all things are there to look forward to. A structured day will keep the worries away!

4.  How Assertive can you become?

Assertiveness can take you very far with your parenting endeavors. It is a mandatory quality in a caregiver, in your case, a parent. Consistent assertiveness without being rude and energizing good behavior can help you achieve great leaps in your parenting skills. What does it include? Firm voice, gestures, consistency are among the most important attributes.

5.  Proper communication to prevent Chaos

Communication is one of the most talked about skill in the parent counseling field and yet we have seen parents fail at it miserably. Communication is undoubtedly one of the most important pillars in building a great parent-child relationship. To establish rapport and discipline with your child, clear communication can be of major help. There are times when we ask ourselves why do children not understand the kind of behavior they are expected to show? And more often than not, the fault is in us, not communicating the desired behavior well enough to be understood by a child. Communication is a two-way process. While you are communicating your desired behavioral attributes to the child, you should always be open to his questions. Listening and engaging with their questions will only help you rise in respect in their eyes. Clarity in communication is vital to bring up a child.

6. Did you take care of yourself?

The bottom line of all the relationships in this world and all the happiness that comes along is that you cannot make someone else happy if you are not happy in the first place. You need to take care of yourself and your needs. Do what it takes to keep yourself happy if you want to raise a happy child. Have hobbies and a social life. We understand that your child is your priority and your family is the centre of your world, but it is so very important to understand your responsibility towards your own self. There’s no doubt that when you incorporate this approach to yourself, you will always perform best at parenting. If you want to get the best out of yourself as a parent, then start focussing on yourself as well.

Raising a child can be a challenging task and sometimes you might feel like giving up. But you should understand that a systematic and structured way can help you achieve major breakthroughs and make your life as a parent, joyous.

We hope we brought great value to you through this article. For more, subscribe to our newsletter and always stay ahead in the game of Parenting!

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Use These Tips To Understand How To Deal With Insurance policy

