Q: You can also use rubbing alcohol if you don't have access to nail polish remover. Make sure the surface of the silly putty gets completely covered in nail polish remover. Discard the pieces of silly putty as you scrape them off. If the silly putty won't come up from the carpet, try using more nail polish remover or freezing the silly putty with an ice pack before applying the nail polish remover.
A: Soak a cotton ball in acetone nail polish remover. Blot the silly putty with the cotton ball. Use a knife to scrape away the silly putty. Repeat the process until all the silly putty is gone.

Q: After leaving a friendship, you will not feel 100% like yourself for awhile. It's important to acknowledge and feel your emotions, even if they're negative. Rather than trying to push away uncomfortable feelings, accept them as they occur. Remember that relationships are difficult. No one is completely free from feelings of discomfort after breaking off an emotional bond. Do not try to fix negative feelings right away, as this will prevent you from working through your issues. Remind yourself relationships are about personal growth. While you may feel bad now, you've made an effort to make healthier choices about relationships in the future. This will ultimately benefit you, even if the moment is difficult. Once you've left a toxic person, surround yourself with those who remind you about all the good, and positive things that come out of a relationship. Find healthy, positive role models to help you cope with your feelings and move forward. Reach out to your friends that are positive and supportive. Make plans to get together and hang out. Open up about what you've been going through. Be honest that you just ended a friendship and could use some extra support. Many people who end up in a toxic friendship have a tendency towards bad relationships. Look at your history with friends, romantic relationships, and family relationships. You may consistently play a certain role in relationships that is negative to you. Being aware of these kinds of patterns can help you break free from them. While you are not responsible for someone else's poor behavior, you may be vulnerable to toxic people for certain reasons. Maybe you tend to be passive in relationships and are uncomfortable stating your needs. Maybe you were taken advantage of emotionally by a parent or loved one at a young age, and are a people pleaser by nature. Figuring out why you end up in negative relationships is key to breaking the patterns. If you've been in a lot of toxic friendships, you may want to see a therapist to help address the issue. Do not expect to feel better overnight. Healing takes time. Do not push yourself to feel better right away. Allow yourself the time you need to mourn. It's normal to be upset for a few months after ending a friendship. Remind yourself this is temporary and that you will eventually feel better.
A: Accept uncomfortable feelings. Surround yourself with positive people. Identify your role in toxic relationships. Give it time.

Q: To be certified, a bachelor's degree in any field will do. However, a bachelor's degree in child life or similar field is a better option. Similar fields include psychology, child development, child and family studies, and early childhood education. You can find schools that offer bachelor's degrees in child life at https://www.childlife.org/certification/students/child-life-academic-programs. Pick a school endorsed by the ACLP to fulfill the certification requirements. If you don't graduate from an ACLP-endorsed program in child life, you can still become certified. You just need to complete 10 specific undergraduate classes to fulfill the same requirement, though you still need a bachelor's degree in another field. Take 1 child life course taught by a child life specialist, 2 child development courses that cover birth to 18-years-old, 1 family systems course, 1 play course, 1 loss/bereavement or death/dying course, 1 research course, and 3 more courses in the child life field or a related field. The ACLP recommends that you focus on ethics, medical terminology, and anatomy/physiology, but these classes are not required. They can count as your 3 extra classes. Some programs may require you to have a practicum, which will help you gain valuable experience. Even if yours doesn't, consider volunteering in a related area to gain valuable experience. For instance, you could volunteer to help at a children's hospital or in the pediatric unit of a hospital. Any position in the medical field that gives you experience working with children will be beneficial. You might also volunteer at a camp for kids with particular medical needs. Ask your professors to recommend places to volunteer. You may even be able to find a paid entry-level position. A master's degree in child life is not required to be certified, at least prior to 2022. However, the certification will require a master's degree after 2022. While you can be grandfathered in before that year, a master's degree will make you more competitive in the field. While you don't need to be a member to be a child life specialist, this organization is the agency you will be certified with. Membership comes with benefits, such as access to a search portal for internships, job listings, and more. Plus, you get discounts on things like tests and certification maintenance fees if you're a member. A student membership is $72 USD per year as of 2018, while a professional membership is $125 USD per year as of 2018. The main difference is students do not have voting privileges.
A: Earn a bachelor's degree in child life. Complete the required coursework to be eligible for certification. Volunteer or complete a practicum. Get a master's degree to improve your chances of getting a job. Become a member of the ACLP to gain access to more jobs.

Q: It is important to stand up to bullies in a confident, assertive manner. By showing this confidence and assertiveness, you will be letting the bully know that you won't tolerate their treatment. It is normal to feel upset in response to bullying, but try to avoid becoming upset in their presence, such as by crying or yelling. Bullies often try to get a reaction like this, so it may only fuel the fire. Looking your bully in the eye and saying, "Excuse me?" when they say something rude is a way to catch their attention. This simple, but effective, action may be enough to stop them from continuing their attack. Doing this also shows that you acknowledge the offensive action and aren't willing to let it happen. To avoid starting the conversation with your sibling being defensive, make sure to leave the word "bully" out of your vocabulary during the talk. Instead, simply describe how you feel when your siblings says something or acts in a bully-type manner. Try to maintain a calm, non-accusatory tone to try to keep the conversation productive and non-heated. For example, you could say, "When you put me down, it really hurts my feelings. I would appreciate it if you could stop saying negative comments to me." They may become upset at first, but hopefully after they think about it, they will understand and sympathize with how you feel and stop. Keep in mind that this does not have to be a long drawn-out conversation. Keep it brief and then move on. Allow your sibling some time to process what you have said. Bullies tend to pick one subject and use that as their "go-to" when they criticize. This allows you to plan an effective response to what they say. Once you speak up when they misbehave, they will likely back down. For instance, if they tend to pick on you because of the career path you've chosen, you can say, "I do something I enjoy. I'm sorry you don't like it, but this is what I've decided to do, and I'm going to keep doing it." Practice your response several times so that you are authoritative when it comes time to say it. Ask your sibling to attend a therapy session with you. Going to a counselor may help you and your bully figure out why the hurtful behavior occurs. It may be difficult to encourage them to go, but you may be pleasantly surprised if they agree. To get them to go with you say, "It's no secret that you and I don't get along very well, but I would like to change that. I think if we went to a family counselor, we may be able to work through our issues and have a good relationship."
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Stand up to them. Tell them how you feel. Prepare what you're going to say to their insults ahead of time. Suggest therapy.