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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.

summary: 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.

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The cardboard should be right behind the stain. It will prevent the stain from transferring to the back of the garment. Do not press hard or rub the stain, or you will risk setting it further into the fabric. You want the stain to be completely covered. This will give the baking soda enough time to work into the stain and absorb it. Use hot water, if you can. If the garment cannot be washed in hot water, try using warm or lukewarm water instead. Let it sit there for about 15 minutes. Once the time is up, swish the garment around to dislodge any baking soda, then pull it out. If the garment is machine washable, simply wash it with the rest of your laundry. If the garment is not machine washable, then hand wash it in a sink of fresh water and laundry detergent.

summary: Place a piece of cardboard inside the garment. Gently blot the stain with some tissue or paper towel. Generously sprinkle baking soda over the stain. Wait one hour. Fill a sink or bucket with water and stir in a few tablespoons of baking soda. Take the cardboard out and soak the garment in the water. Wash the garment as you normally would.

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For instance, if you have a very childish looking dresser, position it somewhere in the room that hides or deemphasizes it. Consider revamping childish furniture, as well. A new coat of paint in a different color can make a world of difference on even the most insignificant of items. Always get permission before you permanently alter any furniture in your room. If possible, try to get pieces of furniture that match each other or are part of the same set. Add vibrant accent rugs and well-constructed bean bag chairs to your floor to provide an additional pop of color and to give the space a little more texture. Stack a few bright throw pillows on your bed and nestle a few into the bean bag chairs. Stack a few warm colored blankets on your bed in the wintertime for a cozy look. Try hanging colored lights (like Christmas tree lights or Chinese lanterns) around a window, your bed or a bookcase. This can add a fun dimension to your room. Fold blankets and place them into a basket for a neat way to store and display them. If you have a nice piece of furniture, such as a bookshelf or desk, move them around into the more visible areas of your room. Clean up and organize your desk or bookcase so that it looks its very best. This will give your room a much more mature vibe. Make sure to declutter the dresser and bookshelf and only display your nicest items on it to make it seem more grown up. While it usually depends on the size of your room, your bed is probably the current focal point. The traditional place for a bed is on the wall opposite the door, so this would be the most mature looking choice. If you have a nice bed frame and headboard but your bed can't be seen from the door, move it so that it becomes the focal point. If you aren't sure, go with the arrangement that makes your room look the least cluttered. Open spaces are streamlined and more adult-looking than a cramped room. If at all possible, don't put your headboard against the same wall as your bedroom door, since this can have a disorienting effect on anyone who enters.
summary: Move or revamp the less mature furniture. Create texture and layers. Make a nice desk or bookcase the focal point of the room. Reposition your bed.