Insurance coverage is a necessary evil in present day world. It is important to shield oneself with insurance, but sometimes organizations can seem to "pull a quick 1" on you in hopes of taking more of your cash. Use the suggestions in this write-up to remain educated about insurance coverage and what the greatest choices are for you. You can insure just about everything these days. If you have an antique or family members heirloom that you know is of wonderful value, you can just take out an insurance coverage coverage on that certain item in the celebration it is damaged, misplaced, or stolen. It is not going to be able to change something that has sentimental value, but it will relieve the soreness a little bit. When you are submitting a declare with an insurance policies company, ask for your declare number at the stop of the original conversation with your agent. Create down and hold this variety for reference. Any time you phone for an update on your declare, you may want this quantity, so it is greater to have it on hand. It truly is always a great notion to shop about for the greatest insurance policies rates, but don't forget, if you do choose to alter insurers, have your old policy and your new coverage overlap by a number of times. Never enable there be any uninsured time in between guidelines. This is a huge risk in conditions of the chance of obtaining a traffic incident or receiving a ticket even though uninsured. To make confident your insurance policies is offering the coverage that you are paying for make confident that you discuss to your agent when you make any big purchase. Most insurance policies have limitations for any solitary item. If you buy a new ring that is really worth $five,000 you may need to have to incorporate an endorsement to cover it entirely. You've got probably listened to the phrase about fifteen minutes can help save you 15%, but you might uncover that by shelling out just a couple of minutes on the phone with your existing insurance company can also save you money. When your insurance policy protection is nearing the expiration day, call your insurance policy provider and question them for a re-estimate on your coverage. They will have the incentive to give you the most favorable pricing in get to keep your company. Given that they presently have all your info, it possibly is not going to consider 15 minutes and you can save time and income. Be certain your credit rating report is in great shape in get to get the ideal insurance coverage rates. Your credit score history can affect your rates. Negative credit rating can usually result in increased premiums. Use the net to your benefit when doing analysis on what sort of insurance to acquire. The world wide web has a prosperity of methods on the pros and downsides of distinct sorts of strategies and excellent advice on what you must get at distinct points and instances in your daily life. Use the info available so that you are as educated on the approach as your agent. Insurance policies for businesses can be expensive if you do not have the appropriate kind of precautions in spot. Possessing alarm techniques, video surveillance programs and safety staff can hold you from paying by way of the nose for your rates. These could be somewhat high-priced as an upfront expense, but general they will pay out for by themselves in insurance policy value savings. Request for a number of estimates prior to you commit to any firm or plan. Check out insurance policies brokers or sites delivering comparison insurance policy shopping. Never just indicator up with the very first firm that prices you a premium you can somehow afford. You might get a less expensive quality or far more companies for the very same price tag from a different company. Buyer services is an crucial thing to consider with regards to insurance policy firms as you have to deal with them in emergencies. Locate out what other people believe of your future insurer. If you are on the market place for residence proprietor insurance you can go to J. D. Power's internet site where consumers can price the insurance businesses. Assessment the reward boundaries in your program. Every insurance policy business out there has their very own maximum yearly and life span limits for positive aspects for every single type of health-related situation there is. Shell out quite close attention to these boundaries, particularly if you are older or have young children to make positive that your protection will still defend you down the road. If a assert has been denied that does not routinely mean that you have to pay. There are a assortment of factors that can cause your insurance company to deny a claim from straightforward paperwork problems to absence of details offered. If you receive a denial, speak to your insurance business and discover out what the reasons had been and see if it is anything that can be mounted. Grouping your insurance guidelines collectively is a great way to save money in the lengthy-expression. If you blend your auto, overall health and home insurance policy, you should be in a position to save thousands of dollars above the lifestyle of your plan. Just make confident you might be selecting a great firm to deal with your coverage. If you discover that you are having issues producing your high quality payment each month, take into account increasing the sum that you have your deductible set at. You are very likely to only make promises on more substantial damages, so it will not truly pay out for you to make investments the extra income to hold your deductible lower. Getting pet insurance coverage can normally help with veterinary charges which can be astronomical due to the fact of chopping-edge science and procedures. Typically time making the choice of selecting an high-priced operation more than placing the animal to rest can be heartbreaking and opting to purchase an insurance policy for a pet could confirm to be extremely beneficial if your pet requirements expensive health care. You must know the various kinds of insurance policies obtainable to you and whether you will want them or if they are needed by the point out you live in. For instance, most states need you have least coverages which range in different states. Make positive you have the minimal protection and no a lot more until you want it. We dwell in a continually changing planet, and insurance policy aids us prepare in progress for these modifications. Since of this, it is crucial to discover all of your alternatives prior to getting insurance policies. Whether you are hunting to safeguard by yourself, your belongings, or your family, use the details in this write-up to be a lot more educated.

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Basic Parent Techniques For Little ones And Growtopia Hack

Games are certainly not all created equal. Some are just a spend of other people and time are set up with exciting and top quality in your mind. This article will explain to you the way to select the most effective video games for your personal buck.

Keep an eye on your child's Growtopia Hack playing time. Online games are extremely fun and extremely addicting. When there is no adult guidance, a youngster will get sucked right into a video game for hours on end. Observe the child's time as well as push pauses and greatest actively playing occasions to be certain your youngster still enjoys the entire world about him.

Don't eat unhealthy foods during computer game actively playing time. This really is a horrible behavior to gain access to. Computer game taking part in is certainly not like physical exercise, as well as that unhealthy food will simply result in extra fat. Pick one thing healthier for online game actively playing instances when you must goody. Your body will thanks for it.

View the specialists. You tube and also other video web sites are filled with people revealing their skills in every single Growtopia Hacks conceivable, so take advantage of this source of information. Trapped on a especially tough levels? See just what it takes to obtain earlier it from somebody who has done it just before. You could see the really strategy or piece you must ultimately master your video game.

