Think about your child's age and the concepts that make sense to them. Tell the Easter story using words that they already know in a way that makes sense for their age level. You might say to a young child under 10, "Do you know the reason we celebrate Easter? It's because Jesus gave us a very special gift. Do you know how sometimes, even when we try our best not to, we fight or argue? Jesus went to heaven early so God could forgive us, even when we don't do our best." To a child over 10, you might say, "Do you know why Easter is so important to me? It reminds me that Jesus loves me. People on earth in Jesus' time did not recognize how good Jesus was. They actually punished him, even though he was perfect. He accepted that punishment and died. Easter is the celebration of when Jesus rose from the dead to be with God. He gave his life so we could always ask God to forgive us when we fall short of his example." Use a children's bible to share the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection with your child. Pause occasionally to allow your child to ask questions and to explain any new concepts. These bibles use words that are more accessible to children. You may find yourself enjoying the clear and simple language, too! Tailor any responses you give to your child's questions to their age. Crucifixion is a scary concept even for adults. If a child asks, you might say, "Crucifixion was a kind of punishment for people who did bad things. Jesus wasn't bad, but he endured the punishment because he loved all of us. He wanted us to always be able to ask God for forgiveness when we are not perfect." Help your child link the masses you attend with events from the story of Easter. Especially if you attend church multiple times over holy week, this can help your child understand the meaning behind the holiday. You might say, "Remember, on Maundy Thursday we celebrate the day Jesus washed the disciples' feet. He cared for them because he loved them, just like he loves you." Point out any parts of the mass that reinforce the story of Easter. For example, at a Maundy Thursday service, the priest will often wash the feet of parishioners. You might say, "The priest is celebrating Jesus by doing the things that he did. Remember how we read that Jesus washed his disciples' feet?" Ask your church if there are any special Easter lessons for children. It can be helpful for children to hear about Jesus' life and the Easter story from people who regularly teach the material to kids, such as priests and Sunday school instructors. Some churches hold special masses around Easter and Christmas that are specifically geared towards children. These masses may tell the Easter story using puppets or have very simplified homilies that make Jesus' life easier to grasp. Go to your local bookstore and ask an associate to point you towards religious literature for kids. Just like you might spend an afternoon painting Easter eggs, spend a day reading child-friendly versions of the Easter story. "What is Easter" by Michelle Medlock Adams is a book for children under 5 that makes use of illustrations to explain the story of Jesus. If your kids like the Berenstain Bears books, pick up a copy of "The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story" by Mike Berenstain. In the story, Papa Bear explains the story of Easter. You can order books online or look for a local Christian bookstore, if your normal bookstore doesn't carry them.
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One-sentence summary -- Tell the story of Easter in your own words. Read the story of Easter together from a child-friendly bible. Connect your churchgoing to what you have read together in the bible. Send your kids to Sunday school or children's mass for a clear lesson. Seek out children's books that explain Easter.

You will need a miter saw to cut the trim at an angle and form a corner. Miter saws have adjustable bases you set to the angle you wish to cut. For the initial angle, turn the base clockwise until the saw points to the 45-degree angle mark, which you can see on the angle gauge beneath the base. Then, position the edge of the trim to the left of the saw blade, holding it firmly against the built-in metal fence for stability as you cut. This piece will typically fit on the left-hand side. All of the trim around windows and doors forms outside corners. Think of a picture frame. Some baseboard and crown molding installation involves outside corners as well. Outside corners generally consist of single pieces of trim connected together. For long walls, you can glue or nail longer pieces of trim to the corner pieces you cut. To create the mating piece of trim, the angle gauge needs to point to the exact opposite angle from what you used earlier. If you look on the gauge, you should see a second "45" to the right. Turn the saw to point to it, hold the trim to the right of the blade, then cut through it. This piece will typically fit on the right-hand side. For trim with multiple corners, such as the top and bottom pieces framing a window, cut the opposite end of the original trim. When you push the mitered edges together, they will connect seamlessly. To get a better sense of this, hold the trim up against the wall corner where you plan on installing them. Then, redo the miter cuts as needed to create the perfect corner angle. The cut edges should fall exactly on the corner of your wall, door, or window. You can quickly cut the trim down to size by making a square cut with a miter saw. Use the 0-degree setting on the miter to slice through the ends of the trim opposite of the miter cuts. Then, install the trim and fill the gaps with caulk. You can apply caulk with a caulk gun. Place the nozzle near the gap you need to fill, then gradually move the it along the gap while holding down the gun's trigger. You can also nail the boards in place for additional stability. Position 2.5in (6.4cm) finish nails about every 16in (41cm) along the trim. If the boards don't connect cleanly or rest flat against the wall, caulk can cover up the imperfections. You can paint caulk the same color as the trim so anyone who comes into your home is hard-pressed to spot the flaws in the miter cut.
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One-sentence summary -- Slice a trim board at a 45-degree angle. Rotate the saw to slice the second piece of trim. Test the mitered pieces by connecting them. Trim the pieces to length and fill in gaps with paintable silicone caulk.

Typically, putting cockatiels of the same sex together in a cage together works well if they have gotten along during initial meetings. However, to avoid potential territorial behavior, consider getting a new cage that is big enough for both birds and have them both move into it at the same time. With enough space and a neutral territory to begin with, the stage is set for them to live peacefully together. If you go for the option of a new and 'neutral' cage, make sure all the fixtures and fittings, such as toys and food bowls, are new so that the birds don't defend property that was once theirs. If you put male and female cockatiels together they may get along, but you will likely end up with baby cockatiels. Sometimes when you have multiple birds it is easiest to just keep them in different cages forever. This will ensure that they each have enough space and that they each get all the food, water, and access to toys that they need. It will also help ensure that they do not become aggressive or territorial with one another. Keeping birds in separate cages doesn't mean that they won't interact with each other. You can put the cages next to each other and you can let them out of their cages at the same time, if you like. If you have birds that are aggressive towards each other, even when kept in separate cages, then you will need to keep their cages far away from each other. If they stop aggressive behavior when the cages are separated by a few feet, then move them to opposite sides of the same room. However, in severe cases, you may need to keep them in separate rooms altogether. It is better to keep birds that don't like each other out of sight of each other than to hope that they will eventually get used to each other. The stress of aggression and fear can impact the bird's health and attitude towards you as well.
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Put cockatiels together in the same cage only if they get along. Consider keeping your birds in separate cages permanently. Separate birds that don't get along.