Problem: Article: Many animals, bugs, and birds share the ecosystem with elms. For instance, the American elm attracts birds and mammals (mice, squirrels, and opossums) that feed on its buds. Deer and rabbits will chew the bark and small branches of younger trees. If you see a host of animals and bugs hanging around a tree, it could be an elm. Caterpillars might be found munching on the leaves. Woodpeckers, raccoons, squirrels, and chickadees are commonly found living in elms. Slippery elms also attract birds, who like to snack on the tree's fruit and buds. The base of an elm is reinforced with a visible, shallow root system with a broad reach. The bark of the roots will have the same general texture and color as the bark on the rest of the tree. While it might not be present in young elms, look for roots that are visible along the ground. Elm trees are commonly afflicted with Dutch elm disease. As its name implies, the disease only affects elm trees, so if you see a tree with the symptoms of Dutch elm disease, you can safely conclude it is an elm. Look for: Dead leaves that have not fallen off the tree Yellowing or other discoloration in fall or spring Wilting leaves and young shoots present at the same time
Summary: Identify what creatures the tree attracts. Look for visible roots. Look for sick trees.

Problem: Article: If you want to be able to get used to the cold, you'll have to actually get out in it. If it's late fall or winter, or if you live in an area with a year-round cold climate, spend a couple hours outside every day. Only wear as much warm clothing as necessary, and shed layers once you get more comfortable. With time, you'll be be able to spend longer and longer outside and be affected less by the temperature. When spending long durations outside, try wearing gloves, boots and a hat, but leaving the jackets inside. It's usually the extremities that get cold quickest, and number fingers or ears might make you call it quits long before the rest of your body actually gets too cold. Try driving around without the heat on in your car when you have to get out. For more of a challenge, roll the windows down. Turn the shower faucet opposite the direction that you're used to when taking your daily shower. Taking cold showers can be supremely uncomfortable, but it's a good head-first way to begin building up the body's tolerance to immersion in cold temperatures, and it's the closest many of us are likely to get to the practices like Arctic Sea diving that help bodies begin to make physiological adaptations to cold. Build up to cold showers by decreasing the temperatures that you're used to bathing in a little at a time. If you try to go too cold too soon, you may not be able to withstand an entire shower. You might also try alternating between hot and cold water when showering to get used to rapid changes in temperature similar to when you step outside. The function of the body's fat stores is to provide a steady supply of calories to burn for energy, and to act as cushioning layer to protect and keep the body's internal organs at a consistent temperature. While not necessarily an attractive option, gaining body fat will keep you that much warmer when conditions are frigid. Putting on a little extra body fat should be done with discretion; you should still aim to eat a balanced, healthy diet, just with a moderate increase in the amount of calories you ordinarily consume. Eating foods rich in protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats, such as lean meats, dairy, starchy whole grains and vegetable oils is a time-tested way to put on weight without placing undue stress on the heart and digestive system. Start performing cardiovascular and resistance training sessions multiple times per week. Your body's metabolism, which is responsible for breaking down calories to release energy, helps regulate your average body temperature, and becomes more efficient when adapting to the effects of intense exercise. In other words, working out will cause you run a bit hotter, as your metabolism will be kept in a healthy, revved up state. Increasing muscle mass will help you stay warm on its own, as it's simply more warm tissue packed on the body. With cardiovascular exercise, your heart and lungs' ability to circulate oxygen-rich blood will improve, making the whole machine run better.
Summary: Get out in the cold. Take cold showers. Gain weight. Exercise regularly.

Problem: Article: This will cause you to move less smoothly with the horse, and it will begin to sense resistance. Hold the core of your body in a rigid position to slow down the pace slightly. Try to avoid tensing your back, as this can cause aches after riding. Focus on engaging the stomach muscles and keeping your tailbone pushed down to fight against the movement of the horse. To help, imagine you are sucking your belly down towards your spine. Tensing your upper legs will signify to the horse that a halt is coming and remind it to prepare for a stop. At this point, your lower legs shouldn't be squeezing the side of the horse just yet. If the horse begins to slow down, adjust your lower legs and release some tension until you are ready to halt completely. Tightening your grip will slightly increase the tension on the reins and acts as another cue to the horse that a shift in pace is coming. Hold a little bit tighter, keeping the pressure on both reins even between your two hands. Refrain from pulling or tugging on the reins as this can scare the horse and cause it to ignore further signals from your body. If your horse becomes scared while adjusting your reins, you will need to calm it as quickly as possible. Steadying the movement from your hands is another way to communicate with the horse that a halt is coming. Hold your hands in one place while gripping the reins to resist against the horse's movement. This will aid the horse in preparing for the next step of the halt without scaring or hurting it.
Summary: Resist the horse's movement by tightening your abdominal muscles. Tighten your knees and thighs slightly against the saddle. Increase your grip on the reins. Keep the reins in place to stop following the movement of the horse's head.

Problem: Article: The Ferber Method is compatible with any bedtime routine, so you won't have to change what has been working for your baby. The only difference is in how you respond to your baby after they are in bed. Go through your usual routine with your baby. Then, once your baby is drowsy and ready for sleep, place them into their crib. After you have placed your baby on their back, exit the room. Your baby may cry, but this is normal. Allow your baby to cry for up to 5 minutes before returning to the room again. You can listen just outside the door or use a baby monitor. After 5 minutes have passed, come back into your baby's room and give your baby a reassuring pat and tell them everything is okay. Try saying something like, "You're okay! Mommy loves you!" or "Go back to sleep, sweetie. I love you!" After reassuring your baby, leave the room again and this time do not return for 10 minutes. Your baby may continue crying for the full 10 minutes or they may tire themself out and fall asleep. Either way, wait for 10 minutes before you return to the room, and then reassure your baby in the same way as before. This can be difficult for many parents to do since listening to your baby cry can be heartbreaking. However, it is a necessary part of the process. The goal is to gradually increase the time by 5 minutes after each visit to your baby's room to reassure them. At a certain point, your baby should fall asleep on their own. Repeat the process every night and your baby should fall asleep faster after a few nights of using this technique. Keep in mind that this method is controversial. Some parents think it is too extreme and prefer variations where they stay in the room while their baby cries or where they wait until the baby's natural bedtimeno matter how late it isand then put the baby to bed when they seem truly sleepy. If this technique does not work for you and your baby, then try something else.
Summary:
Place your baby in their crib after their bedtime routine. Leave the room and allow them to cry for 5 minutes. Return to the room after 5 minutes and give your baby a reassuring pat. Leave for 10 minutes and then come back to reassure your baby again. Continue to increase the time by 5 minutes each time you leave the room.