Be sure you create some boundaries when you have a child that really loves games. Obviously communicate the time a child can invest in a day and stay with it. Also you can use video gaming as being a reward whenever your youngster wraps up work in your home. For example, you can create a method where by each and every job they do provides them 10 minutes of video game time.

It is very important understand that children do not have an "away from" move inside their human brain, as a parent. Without having adult assistance, kids can (and can) perform video gaming for a lot of several hours without quitting. It is very important monitor the time your son or daughter can start to play their games. Established a restriction and also be constant and firm using this type of restrict.

In case you have young kids you will have the choice to turn off the chitchat function. There is no good reason that a several or five year-old will need to have access to this kind of communication. If you're struggling to disable conversation functions with a Growtopia Cheats don't obtain that video game whatsoever. Talk to the associates inside the retail store to determine in the event the game has this function.

Video games are a fun way to hang out with the kids. Right now youngsters love enjoying online games. If you feel like you aren't obtaining ample quality time along with your children, enjoy games along with them. Display curiosity about whatever they have an interest in and you will grow your connection.

Prior to buying them, read through testimonials of video games. You might be awaiting the newest shooter activity in the future out, but if you purchase it with out looking at critiques, it will likely be an enormous waste of time. Just before adding your hard earned money upon a game you won't like, check out no less than three to five critiques.

Exercise is one thing that you can do on modern day video games. There is certainly movement sensing technologies that is certainly increasing in the market. You can engage in Growtopia Hack Gems making use of your body this is the controller. You can even focus on physical fitness via your own living room area.

Look at renting video gaming instead of buying them. Renting games is quite a bit less than getting them. In addition, booking gives you a chance to experiment with a variety of various video gaming. Clearly, should you rent payments a game that you find yourself definitely taste, you could then think about acquiring your own private copy of your video game.

Have patience in case you are waiting for a significant label to lower from 60 money to 20. Typically, it happens 5 various a few months after the first release day. Even so, some titles have basically survived on top of the 20 $ price level for someone to two complete years. Learn how extended you are willing to hold out.

Rent payments them if there are numerous online games you wish to check out but do not would like to invest in purchasing them! Lease games can be bought in community shops or through a mail-buy assistance. It is possible to listing as much titles as you wish that you are considering and look for a couple of at any given time. Some leasing professional services also have electronic content material it is possible to obtain instantly.

Prior to deciding to look at the method, look at game titles. Prior to going out and commit hundreds of dollars with a video games method, take into consideration what sort of video games can be purchased on every method. Although many Growtopia Gem Hack use a model for each process, you can still find some games which are exclusive to a person process. Pick smartly.

Ensure that you invest some time exercising each day. Games can be extremely harmful for the body and might result in weight gain. Therefore, you need to make sure you do some form of physical exercise one or more times every day if you are a serial xbox game gamer.

Make sure that your entire daily chores are performed before starting playing a youtube video game. Video games can be very additive and a lot of folks turn out enjoying for much over the things they meant. For that reason, it is a good idea to make certain that all your every day chores are completed before you start taking part in your favourite game.

Get together game titles make sociable get-togethers a blast. Although video gaming is normally a single interest, it may also be a social exercise. An event game is an excellent icebreaker, and might assist loosen up and amuse your friends and family. Be sure you go with a celebration online game that may appeal to your company.

Video games can be quite a fun way to hang out, but don't let them be a substitute for the human connections that children need to have so that you can grow up healthy. Be sure you enable plenty of time for play with other kids, exterior routines and family members time also. The isolation that games often endorses might be damaging to a child's increasing mind and body.

Not all are well worth taking part in, although there are many video games around the world. Being aware of which game titles you do not enjoy by any means should help you save cash. This informative article need to provide you with some thoughts to aid optimize your Growtopia Mod Apk practical experience.