Article: Many schools offer extracurriculars for free, so take advantage of this. If the child's school has a choir, encourage the child to enroll. If a child can pick optional classes for a given semester, encourage them to take classes that involve singing. Extracurriculars don't always have to be directly related to singing. Things like band and even a music appreciate course can help develop the child's singing skills. If it's within your budget, search online for local voice teachers. It can be hard to teach children the technical aspects of singing if you're not professionally trained. A personal voice teacher can be invaluable when it comes to teaching children to sing. Look for a voice teacher with experience working with children. Children respond to different teaching methods than adults, so they'll benefit from a teacher who knows how to talk to kids. Online lessons are often cheaper than professional voice teachers. You can buy access to an online course that will provide with materials you can teach. Online courses sometimes also include occasional evaluations from a real instructor via things like Skype. Look for children's choirs in your area and consider having the child sign up. If the child's church has a children's choir, for example, have them enroll. Singing with other children, under the direction of a professional, can really help the child hone their singing skills.
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Enroll the child in extracurriculars involving singing. Hire a voice teacher. Look for online lessons. Have the child join a choir.
Article: Nowadays, online consignment services are a popular way to clean out your closet and make some cash. There are many different websites (such as Tradesy, Twice, Threadflip, Poshmark, Recycle Your Fashions, ThreadUp, The Real Real, and Snobswap), and they all offer slightly different services. Look for a service that will fit well with your product(s) and suit your needs. Most online consignment retailers are very specific about what brands, what quality, and what age items they accept. For example, a website like Twice only accepts middle to high-end brands (such as Vera Wang, YSL, or Top Shop) in very good condition, whereas Threadflip accepts most gently-used women's clothes. Most consignment websites (e.g., Twice, ThredUp, The Real Real) offer two options: either print a simple shipping label (and use your own box), or request a shipping bag or box. Then, simply load up the qualifying items you wish to sell, and send them in. Alternatively, some websites, such as Recycle Your Fashions, simply asks that you submit a list of the items you'd like to sell. Then based on this list, they will tell you which items to send in. Some services (like The Real Real) also offer item pick-ups in certain cities. Some consignment websites, such as ThredUp, will send back any items they don't want to sell for a reasonable shipping fee ($12.99). If you don't want any unsellable items returned, there is no need to pay the fee. As with real life consignment shops, many online consignment retails offer both upfront payments and traditional consignment arrangements. (Although some services may only offer one or the other.) If you have opted for an upfront payment, your cash (or store credit) should be made available as soon as your items are approved. If you've chosen the more traditional consignment route, simply wait for your items to sell, and then receive your payment. Different services offer payments on different schedules (individually, bi-weekly, monthly) and via different methods (check in the mail, PayPal, direct deposit).
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Find an online consignment shop. Determine if your items qualify. Send in your items. Receive unwanted items back for a small fee. Wait for your items to sell and receive your payment.
Article: Since Italian Greyhounds are prone to gum disease and other dental issues, their teeth require daily brushing. Using a small dog toothbrush is preferable to using gauze or a pad wrapped around a finger. Your dog might resist brushing, but it's an essential part of keeping your dog healthy. Be confident and decisive about brushing, but do your best to avoid overwhelming or scaring your dog. Your dog will eventually accept brushing as part of its routine if you keep up with it daily. Trimming nails is important, since overgrown nails can cause leg problems in dogs with fragile bones. Clip your Italian Greyhound's nails every one to two weeks, or when you notice a clicking sound when your dog walks. A dog's nails shouldn't touch the floor. Check your dog's gait, or the way it walks, to make sure it doesn't put too much weight to the backs of its paws due it overgrown nails. Using a nail grinder or hand file rather than clippers reduces the risk of removing too much nail, which can cause pain and bleeding. Italian Greyhounds are fairly low maintenance, aside from tooth and nail care. Use a sink, basin, or tub to bathe your dog as needed, such as if it smells or just got into something messy. Keep an eye on its coat for dust or dander, and brush once a week or as needed. Check its ears a couple times a week and clean out any wax or debris using gauze wrapped around your finger. Avoid using water to clean out ears. Avoid over-bathing you dog, as this can strip the skin of natural oils, which may lead to dry and/or damaged skin.
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Brush your dog's teeth every day. Trim your dog's nails. Keep your dog clean.