How to read aloud to a child
Read expressively.
Your tone sets the stage for a story just as much as the words and images do. Be sure to add inflection to your voice when you sit down to read a book out loud.

OPTIONS:
- Set a pace for each sentence that follows--the slower it is, the more interesting it will become. Give each word a deeper sound when you read.
- When at home, focus on keeping your chin tucked in for emphasis on the words you are reading. This will likely carry your voice down higher where needed during the reading process.
- Perform the voices of the different characters, too. Reading with expression means that you're reflecting the tone of the story, and you should read slowly so that the child has time to think about what is happening.
- Use subject-statements to add in whatever you have to say. For example, instead of saying " john comes flying out of the snow club, " use the subject-statement in the first sentence.

Perform the voices of the different characters, too. Reading with expression means that you're reflecting the tone of the story, and you should read slowly so that the child has time to think about what is happening.

How to keep ants off hummingbird feeders
Invest in an ant moat.
An ant moat is a small cup. You place it between the feeder and the tree branch the feeder hangs from.

OPTIONS:
- You can top this with another one in your garden. Repeat this process every week for several years.
- Essentially, ants can't get inside but flies won't hurt it. Ask your caretakers what they liked about the moat when they were young.
- Ants are unable to go through the water and get into the feeder. You can buy a moat and attach it to your feeder, following the instructions.
- Then, leave it (somewhat) by itself and rest it in front of the feeders. This can help remove the stink, and contrary to popular belief, one never gets rid of a colony of ants.

Ants are unable to go through the water and get into the feeder. You can buy a moat and attach it to your feeder, following the instructions.

How to deal with mixed signals
Decide if you're reading too much into the situation.
Sometimes, if you're just flirting with a person, you may read the situation as more flirtatious than it is. Studies have shown that men, especially, are guilty of this problem.

OPTIONS:
- That is, men are more likely to read an innocent gesture as sexual or flirtatious than women. It may be the person isn't giving you mixed signals at all.
- Try checking for the signs of attraction in others. If you've made some headway and have no indication that the message you're getting is just flirtation, that's a sign to be cautious.
- Men so often make phone calls with their partners, even when they can't remember that they were texting with their girl, making plans to eat lunch after a long day. Talking too much about your girl's romantic partner can lead her to feel insecure, uncomfortable, and unloved.
- A lot of people find this important and not only does this affect their relationships, but also your own mental health. Being too attracted to their appearance can be contributing to both your ptsd and the relationship you're concerned about so you can be more accepting of their affection.

That is, men are more likely to read an innocent gesture as sexual or flirtatious than women. It may be the person isn't giving you mixed signals at all.

How to lighten dyed hair
Rinse your hair with hot water.
The heat will open up the cuticles, allowing more of the dye to be stripped out. Thoroughly saturate your hair, in either the shower or over the sink.

OPTIONS:
- Once the water is completely out, turn off the faucet and rinse out the dye with warm, running water. Rinse your hair thoroughly with a clarifying shampoo.
- Squeeze some essential oils into the warm water. Using essential oils is one of the most essential components of lightening your hair.
- Wash with a non-color-safe clarifying shampoo. The shampoo should be used immediately after you undergo your unsatisfactory coloring, and should strip some of the new color from your hair.
- Rinse the shampoo out with hot water, then rinse the conditioner out of your hair at the end of the shower. Your final rinse should be 30-second or less in between washes.
Wash with a non-color-safe clarifying shampoo. The shampoo should be used immediately after you undergo your unsatisfactory coloring, and should strip some of the new color from your hair.