In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will have plenty of time from when you first know that a new baby is coming until the baby actually arrives, so use it to ease the transition. Try a few of the following ideas: Explain the kinds of things that will happen before, when, and after the baby is born over and over so that your child is prepared for what can be confusing times. But leave a little room for the unexpected, e.g., a baby who has to stay in the hospital for a few days or weeks. Avoid giving your child the idea that the baby will be "someone to play with" or "your best friend" right away - the younger your child is, the more crucial this is. Make sure your child understands that for weeks the new baby will only sleep, eat, look around, poop, pee, and cry. Be especially clear about the crying, i.e., explicitly tell your child that some babies cry a lot and that this is NOT the older child's fault or responsibility. Get a baby doll and have your child practice taking care of the "baby." Allow your child to come with you to prenatal appointments to listen to the baby's heartbeat. Take them to an ultrasound appointment. If you have a good friendly OB, CNP, or midwife, see if he or she will let your child "help" in some way. Consider allowing your older child(ren) a say in naming the baby. This can be done by providing a list of names you wouldn't mind the baby having as a first or middle name and letting them choose the ones they really like. Ask for their input in designing and putting together the nursery. If this would work for you and your family, see if your child(ren) can attend the birth itself. Read stories to your child about new babies that provide realistic descriptions about how new babies act and positive models for how older siblings should behave. Stay away from books that paint an unrealistically rosy picture or that make ambivalent feelings seem unacceptable. Above all, keep all of this preparation brief, light-hearted and casual. Going on and on about it will bore some children and make others feel more anxious than prepared. Using age-appropriate and positive words, tell your child about his or her birth and what made it special. This will reassure your child of his or her importance to you, and help to make it clear why you're so excited about the new baby.
Summary: Involve your older children in the pregnancy process. Remind your child that he or she was a new baby once.

Though most taxi companies cater to all types of customers, there are those that cater to high-end clientele such as politicians, diplomats, and executives. Other taxi companies offer adapted vehicles for the physically impaired, while yet others provide green taxis for environmentally-conscious customers. Have an accountant review it for additional advice. Also apply for an employer's identification number or EIN if you plan to hire other drivers.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine your niche. Construct a solid business plan that includes your start-up costs, management strategy, marketing plan, and expansion plan. Apply for a loan from your bank or seek funding from private investors to raise the capital you need to start a taxi company. Apply for a commercial driver's license at your local DMV. Register your taxi company with your city to obtain your business license.

Q: Depending on where you are, a first-aid kit should be easily accessible. Ask someone to grab it for you while you begin identifying your symptoms and treating your wound. Items found in the first-aid kit that will be most useful to you include: Gauze Wound cleanser (hydrogen peroxide, alcohol wipe, soap) Tweezers Pain killer Antibiotic ointment Band-aid Having a healthcare provider evaluate and treat your wound(s) is not a bad idea. Not only will you be treated by an experienced professional, you will also reduce your chances of infection and other complications. A treatment plan with instructions and recommendations will be provided to you based on the provider's assessment. If the closest facility requires at least a 10 minute drive, you should first obtain a first-aid kit and control any bleeding before transporting. This is your safety net. Call 911 in any of the following situations: Penetrating wound to head, neck, chest, or abdomen. No access to a first-aid kit or medic station. Symptoms of allergic reaction, excess blood loss, or venom intoxication. History of prior medical conditions and/or medication use that may influence the wound treatment. When in doubt, confused, inebriated, obtunded, insecure, scared, or anything else you can think of.
A: Obtain a first-aid kit. Locate nearest medic station, urgent care center, or emergency room. Call 911.

Problem: Article: You should have a professional check to see that your furnace is working properly. Replace the furnace filter monthly and verify that nothing is obstructing an outdoor heat pump. Verify that your furnace is not on "emergency heat". This will turn off energy-efficient settings and could double heating costs. Fireplaces can be a good way to heat your home, but an open chimney also exposes you to the elements. Be sure to have a fireplace door that you can close. In extreme cold weather, starting a fire can be counterproductive, because it will also allow this cold air in. If possible, you should have a professional visit your house to see if you have any insulation problems. Check for leaks in your weather stripping around your doors, windows, holes around pipes and the circumference of your garage floor. Use caulk to close up any holes. On sunny days open your drapes to allow heat in. Be sure that heating outlets are free from obstructions. Move furniture and drapery away from the vent. Clean the vent regularly to establish proper airflow. Know what to leave alone. An insulated garage, porch, and attic are usually not worth the money that it would take to heat them. Close heat registers to save the expense of warming these spaces. Every degree that you lower your thermostat you are likely to see a 3% decrease in your energy bill. There are many things you can do do embrace cooler temperatures. Among them are: Turning the thermostat down to 5 to 10C (41 to 50F) when you leave the house to see substantial savings. Wearing warm clothes when home. Eating hot, spicy food and drinking hot beverages. Exercising. Engaging in stressful activities. Note that stress isn't always bad, such as an exciting video game. Better yet, combine exercise with stress, by playing active indoor games, like air hockey or Dance Dance Revolution (home version).[1] Evaporating water can cool the house dramatically. The walls and roof can hold heat from sunlight, then release it, inside the house, many hours later. Don't forget the roof! Avoid this practice during a drought.
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Check your furnace. Close the fireplace. Insulate your home. Learn to love the cold. Hose down the house on sunny days.