Problem: Article: Before you interact with the proud person, reach out and set the scope of the conversation. Be clear and specific about what you want to talk about then stick to it. For example, "I want to talk to you about the performance reviews and our raise policy." Be forceful about maintaining the boundaries. It's okay to say things like, "I know you're excited about your work at City Hall, but that's not what we agreed to discuss. Let's keep focused on the community garden project I'm running." If you know what you're going to talk about, and you think you can predict what the proud person will say, plan how you'll respond. It won't be so easy to frustrate you if you're expecting to be frustrated. If confrontation makes you nervous, try writing a script of how you want the conversation to go and practice your part. If they say, "Did you see the memo I sent out? I really set the record straight with that one!" You can respond with, "I did see it; I actually wanted to talk about some of the language you used in it." If you feel stuck on a single topic, try to nudge the conversation away from it in small increments. Don't be too abrupt; when you make a change to the conversation, let the conversation develop a little before giving it another nudge. For instance, if the proud person wants to talk about how the committee should have voted in their favor you can change the subject to a discussion of the limitations of democracy. Sometimes the best way to deal with a proud person is to have them think you are agreeing with them. Use the 'yes, but' method to introduce something you'd like to talk about. For example: "I agree that we can be more productive, but it would help if the databases were less clunky." "Yes, I think that could work. But the consequences would be devastating." "Yes, I will finish the account, but my first priority is the presentation I'm giving this afternoon." Bending to the will of the proud person will just lower your standing with them and make them less receptive to you in the future. If they're not responsive to your position, change the subject. For example, "We're just going back and forth on this. It'll be more productive to revisit this after we've talked about the accounts." Remember to be firm and use phrases like, "This will help" or "I know" Try to avoid phrases like, "I think" or "I believe" Proud people will become stubborn when confronted with facts or truths that don't cohere with their world view. Pay attention to any words, phrases, or topics which trigger the proud person's stubbornness. Make a note of this and avoid bringing them up in your future conversations. Proud people like to take control and maintain their autonomy. You can flatter a proud person by asking for their opinion. Engage their voice as a sign of respect. Everyone responds well to that! Asking for a proud person's help can also be a way of helping them work through their pride.
Summary: Set clear boundaries. Have responses in mind. Use word associations to steer the conversation. Use an agreement to segue to a new topic. Stand your ground. Recognize and avoid negative triggers. Ask for their help.

Problem: Article: Perhaps the easiest way to wear vintage and still look current is to mix one or two vintage pieces with contemporary styles.Add one classic vintage piece to an otherwise trendy and contemporary outfit for an added level of timeless sophistication, or try one standout vintage find with contemporary basics to let your vintage piece really shine. For a work-appropriate look, wear a vintage jacket or coat, such as a 1910s camel trench or a 1950s leather jacket, over a simple modern sheath dress. To show off unique, statement-making vintage pieces without overdoing, try styling 1960s bell-bottom jeans with a simple, neutral v-neck sweater, or a 1980s neon jacket over a clean white tank and your favorite denim. While mixing different eras of vintage can be tricky and may take some trial and error depending on your specific pieces, the result can be an interesting look that will definitely be worthwhile. When trying out different mix and match vintage looks, try not to dwell on perfection. Sometimes conflicting styles come together to make the most unique and stylish outfits! For example, mix a 1990s rocker tee with a mid-20th century high-waist skirt for a perfectly imperfect, mismatched style. If you are feeling adventurous, try a printed skirt, such as a floral or leopard print. For an easier look, complement a1980s silk blouse with 19thor early 20th century statement jewelry, such as an ornate collar necklace or chandelier earrings. Try stylinga basic piece from one erawitha statement piece from another,such as a 1960s littleblack dress witha 1980s sequined cardigan. Dressing in vintage is all about experimentation, so don't be afraid to break the rules and have fun with your look. You can fully embrace dressing vintage with a quintessential, era-specific outfit, or choose more neutral items that are less obviously vintage. To make a statement in head-to-toe vintage, try a full-on 1960s outfit, such as a belted garden dress with a metal-frame handbag in a pastel hue. Complete the outfit with an era-appropriate wavy hairstyle. If you want to rock head-to-toe vintage without looking like you are wearing a costume, try a more timeless, simple outfit, such as a 1940s utility dress with low-heeled pumps.
Summary: Combinevintage and new separates. Mixdifferent eras ofvintage. Go bold with a head-to-toe vintage look.

Problem: Article: It should leave the front of your trim clean and free of nail holes.
Summary: Lay the trim piece face down on your floor or worktable. Use pliers to remove the finish nails from the back of the trim piece.

Problem: Article: Games that kids won't need much help with (like Candy Land) are best if you are trying to occupy your kids so you can get things done around the house. Try not to use difficult games like Monopoly, unless there is an older child who can help the younger ones. Card games are good, too. You can find specialty card games for kids, or you can teach your kids to play simple card games like War and Go Fish with a standard deck of cards. If you don't have any games on hand, teach them to play a game that doesn't require any materials, such as I Spy, Simon Says, or Red Light, Green Light. You can find puzzles for all different ages and difficulty levels. You can also have children create their own puzzles with cardboard or construction paper, and if you have multiple children, you can ask them to complete each other's puzzles. This could be playing football, skipping, playing on a trampoline, or playing games with each other such as chase or hide and seek. If you have smaller children, fill a large bucket or something quite big with water and add plastic boats, rubber ducks and other toys. You can also use this same bucket to put sand in and let them build miniature sand castles. Give them some sports equipment and tell them to make up a new sport. You can get creative with the materials by using buckets for targets or trash can lids for bases, for example. You can either hide items around the house, or just create a list of items they will be likely to encounter in the area where you're playing. You can use furniture or any other household items as obstacles, and set up your course either indoors or outdoors. Make up new rules for each round or rearrange obstacles to keep things interesting. For younger children, encourage critical thinking by making up your own games with materials you already have around the house. You can write numbers or letters on scraps of paper and ask them to put them in the proper order, or give them pictures cut out from magazines and ask them to group them in a specific way. The possibilities are endless.
Summary:
Give them some board games. Challenge them with a jigsaw puzzle. Let them play outside. Try a scavenger hunt. Set up an obstacle course. Make your own matching games.