Dedicate a corner of a room, a nook, or other small space to making a space that the child can sit in by themselves. Put pillows, stuffed animals, books or other cozy items in this space. This is not a time-out space where they go when they are in trouble. Instead, this is a space where they feel safe and can get a chance to relax. If you play music in your house, choose more soothing music like classical or meditative music, rather than upbeat pop or hard rock. Too much noise can be a trigger for some children to become hyperactive, and eliminating or changing the type of noise can be helpful in calming children. Too much exposure to television, video games, computers and phones can trigger hyperactivity. These devices often have rapidly moving images, bright colors and loud sounds that are the opposite of calming. Limit screen time or eliminate it altogether. Hyperactive children, in particular, respond well to touch and affection. Give the child a little massage on their back, feet or hands to help them calm down. Physical touch and affection can stimulate endorphins, which can be very calming and healing. Instead of shouting or talking loudly, reduce the volume of your voice by speaking to the child calmly. They may need to stop what they're doing to hear you, which can help interrupt their hyperactivity. If there are too many people around, especially other kids who are noisy or rambunctious, this might also trigger hyperactivity in a child. Take your child out of this situation and give them some calm time on their own or just with you.
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One-sentence summary -- Create a calming kids-only space. Play calm music. Minimize screen time. Give a mini-massage. Speak in a calm voice. Remove your child from certain situations.

Once you've broken that initial ice, it's a good idea to give a basic introduction. Just your first name will do. Anything more will seem overly personal. This is the classic move but it is best avoided. Asking a guy what he does for a living right off the bat (unless it is relevant to the conversation) gives him the impression that you're just a gold digger. Not the best way to start getting to know someone! It's no fun to have a conversation with someone who's obviously just interested in talking about themselves, so give him information about you but take every opportunity to turn the conversation back around to him. So, for example, if he asks you a question about yourself, ask the same in turn of him. When you ask him questions, try to shoot for a healthy helping of open ended questions. These are questions that cannot be answered with a basic yes or no answer, helping to keep the conversation moving in an interesting direction. Open ended questions usually start with words like "why" or "how". "When" and "who" questions aren't likely to get you a long answer. Ask him questions and try to tease out some things you have in common. It doesn't have to be much but it can help you bond and certainly keeps the conversation going. Ask him about his likes within the context of the conversation you're having. If his don't match up with yours, that's fine: just ask him why he feels the way he does with politeness and curiosity. If he seems off-put, just back off. You're not going to get anywhere. Look for a closed body posture or him slightly backing away from you. Listen for how he responds when you talk. Is he giving the shortest answer possible and trying to close the conversation? These are bad signs. But if he's moving closer, giving long answers, or flirting a bit, you're in the gold. If he seems open and responsive, however, you can give him your number! Don't give him a business card, in case he turns out to be a weirdo (you don't want him to show up at your office). Just a quick scribble on a spare piece of paper will do fine. We wish you the best of luck in your ventures!
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One-sentence summary -- Introduce yourself! Do not start off by asking him about his work. Focus the conversation on him. Use open questions. Find common ground. Read his cues. Give him your number.

Get your body and mind used to going to sleep early by doing the same things each night before you go to sleep. Do whatever relaxes you: read a book, take a bath or shower, listen to relaxing music, etc. Many people find that warm drinks or tea can help them become comfortable and sleepy (just stay away from caffeinated beverages). Chamomile tea is a good choice because it has a calming effect. Meditation and/or breathing exercises are also recognized as calming techniques. A simple breathing exercise is to inhale for a count of 3 or 4, then exhale for a count of six or eight. A few repetitions of this can be very helpful when trying to calm down and go to bed early. This means having a comfortable mattress, bedding, etc. Some people find it helpful to use aids to lessen outside distractions, like earplugs or the white noise of a small fan or other device. If you feel tired, it means you should go to bed. Don't force yourself to stay awake. On the other hand, if you're not tired, don't try to force yourself to sleep. If you are tired, but can't seem to fall asleep within 20 minutes, then get up and do something calming or boring (avoid electronic devices, exercise, working, eating, etc.) until you feel tired again. Eventually, you should be able to reach your early bedtime more consistently.
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One-sentence summary -- Establish a sleep routine. Make sure that your bedroom is relaxing. Go to bed when you feel tired.

Vegetable gardens grow best when they're planted in rows so you have enough space between your plants. Check the specifications on the seeds or vegetables you want to plant to see if they have special spacing requirements. Then mark where you want to place your rows in your garden using stakes so you can easily form them later. The distance between your rows depends on the types of vegetables you plan on growing. For example, broccoli needs at least 30 inches (76cm) between each row so they can grow fully. You don't need to make your rows straight if you don't want to. Use a rake or a garden hoe to push the soil long, raised mounds that are about 8 inches (20cm) tall. Aim to make the base of each row at least 6 inches (15cm) wide so your vegetables' roots have room to grow without being exposed to open air. Continue forming your rows so they have valleys in between them. You don't need to make raised rows if you don't want to, but it ensures that your plants grow in healthy soil The tops of your rows work best if they're level so your vegetables can grow straight down. Use the back of your shovel or hoe to flatten the soil on top of the row without compacting it tightly. Make sure the top of the row is at least 6 inches (15cm) wide so the roots have room to grow and expand. Mulching your garden helps the soil retain water as well as prevents weeds from growing in your garden. Put a 2in (5.1cm) layer of mulch in the valleys between your rows. You can use a standard mulch mix or organic material, such as straw. Don't mulch on top of your rows since it will be difficult for vegetables to grow through it.
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Plan your garden rows so there's at least 12in (30cm) between them. Rake your garden to form rows that are 810in (2025cm) tall. Level the tops of the rows so they're 68in (1520cm) wide. Mulch between the rows to prevent weeds from forming in your garden.