Q: Time-outs can work, especially for children who have a difficult time being redirected, but you should always default to helping them find a better behavior first. You should also be sure that your child is old enough to understand the concept. 2.5 or 3 is when timeouts can generally start, and an especially mature child may be able to start at 2. If they can't sit in timeout without constant supervision, they're probably too young. Your child should be doing timeout in a single spot that meets a number of conditions. This spot should not be a place that is used for other things, as your child with end up with negative associations with this place (so don't use their bed). The child should be alone and have nothing to play with so that the experience is negative. The final thing is subject to two schools of thought, so you'll have to experiment to see what is best for you: Have your child in a room alone, where they cannot see anyone, including you. Have your child where they can see others playing but where they are not allowed to participate. Different ages perceive time differently, so you'll need to leave your child in timeout for a length of time proportionate to their age. The rule varies between 1 minute per year of age, or 1 minute + another for each year of their age (so 3 min for a 2-year-old). Decide which you think is best. Having a timer so your child can tell how long they've been in timeout can help them relax (the goal of timeout) and start to behave better. You can get a cute kitchen timer, get a Time Out Pad, or make a "timer" by mixing glitter, water, and clear glue in a bottle (shake and when the glitter settles, the time-out is done). If you plan on telling your child to apologize or have other requirements for getting out of time out, then you need to be as explicit as you can be in your instructions. If a child thinks they are doing what needs to be done by only doing the minimum, then you will rightfully anger them by "changing the rules". For example, if you tell a child to apologize, you need to tell them how to apologize. Say, "You need to look at me and tell me that you're sorry". If you just tell them to apologize and they say sorry to the wall, especially if this is a fairly new concept for them, they are in the right for being angry if you put them back in time out. Remember, they can't read your mind. Let the rules apply to you too. This helps model good behavior. If you do something that you've told them not to do and they see you, let them put you in time out. This teaches them about fairness, and will make them better about sitting in time-out themselves. Ask if you can be done with timeout after 30 seconds. Kids have an iffy perception of time and they'll probably relent. Use this as an opportunity to teach your child that everyone makes mistakes. Explain that how you deal with your mistakes is what's important.
A: Use time-outs sparingly. Have a time-out spot. Set a reasonable amount of time. Use a timer. Give explicit instructions. Give yourself a timeout.

Q: You can do this by tapping the Settings app in your App Drawer or by using your phone's Menu button. You may have to scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu to find it. Scroll down until you find the MEID or IMEI entry. Your phone may have both listed, so verify which one you need by checking what carrier you use. GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers. There is no way to copy the number to your phone's clipboard, so you will need to write or type the number out. GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile use IMEI numbers. CDMA networks such as Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular use MEID numbers.
A: Open the Android Settings menu. Tap "About Phone". Tap "Status". Write down the number.

Q: Mature trees consume about 48 pounds of carbon dioxide every year, which they convert into the oxygen that you breathe. Furthermore, trees planted around your house create shade and windbreakers that reduce the need for air-conditioning in summer and heating in winter. Planting deciduous trees will provide you with shade in summer, and then when they lose their leaves in the fall, they allow natural heat from the sun to warm your home. The farther your food has to travel to get to your table, the bigger your carbon footprint will be. Although vegetables are lower on the list than meats and dairy in terms of greenhouse gas generation, they do still have to travel to the markets where you purchase them, and that requires fossil fuels. By growing your own garden, you'll both reduce your greenhouse gases contributions and you'll be adding plants to the planet that consume carbon dioxide. You've all heard the saying "Reduce Reuse Recycle," but you may not have realized that this mantra can seriously reduce your carbon footprint! Recycling is an energy-intensive process, but it's still better than having to produce a container from scratch. Reusing is even better, because it reduces waste, cuts out the energy needed for recycling, and reduces your consumption. Practice reusing by upcycling old containers, clothes, and household items. For instance, collect tin cans to make a bottle holder for your parents as a gift. Recycle cans, bottles, jars, tetra packs, containers, and anything else your local recycling facility accepts. Reuse and refill things like ink cartridges and pens. Instead of buying a new soap bottle every time, refill the one you have. Shop in thrift stores instead of buying new clothes and housewares. The amount of energy and fuel it takes to transport organic matter to a waste facility (if your community doesn't have composting) will contribute to your carbon footprint. On top of that, organic matter doesn't properly break down in that sort of environment, so you are much better off composting yourself. Not only will you reduce the amount of waste you send to landfills, but you'll also have homemade soil to plant and fertilize your garden.
A: Plant a tree. Plant a garden. Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Compost.

Q: Having someone monitoring your strokes, your breathing, and your technique is a great way to get a new perspective on how you approach your swim style. A good coach standing on the pool deck working with a group of swimmers is the best way to improve your overall swimming performance. If you can't find a coach, have a swimming buddy whose technique you admire watch your workout. Aside from a coach, recording yourself is a great way to get perspective on how you move through the water. You'll see bad habits you might not have been aware of as well as strengths you can improve upon. A long stroke is great; you're using good propulsion, low drag, and glide. A short stroke is great, too, but you can waste energy on strokes that are too short and scrappy. Know your stroke rate. It's a powerful aspect to know because it will allow you to make needed changes to your strokes to improve your style. Ask a friend or coach to time you for ten strokes with a stopwatch, not including dives or push-offs, just regular swimming. Count the number of strokes you take in the ten seconds. This is your stroke rate. Adjust your stroke as needed. A long distance event is any distance-based swimming event more than 1650 yards or 1508.8 meters. It can also be any time based even equal to or greater than one hour and can be in a pool or any body of water. Long distance swims are a great way to focus your expertise in your training for an fun event. Sign up with friends and make a weekend getaway out of it!
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Get a coach. Record yourself. Find balance between your long stroke and your short stroke. Search for long distance swims in your area.