Problem: Article: If you have a toddler who doesn't know how to count, start off simple. Give them a coin and say, "This is 1 coin." Then, give them another coin and say, "This is 2 coins." Continue doing this until you reach 5 to 6 coins and see if over time the toddler can count them with you. It may be helpful to repeat the words "one" and "two" to the toddler until they can repeat them back to you. Be patient with your toddler. It may take several sessions until the child starts repeating the words. Teach the child the names of coins, their size, and what color they are. Give the child a handful of coins and ask them to organize them into different piles. Recite the names of the coins and see if they can point to the correct coin or repeat the name after you. For instance, you can say, "This silver coin is a quarter, and it's the largest of all the coins. Can you point to another quarter?" A piggy bank will teach the child how to start saving their money. Giving them a clear jar over a porcelain piggy bank, however, will let them visually see the money pile up. As they start saving more coins, be enthusiastic and encouraging about their saving habits. You can say something like, "Wow! You've saved so many coins since I've last looked. Great job!" You can give a child a piggy bank starting at the age of 2 to 3. Help your child use a coin machine at the grocery store to show your child how the coins they have saved can be exchanged for dollars. It's okay to allow your young child to make purchases, but help them set a goal for saving money as well. There are several informative and fun children's books that can help educate your child about money. Search online for titles that you think that your child would enjoy and purchase them online or at a bookstore. Then, read the books to them and explain any lessons that they don't understand. Examples include Money Madness, Once Upon a Dime, and One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cents.
Summary: Use coins to teach 1- to 2-year-olds how to count. Teach 3- to 4-year-old children about coins based on color and size. Give the child a clear piggy bank and encourage saving. Read books to your child that teaches them about money.

Problem: Article: It's no secret that regular cardiovascular exercise releases endorphins and plainly makes your body feels better. While not everyone is destined to be a gym rat or a sports fiend, everyone can make a list of their favorite activities. Think outside the box: for example, maybe you've always wanted to try hiking. Search for local hiking groups. Your brain needs rest. Try wearing a sleep mask and/or listening to white noise to create a peaceful environment. Avoid things like caffeine, alcohol, and drugs. While these substances may temporarily reduce anxiety, they end up making it worse in the long-term. A key component of being "laid-back" is to refuse to let life's little annoyances rattle your composure. When you're getting irritated or angry, pause to think about what's causing your anger. Psychologists speak of the power of reframing events, of activating the reasoning brain to bring balance to the emotional brain. If you're running late for an important appointment, reframe the situation from one of distress and disappointment into a problem-solving opportunity. Even if you can't figure out a solution, just considering possibilities will lower the bar on your emotional volume and put you in a more positive state. Many people will come and go in your life; some will make you feel good, others won't. No matter how much work you do to become cool and laid-back, there will be negative people in the world. Treasure the fact that you can always work to improve your state of mind notwithstanding what stands in your way. Professional counseling might be a good idea if you're confronted with issues in your life that are too overwhelming to confront on your own. Some people struggle with clinical anxiety disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) shows itself through an excessive anxiety about everyday things like money, relationships, health, and school. If you're unsure whether or not the anxiety you're experiencing is excessive, it's not a bad idea to see a therapist and get a diagnosis. Being cool and laid-back may not be the right goal for you just yet if there are other obstacles you need to conquer first.
Summary:
Exercise. Sleep well. Stop sweating the small things. Remember that the only person you can control is yourself. Consider professional counseling.