Most operating systems come with a software firewall that controls the data sent between your computer and the internet. If you have anti-virus software installed on your computer, it probably has its own firewall as well. There may also be a firewall on your router that you can adjust using your router's settings. Check the settings of your computer and router to make sure these firewalls are enabled and are functioning properly. Typically, you'll find the firewall settings among your computer's security settings. You may be able to set a separate password to protect your firewall so that no one without the password can make any changes to it. Other systems prompt you for the password you've used to lock your computer, so make sure that password is a strong one. Many updates fix security flaws that were found in your operating system or any apps you've downloaded. These security flaws can be used by hackers and others to infiltrate your system and steal your data or install tracking software to monitor your activity. You can typically set up automatic updates for your computer and the apps that came with it. For apps that you installed on your own, you may be able to set up automatic updates or request a notification when an update is available. Each manufacturer is different. Most computers come equipped with anti-virus software. If yours doesn't, install it yourself and check for updates at least once a week. You typically can also set it to update automatically so you don't have to worry about it. Run a virus scan at least once a week. You can set your antivirus software up to do this automatically. If you're installing anti-virus software on your computer yourself, go directly to the manufacturer's website to download it. Make sure you use a secure connection when you download it. If your computer becomes infected with spyware or malware, it can only use the privileges of the user that was logged in when the spyware or malware was downloaded. If you're logged in on an administrative account, the bug gets full operational privileges to your computer. Avoid this by using a more restricted account on a day-to-day basis. Use the administrative account only when you need to do administrative activities on your computer, such as adjusting operational settings or deleting programs. New computers typically come with a lot of pre-installed programs and pre-configured settings and features. Go through all of the apps on your computer and delete anything you're not going to use. If you aren't sure what something does, search the name of the program on the internet to find out if it's a necessary operational program or something you can do without. Various features that may be pre-configured for your convenience also introduce security vulnerabilities. Change the default settings as needed if they don't conform to your needs as a computer user. Information you give to people, such as your email address, can lead to tracking on the internet. When you sign up for an account or make a purchase, make sure your email address and other information is not being used to track you online. Most purchases and subscriptions include a disclaimer about using your information for marketing. Read it carefully before you check the box next to it. Sometimes the disclaimer is phrased as an opt-out of marketing, but it can also be phrased as an opt-in, so that checking the box means you want your information used for marketing or advertising purposes. Use a strong password on your computer and all other electronic devices that access your network. That way, even if your network is compromised, it will still be difficult to access any of the devices on the network. Use a different password for each device. The passwords should be long and complex, if possible, including numbers, upper- and lower-case letters, and other characters. Technology changes rapidly and can cause holes to develop in your previously solid security plan. In addition to keeping all of your software up to date, evaluate your security regularly to identify any potential holes that you need to close. Make sure all updates have been installed for your OS and software, then run a virus scan. If you get a warning stating that the version of a particular program or OS you have is not currently supported, get a newer version as quickly as possible. If the version you're running isn't being supported, that means it's no longer getting important security updates.

Summary: Set up a firewall on your home computer. Install operating system and app updates promptly. Maintain up-to-date virus protection. Set up a restricted user account for daily activities. Delete unnecessary software and features. Avoid giving out your data if at all possible. Password-protect all electronic devices. Re-evaluate your online security at least once a month.

Before, during, and after takeoff, your toddler may love looking at the views outside of the plane! If possible, request a window seat and let your toddler sit in it. Direct their attention to the window when they are readying the plane for takeoff, show them the ground whizzing by as the plane speeds up, and then let them enjoy the view as the plane glides over the clouds. If you are bringing your toddler's car seat on board, this will give them an even better view out the window. Keeping your toddler full on the plane will help to ensure that they do not get upset due to hunger. Bring lots of snacks that your toddler enjoys and give them something to munch on every 1 to 2 hours during the flight. If you forgot to pack snacks, ask the flight attendant if they have any toddler-friendly snacks you could give your child. Visiting the bathroom and doing a diaper change right before you board the plane will help to ensure that you do not have to change a diaper soon after takeoff. Find the nearest bathroom to the gate where you will board the plane and visit it right before you board the plane with your little one. Make sure to bring a changing mat on the plane as well, since there might not be a changing table available. If your child starts to cry or complain about their ears hurting, show them how to yawn. Yawning can help to relieve some of the pressure in your little one's ears. Chewing and drinking can also help, so you could give your little one a snack and something to sip on. Nursing, or having your little one drink from a bottle or sippy cup can also be really helpful for your toddler during takeoff and landing. There are also special earplugs available that can help to neutralize the pressure and prevent ear pain during and after the flight.

Summary: Request a window seat and let your toddler sit next to it. Bring plenty of snacks that your toddler likes. Visit the bathroom and do a diaper change before boarding. Show your child how to yawn to help relieve the pressure in their ears.

Encircle the baby's thigh with your thumb and forefinger. Gently stroke their leg from their thighs down to their feet, then rub their feet with your thumbs. Curl and uncurl their toes. Repeat with the other leg, then gently bend and unbend the knees at the same time. You can start with any part of the baby's body. Many like to start with the legs and feet in order to help the baby transition from play time to calm time more easily. The baby may kick and squirm, having fun as you massage their legs and feet. Remember to be very gentle; don't pull on their legs or exert too much pressure as you bend their knees. If they straighten their legs in protest, don't force them to bend them. This part of the massage has the most profound calming effect. Start by massaging their chest from the center outward, away from the heart, smoothing your hand over their skin as though you were smoothing open the pages of a book. Then, massage their tummy in a clockwise rubbing motion. This mimics the path of digestion. Keep doing this part of the massage until your baby seems calm. Remember that if you're massaging as part of playtime, you can make your baby feel stimulated by massaging your baby's chest toward the heart, rather than away from it. Be careful not to tickle your baby's belly as you massage it. Use your fingers to make circles on their head. Gently "walk" your fingers across their forehead and cheeks, and draw a smile on their lips. Steer clear of the eyes and nose, since massaging too close to these areas might make them uncomfortable. Gently turn your baby over so they're lying on their stomach. Massage their back by smoothing your hands from the center of their back outward. Don't grip their shoulders and knead as you would an adult's; instead, use circular motions to rub their shoulders and lower back.
Summary: Massage their legs and feet. Massage their chest and tummy. Massage their head and face. Massage their back.