Article: The signs of someone being called names may include sudden social isolation, changes in school habits or even lowered self-esteem. Remember no matter how silly a name is, if it is hurting the person being called that name it is not OK and not a joke. Ignoring name-calling can lead the abused into depression and in some cases even to making a suicide attempt. Some people who are bullied feel like no one cares or even notices their pain. Seeing another person stand up and take notice will help the person not feel isolated and like he or she needs to keep those painful feelings secret. Children who are bullied and feel hopeless may make attempts to handle the situation on their own that have dire consequences like suicide. Ignoring any name-calling you witness could make the victim feel alone in the bullying and result in serious consequences. Something as simple as "Hey, why don't you leave him/her alone?" should do the job. It calls attention to the misconduct and tells the bully this person has support. No one needs to feel like they are weak for talking about name calling or being too sensitive. If a child comes to you to talk about a bully calling them names, listen and do not say that the words shouldn't hurt, which diminishes his or her feelings. It is not up to you to tell anyone else how something should make him feel. The child wouldn't come to you to talk if it wasn't hurtful. Reinforce that each child has the right to feel safe and respected. Model this behavior by not only encouraging the kids to talk about bullying but also by taking action to resolve the issue. You can say "If you're being picked on at school, it's important for you to tell someone. You won't get in trouble for telling. In fact, telling someone is really brave." Sometimes the biggest difference in a bully situation is made on the playground with the peer group. Positive peer pressure can go a long way to create a zero tolerance space for bullying. Encourage other students to seek out children who appear lonely and offer friendship. Having even one new friend may make a bully situation seem less serious to the person being called names. For example, you might tell a reasonably well-liked child to team up with a child who is being bullied for an activity. When others see this person interacting with the victim, they may be more likely to befriend him or her, too. Being called names can do a lot to break down anyone's self-esteem. Having a source of support in you will do wonders, but it also might help to show the child that he or she is worthy and valuable in many ways. You can encourage the child to join in activities they excel in to give them plenty of chances for positive feedback. Recognize their strengths in front of peers and show them they have a lot to be proud of.
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Learn how to spot the signs of a person who is being called names. Call out the bully. Encourage children to talk to someone. Counteract bullying at the school or playground. Help the child restore confidence.
Article: If your bird is sick, there are times when you should not try to care for it at home and you should get it to a vet right away. Signs that your bird is seriously ill and needs immediate professional veterinary care include: No activity or movement like normal Puffed up feathers for more than a few minutes A change in the consistency of its droppings, such as more liquid than usual A lack of eating or drinking Inability to stay on its perch Falling over Seizures or convulsions Difficulty breathing Take note of when you notice that your bird is feeling unwell so that you can track how long this illness lasts. If your bird is unable to get rid of its illness in a week, even with you providing it ideal care, you should have it seen by a veterinarian. There is no reason to prolong its suffering when you could get it professional help. Your bird can get very sick quickly, so don't wait a long time for it to get better before taking it to a vet. Your vet will assess your bird's illness and then give you a diagnosis. Once the vet knows what is wrong, they can give you medicine and supplements for your bird if it needs medication, is not eating well, or is dehydrated. There are some illnesses that require veterinary intervention to get rid of, such as serious bacterial infections. Caring for these illnesses properly is especially important with infectious diseases if you have other birds that could get sick too.
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Take your bird to the vet if they show signs of severe illness. Go to the vet for a checkup if your bird has been unwell for over a week. Follow your vet's instructions for care.
Article: Wash your skin and then apply an oil-free lotion to any scarred skin and the surrounding area. This will help to keep your concealer in place and will smooth out any uneven skin. If your scar appears slightly shiny after you've applied the lotion, take a tissue and dab at it a few times. This should lessen any surface sheen. Apply a dime-sized amount of primer after your moisturizer to make your skin makeup ready. Place a few drops of concealer into your palm and allow it to warm up for 1-2 minutes. Then, dab small amounts of the concealer on top of the scar. Feather your finger movements outward to spread the concealer to the surrounding skin. The heat from your fingertips can actually help to liquefy the concealer, creating a more unified look. Keloid scars are often slightly pitted, so it may take a number of layers of makeup for them to fully even out. This is normal. After each drying period, assess the scar to see if there are any visibly pitted areas or uneven patches. Then, apply a bit of concealer on your fingertips to these areas. Lightly touch your concealer to ensure it is dry to the touch. Dip your foundation brush into the liquid until just the tip is coated. Then, dab over the scarred skin and the surrounding areas. Continue re-coating the brush and dabbing until the skin is lightly and evenly covered. This will let the powder evenly attach to the puff. Then, press the powder directly over the scarred area. The powder will help to set your concealer and keep it from fading away. An even application of powder also reduces the tonal differences between your scar and the surrounding skin. Many people like to use a large brush to apply setting powder. However, the powder doesn't always attach as well to uneven or scarred areas. If your makeup appears to be fading away a bit or revealing too much of your scar, take a few moments to apply another layer of foundation and powder. If the makeup has faded away entirely, go ahead and start with concealer. If this is a problem, you might also consider testing out a few long-lasting makeup products. Test out using brushes, sponges, puffs, or your fingertips for makeup application. Experiment with different products in varying skin tones. When you have the time, add on extra makeup layers to see if the result looks better. Remember that you can always use makeup remover to take everything off and start fresh!
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Rub a moisturizer then primer onto your clean skin. Use your fingertips to apply the concealer. Apply another layer of concealer after 1-2 minutes. Apply a general coating of a foundation using a brush or sponge. Press a puff firmly into your setting powder. Check your makeup and reapply throughout the day. Keep practicing your makeup techniques.