After you let go of the pole, you'll begin falling to the mats. Your body should be in a position where you can safely turn as you are falling to land on your back. Don't try to catch yourself as you fall to the mats, as this can lead to broken bones. Make sure your arms and legs are out of the way as you fall. Don't try to land on your feet because this can cause ankle sprains or other serious injuries. Most of the shock from the fall will be on your back, so try to be relaxed as you are falling and let the mats catch you. Being too stiff can cause back injuries, even when falling onto soft mats.

Summary: Twist your body so that your back is facing the mats. Fall to the mats with your hands near your chest and legs slightly raised. Allow your back to take the impact of the fall.

This is because pet food labels must list the ingredients by weight, starting with the ingredient that makes up most of the pet food. Then the ingredients are listed in decreasing order by weight. If you're looking for nutritious pet food, meat, poultry, or meals should be in the top ingredients listed. Since cats and dogs are carnivores, the first 3 ingredients should be meat, such as poultry, lamb, beef, or fish, or meat meal. Poultry means the pet food contains chicken or turkey flesh, skin, and bone. Meat includes the muscles, skin, and fat of cattle, pigs, sheep, or goats. Unlike poultry, meat doesn't include the bones. Since meat usually contains a combination of animal sources, the label usually won't say which types of meat are in the product. Meat and poultry by-products are often made up of internal organs, bones, and muscles that aren't usually eaten by humans. These might include heads, lungs, udders, and feet. Meat and poultry by-products can be just as nutritious for pets as meat or poultry, so it's fine to choose pet foods that contain these ingredients. You'll also find ingredients that add fiber or hold the pet food together, such as corn, barley, and dried vegetable pulp. You may see animal or vegetable fat included to give energy and flavor. Other nutritious ingredients include: Vitamins and minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium Amino-acid additives, such as DL-methionine, L-lysine, DL-tryptophan, taurine, and DL-arginine Towards the end of the ingredient list, you'll see ingredients that aren't used in large amounts. These might include added colors, chemical preservatives, such as ascorbic and benzoic acid, and thickeners, such as carrageenan, agar-agar, guar gum. Flavors may be natural or artificial. For the healthiest dog food, choose products that are flavored naturally with herbs like ginger, chamomile, fennel, and rosemary. Avoid products that list artificial flavors, such as chicken flavor or beef flavor.

Summary: Pay the most attention to the first 3 ingredients that are listed. Check the label for meat or poultry. Look for meat or poultry by-products. Learn about other ingredients on the list. Look for flavors, thickeners, and preservatives.

Notice how your body responds to the emotions that come up about your distant parent. It may help consult a professional counselor to discus your feelings and develop coping strategies for difficult emotions. If there's another family member you can lean on, don't hesitate to reach out. Try to keep up healthy regular routines, such as eating well, exercising, and sleeping, even when you feel sad or disappointed. It is not your fault that your parent is emotionally unavailable. Emotionally distant parents are dealing with their own issues and unable to provide their children emotional support. When you feel frustrated or guilty, remind yourself you're not to blame for your parents' distance. Instead of ignoring negative thoughts, replace them with positive ones. If you have a thought like "It's my fault my parent is acting this way," acknowledge that emotion. Then, replace it with something positive, like, "I'm trying my best with a difficult relationship and I deserve credit." An emotionally unavailable parent can affect how you feel about yourself and the world. If you're struggling with negative emotions, remind yourself that there is a difference between belief and reality. Emotions are powerful, but they are not objective facts. Many people with emotionally distant parents feel they don't deserve love. If you feel this way, remind yourself that you believe this due to your relationship with your parents. It's not a reflection of reality. Imagine someone else is experiencing your feelings. If a loved one told you they didn't deserve love, you would likely reassure them that is not true. Give yourself the same level of support. If you can't get emotional support from your parents, seek it from others. A strained relationship with your parents can cause feelings of insecurity. To make yourself feel more secure and supported, work on building and maintaining your existing friendships. Seek out new friendships by joining a club, getting involved in a charity, or finding other ways to branch out and meet people. Remember, there are many different types of relationships that can be fulfilling. While it can sting to have a strained relationship with your parents, you likely have many other people in your life who love and support you. It's hard to control your emotions if you're not doing basic things, like eating right and getting enough sleep. During times when your relationship with your parents feels particularly strained, make sure you're keeping up with the basics of self care. During rough patches with your parents, be extra aware of your daily schedule. Ask yourself whether you're eating enough, sleeping enough, and giving yourself enough down time. If you find you've been neglecting self care, make a conscious effort to take better care of yourself. Remember, you deserve to be cared for, even if your relationship with your parents makes you feel otherwise.
Summary: Take time to understand your emotions. Don't blame yourself. Recognize your beliefs are not reality. Create your own connections with others. Practice basic self care.