Problem: Article: Park on a flat surface and block both rear wheels, front and back. Jack both front wheels off the ground and support the vehicle with jack stands. Chock the back tires to make sure nothing will move anywhere while you're working. . Figure out if your vehicle's got a strut-style suspension or a control arm, then check the ball joint by either jacking up the control arm near the ball joint to check for wheel play, or by jacking up the car and using a pry-bar to check for wheel play in a strut-style suspension. There should be no space between the ball joint and the point of contact. If you see any space, or the wheel moves considerably, the joint needs to be replaced. Go to the auto parts store and get a replacement part appropriate for your make and model. All you've got to know is the type of vehicle and you should be able to use the guidebook in the aisle, or ask for help and they'll be able to direct you. Typically, a solid ball joint replacement will run about $80 or $90 new. Compared to the several hundred to a thousand dollars they'll charge at the shop, this can be a very cost-effective DIY project. Depending on the steering assembly, you may also have to move aside the brakes. If so, use a wire to hang the brakes and don't dangle them by the brake lines. You'll also need to loosen the mounts holding the control arm or sway bar in place to give you more room to move suspension parts away. If it's at all possible, try to work around the brake rotor, caliper, and the line without removing the assembly. If you do, you'll have to bleed the brakes, making this a much bigger job. The ball joints can be some of the gunkiest components on the entire undercarriage, quite caked with dirt and other road grit, and it can be a bear trying to get the ball joint loose from that build-up. To make it easier on yourself, spray some metal cleaner on all the bolts to try to get them to slip off somewhat more easily.
Summary: Prep the work area. Inspect the ball joints to make sure they need to be replaced Purchase the correct replacement ball joint assembly for your vehicle. Remove the wheel and access the ball joint. Soak all the bolts with WD-40 or PB Blaster.

Problem: Article: Many kids loathe bath time so much because it can be a scary or unnerving process. Make sure to always communicate with them before doing the following: Pouring water over their heads Washing tender parts of their bodies Picking them up These can go a long way for making sure your child feels safe and secure. No one likes to slip and slide, especially those who are just learning to walk! Odds are your child doesn't need to be washed with soap and shampoo every time they bathe. Sometimes filling up a tub just around their feet and having them splash around a bit can really tamper their negative feelings about the bath. Bath time won't always seem like such an intimidating task!
Summary:
Give them a heads up about what you're doing. Buy a nonskid mat. Don't always use soap and shampoo.