Get together for coffee or lunch at a casual, non-romantic place. Treat your meeting as just that: a meeting. It's not a date, no matter how much it may feel like one. If the place you are meeting serves alcohol, don't drink at all or limit yourself to one drink. Too many drinks could impair your judgment with your ex. Drive separately to your meeting place. Don't meet at your house or your ex's house. Being alone together could lead to more, and you are only interested in friendship. You don't want to look like you are coming on to your ex. A handshake, a hug, or a peck on the cheek are all appropriate, but don't take it beyond that. You do not want to indicate to your ex that you are interested in anything more than a friendship. If your ex tries anything that you are not comfortable with, get physical distance between the two of you and let them know you are not interested. You could say, "John, I just wanted to get together so we could catch up, but I'm not interested in rekindling a relationship. I know it's easy to fall into old habits, but I just don't want to go down that road again." Ask what your ex has been doing and if they have anything new to report. Share your own updates as well. Be a good listener and ask a lot of questions about your ex's life, family, job, and interests. Don't monopolize the conversation. If you run out of things to talk about in your own lives, you can always talk about current events, recent movies you've seen, or sports you both follow. Understand that the conversation might be awkward at first. Be patient. The two of you haven't talked to each other for a while, and it may feel uncomfortable, especially if you parted on a bad note. The first time you meet up again, it may not be appropriate to delve too deeply into the past, beyond apologizing for hurting each other. Think about this meeting as taking a step into a new future, and not a rehashing of pain from the past. Don't bring up old fights. Don't bring up sentimental memories. There may be a time and place for this later, but not at your first meeting. You may wish to offer a more formal apology for any pain you caused during your relationship. You could say something like, "I know I said this earlier when we first started texting, but I did want to apologize in person for how our relationship ended. I know I said some mean things, and I hurt you. I hope we can move on and build a friendship." While it may feel easy and comfortable to slip back into old habits of your romantic relationship, avoid going down that road. Don't call your ex by their old pet names or bring up old inside jokes, or anything else personal from your relationship. Old emotions may unexpectedly surface when you see your ex in person. If you find yourself getting emotional or feeling overwhelmed, excuse yourself to the bathroom and take some deep breaths. Resist any temptations to be romantic with your ex, whether it is flirtatious or physical. Remember that your goal is only to reconnect with your ex as a friend.
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One-sentence summary -- Have a casual meeting. Limit your physical contact. Catch up on each other's lives. Keep it light. Keep it friendly.

It can be a silly song, one of their favorite songs, or even just a song that you love that you sing quietly. Singing attracts your child's attention and gets it away from the shoes that are going on the little one's feet. I've-got-your-nose is a great one to get your toddler laughing and engaged on you rather than the shoes going on your child's feet. You can have your toddler check behind his/her ears because you see something. Your child, of course, finds nothing and will be astounded when you find a penny back there. Sit near a window and play "I Spy". Talk to their toes and have the toes count off as you put the sock on. See who can make the funniest face or noise. Try to make the most animal noises you can. This can feel like a slippery slope because it can be hard to have that many stories up your sleeve. The good news is, kids love hearing stories repeated. A one year-old can even repeat words or phrases from a favorite story after a while. Don't be afraid or intimidated by not having enough because what you have will be plenty. When telling a familiar story you can ask your child, "Do you remember what happened next?" You can make up a fictional character and tell stories about him/her. You can make these stories up entirely or use events in your own life to make it easier to remember the details. This may be the last resort, the Defcon 1 of attention deception. Kids love the games on your phone so make sure you have a couple your child likes. If shoe time is that bad, make those few minutes game time on the phone.
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One-sentence summary -- Sing. "Trick" your child. Play games. Tell a story. Use your phone.

This is so that you can access the full length. You will want to make sure you clean as much of your tongue as you can. By extending your tongue all the way, you can also help yourself avoid gagging. Do this repeatedly. It is said that it should be done first thing every morning before eating or drinking. It is recommended you do this at least twice a day, with your regular brushing. You will get a buildup of residue on the tool. Rinse it off, and continue until you've worked over your whole tongue. Be gentle. Do not break the skin or push too hard. Only go from back to front. Take your time. Use mouthwash and rinse thoroughly to wash away any remaining loose residue, and to freshen your breath. Try swishing the liquids around a bit in order to make sure your tongue is thoroughly rinsed off. Alcohol based mouthwashes can dry your mouth out. Try using a mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide for extreme situations. Now that you've got the scraper and mastered its use, give your tongue daily attention. This is important. Making tongue cleaning a regular part of your daily habit.
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Extend your tongue. Scrape or brush your tongue from the back of the tongue to the front. Rinse your mouth. Keep it up.