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You need not be angry to assert yourself. Here’s how:
Use simple language. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Empathize with the other person by saying what you think they feel, and then say that you also need to be heard.
Do not attack the other person. Just say how you feel and what you [...]
Eight hours of sleep a night is ideal. We’ve heard of people who need just a few hours of sleep (Bill Clinton is said to get five or six a night; Martha Stewart is four), and others who required a lot (Albert Einstein thrived on 11hours). Most people need seven to nine hours of sleep [...]
Not eating enough calories. When the body isn’t getting enough calories, it signals the metabolism to slow down to conserve its remaining energy sources. It gives the false indication that he’s losing weight. Plus, if your calorie intake is too low, you run the risk of getting all of the nutrients that you need for [...]
Label everything. Sticking labels onto containers or drawers can help both you and your child easily identify contents. Example: Drawer 1 – “socks”. Using label pictures can even benefit younger kids who are learning to read.
Always make things accessible to kids. Not all closet were built with little once in mind. Help them get to [...]
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