When younger kids are busy playing, they tend to tune everything else out. If they're not listening when you ask them to do something, they might not have heard you. Instead of shouting a command across the house, kneel down to their level, look them in the eye, and state your instructions. For instance, get on their level and say, "It's time for lunch. Go wash your hands and come to the table." Try stating 1 instruction at a time. Ask the child to repeat back what you said to them. This can encourage them to listen and respond appropriately. Usually, positive reinforcement is a more effective way to promote good behavior than merely imposing punishments. Thank and praise them for making good decisions at every opportunity. You can also offer small rewards, such as toys or sweets in moderation, to reward them for following directions. Reward charts are also helpful for promoting good behavior. If they're supposed to take the garbage out every day, put a gold star on a calendar for every day they do so without having to be told. After a week of gold stars, they get a small toy. You probably know all too well that kids tune out long-winded speeches after a few words. Try using just 1 or 2 words when you have to issue a command, remind them of a chore, or redirect their behavior. For example, instead of spending 5 or 10 minutes describing how they never brush their teeth when they're told, say, "Teeth, now." If they're supposed to put away clean plates from the dishwasher, just say, "Plates," instead of lecturing them about doing their chores without being asked. Note that a short explanation is helpful when introducing rules. When you're giving a command or reminding them to do something, try sticking to just 1 or 2 words. Turning tasks into a challenge or game can be an effective way to get stubborn kids to obey instructions. If your preschooler never puts away their toys, try setting a timer and challenging them to a game. Say, "Bet you can't put away all these toys before the buzzer goes off!" or "Let's see how many toys you can put away in 2 minutes!" At the end of the challenge, give them a small prize to encourage them to play the clean up "game" in the future. If your child isn't listening because they're throwing a tantrum, simply yelling at them to stop won't help. Try to soothe them until they're quiet enough to hear you speak. Then acknowledge their feelings and help them express their frustration using words. Suppose your kid is screaming because a sibling took a toy away. Say something empathetic, such as "Well you seem very upset," instead of, "Stop crying! There's no reason to cry over this." After acknowledging their frustration, ask them why they're upset. Ask, "How can we make this better?" and work together to come up with a solution. For instance, if their sibling took their toy, you could set a timer and have them take 5-minute turns.
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One-sentence summary -- Make eye contact and ask for a response when you provide instructions. Praise good behavior as much as possible. Give short, simple commands instead of long lectures. Try turning chores into games. Express empathy instead of yelling at them to stop crying.

Information that is quite obviously years out of date will not inspire confidence in your clientele. Have a plan of attack for the development of your site's content, including ways you can keep your site engaging and fresh to site users. You should regularly: Update personal information. Update product information. List specials and sales. Include related content, like market advances or new technology. If you find writing reliable, informative, and grammatically correct content (often referred to as "copy") for your website difficult, you may want to hire a writer to assist. You'll need to decide on either hiring a freelance writer or a contract writer. Some common sites you might investigate en route to finding the right writer: Blogging Pro Job Board Copywriter Jobs Central Elance oDesk The right system will make it a cinch for you or your employees to post new content to your website without having to use HTML code. Some providers, like GoDaddy, include this service, but you might want to look into: Drupal Expression engine Rubedo Today's user is likely to also be a consumer of social media, like Twitter and Facebook, and by incorporating these features in your site, you can improve your connection with your clients. You can also use social media to post specials and site updates, potentially earning you clicks and better traction. Strategic timing of emails, like right before your busy season, can gain you business that might have otherwise been missed. You should also think about: A monthly newsletter, informing clients of updates and news. Monthly messages about deals and sales.
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One-sentence summary -- Update your content regularly. Hire a copywriter, if suitable for your situation. Manage your site content with a content management system. Incorporate social media in your site. Email your business contacts with specials and new information.

If you decide to ask her how she feels about you, figure out what you want first. Do you just want to sleep with her one time and never speak again or are you in love with her? If you don't have genuine feelings for her, it is probably not worth your time or her time to try to pursue her. If you genuinely like her, then it might be worth asking her how she feels about you. Don't just jump right into asking her how she feels about you. First flirt with her you to show her you are interested. Be yourself and joke around with her. Give her compliments and ask her about herself. Smile when you see her and make eye contact. Try to break the touch barrier with her by finding an excuse to brush against her or touch her arm. Be sincere and not fake. If you feel like you have established a connection with her and feel confident that she might like you back, ask her how she feels. This can be stressful and nerve-racking but worth it to finally have a clear answer. Be confident but also be understanding that this is a delicate situation and you might be putting her in an awkward spot. Even if she has been flirting with you, it does not mean she must not love her boyfriend. Try saying something like, "I know you have a boyfriend - and I don't want to get in the way of that - but I just wanted you to know that I have developed feelings for you. I completely understand that you are committed to someone else, but I want you to know that if you weren't I would want to date you." Give her plenty of time to think about what you tell her and to navigate her feelings. If she says she is not interested, then she is not interested. Leave her alone and let her be happy with her boyfriend. Continuing to pursue her is rude and disrespectful. Give her however much space she wants or that you need to get over her. If you are both comfortable with it, continue to be her friend.
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Figure out your intentions. Flirt with her. Bring up that you are interested. Back off if you need to.