Older children may not know how to deal with feeling stressed, uneasy, or anxious and may turn to thumbsucking to self-soothe. Talk to your child about ways to feel calm and practice them together. Help them recognize when they start to feel stressed or anxious, then practice calming techniques, such as deep breathing. Have your child use their senses to feel calm. For example, have them take 3 deep breaths or close their eyes and imagine a forest. Label their stress as a monster so that they can learn to self-monitor. For example, say, "Looks like your anxiety monster is coming to visit. Let's take 3 deep breaths so they go away." Your child might suck their thumb for attention or to see how you react. They might enjoy watching you get angry or frustrated. If you think this might be the case, ignore the behavior completely. This will show your child that you're not willing to engage on the behavior and it will likely stop on its own.If your child says, "Hey Dad, look!" and shows you they're thumbsucking, stay composed and don't react.

Summary: Help them deal with stress and anxiety. Ignore attention-seeking behavior.

Ask yourself whether you want to continue spending time with a fake friend. Think hard regarding how you feel when you're with this person. See if they are adding anything positive to your life at all. If they are not, it may be in your best interests to call it quits. You might also consult with other people you trust. Ask a parent, older sibling, or trusted friend whether you should break up with a fake friend. Tell your fake friend what you've been noticing about their behavior. Be clear about how their actions have affected you. Then, use how they react to help guide your decision. For instance, if they seem apologetic and strive to change, you may give them another chance. However, if they deny their behavior or become hostile, letting go of the friendship may be a wise idea. To avoid dedicating too much of your time and energy to false friendships, change your expectations about certain people. By lowering your standards, you won't have to constantly feel let down or ignored. You might continue to have these people in your life, but not put too much time or effort into the relationship. For example, you might simply place this friend in a new category, such as "acquaintance." If you start thinking of them as an acquaintance, it may not matter so much if they don't call for your birthday. Meet new people that have the same interests as you by starting a volunteer commitment, taking a new class, or joining a club. When you're hanging out with new people, pay attention to how they engage to see if they also have the same values as you. For example, if you make your friends a priority, notice if this person emphasizes in-person interactions over virtual onesi.e., they aren't constantly distracted by their phones. If you value honesty, notice if a new friend lies or withholds information about themselves. Turn new acquaintances into deeper friendships by making self-disclosures. Do this carefully and gradually, though. You don't want to risk sharing something too intimate with someone who won't be a true friend. For example, you might tell them about your career goals first to see if they reciprocate. Then, as trust develops, you might share more intimate info, like details about a medical condition you have. In addition to protecting your self-interests, gradual disclosures are actually the healthiest way to form new relationships. It's uncommon to know someone's deepest, darkest secrets within the first week of knowing them.

Summary: Reevaluate your relationship with false friends. Have a talk with the friend. Lower your expectations to protect yourself from getting hurt. Connect with people with whom you have common interests and values. Use caution when sharing personal info with new friends.

" To attack, quickly try to make contact with any other participants hands. To defend, you have to try to dodge the attack by moving your hands away from your attacker. Once you finish moving, both the attacker and defender must maintain their position until the next turn. You're also out if you break your final position before it's your turn.

Summary: Get participants into a circle all with hands together Have someone count "3,2,1, NINJA! Once Ninja is said, participants must jump moving their hands and feet into best position to attack and defend. Turns go counter-clockwise around the circle. Sit out if your hand gets touched by an attacker. The game is over when only one person remains.

Place the desired weight on each end of the barbell. Stand in front of the barbell with your feet shoulder- or hip-width apart. While bending slightly at the knees, lean forward at the hips until your torso is at a 45 angle to the floor. Maintain the natural arch in your lower back. It is always better to underestimate rather than overestimate the amount of weight you can lift. Lifting too much weight can lead to injuries. With your arms extended towards the floor, grip the top of the bar. Place your palms slightly more than shoulder width apart. Contract the muscles in your lower back and abdominal area. As you lift the barbell off the ground, extend your knees slightly while maintaining the position of your torso. Pause just before the barbell reaches your knees. This is the starting position. Some lifters prefer to lift the barbell only slightly off the ground. Doing so may cause you to strain your back. Exhale as you pull the barbell towards your lower chest. Keep your elbows tight against your body and your torso stationary. At the top of the lift, pause and contract your back muscles. Inhale as you lower the bar to its initial position (slightly below your knees). Repeat. Instead of executing a traditional bent over row with a barbell, try altering your grip to work a different muscle group or intensify your workout. Use an underhand grip. Instead of grabbing the bar from above, grip the barbell from below. When your palms are facing up, you take the strain off your back by forcing your biceps and lats to do more work. Use a snatch grip. A snatch grip is a double wide grip. This grip requires your back muscles to work harder.
Summary: Assume the correct form. Grab and lift the barbell. Execute the row. Experiment with different grips.