Problem: Article: Are you going to break up with him because he's not treating you right, because you've lost interest, or because you're both too busy to make it work? Whatever your reason, you have to figure out exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it. If it's something like you falling out of love or falling for someone else, then you can find a nice way of ending it that would cause the least damage. Though honesty is important, you don't have to tell him everything if it would only hurt him. If you've fallen out of love, you may not want to be so blunt about it. You don't want him to completely break down if it comes as a shock. Though you shouldn't be too obvious about it, you don't want to throw your man completely off guard with the breakup. That means that he shouldn't think that everything is peachy keen the day before the break up, or even the week before. Once you've made up your mind, you should break up with him as soon as possible, but if you have to wait a few days to do it, then try to act more cold and distant in the meantime. Don't tell him how much you love him, or kiss him or act affectionate with him. Don't be a coward and send him a note, email, text, or phone call. Unless you're in a long distance relationship or he has a reputation for being violent when he gets bad news, you owe him the courtesy of meeting him in person one last time. If you don't do it in person, he'll reach out to you anyway, and you'll have to rehash the same painful conversation, but it won't be on your terms as much. If you don't do it in person, he will hold it against you after the relationship is over. It's important to break up with the boy as soon as you can after making your decision. That being said, you shouldn't go and break up with him the second you you know it, or you might end up blurting it out in public or at an inopportune moment. Just pick a time when you'll be alone and will have some privacy, but nowhere romantic so he won't get the wrong idea. Don't go to one of your favorite hangouts, or he will be even more crushed with the bad news because he'll be thinking of all the great memories you've shared. Don't do it the second he gets off work or right before a big test. Pick a time when he'll be reasonably relaxed and won't have anything else to think or worry about.
Summary: Figure out what you're going to say. Drop some hints. Do it face-to-face if you can. Pick the right place and time.

Problem: Article: Chill the iron by placing its base plate in a shallow bowl of ice water. This will firm up the plastic and allow for easy removal. Scrape any plastic away with a dull plastic knife, plastic spatula, or credit card edge. Depending upon the hardness of your local tap water, the durability of certain internal parts of your iron, and the frequency of use, your iron may call for specific kinds of water. Spring water is always appropriate; however, an equitable and less expensive option is filtered tap water. Note any damage, fraying, or kinks in the iron's cord. Damage to this area might be a potential fire hazard. If damaged, discontinue use until the cord is repaired. Never put unnecessary stress on the iron by storing it on its side or back. An iron should be stored sitting upright in an area where it is stable and will not fall. This is also a safety precaution and ensures that if the iron were heated, the base plate would not be touching a cloth surface that can be damaged as it heats.
Summary: Remove any melted-on plastic from your iron. Fill your iron's reservoir with the appropriate kind of water. Check the power cord regularly. Store the iron properly.

Problem: Article: Help spur a toddler's interest by reading and watching about using the potty. You can start with these well before they show signs of being ready to start potty training, in order to build a positive view of it beforehand. There are many toddler books on the topic of using the potty, and you may be able to find one that stars one of their favorite charactersElmo, for instance. The same holds true for toddler-focused videos. You can probably find at least one with a favorite characterDaniel Tiger, for exampleusing the potty. Kids' potties are available in a variety of different styles and colors. Allowing your child to choose a potty can get them more excited about using it when needed. You can try standalone children's potties, potty seats that fit onto a standard toilet, or both. If you do choose a potty seat, also buy a bench so the child's feet aren't dangling in the airthis makes evacuating the bowels and bladder easier. This may be difficult if you value your privacy while using the bathroom, but toddlers learn by mimicking what they see others doing. Let them watch as you go through the entirety of your toilet routine, explain each step, and answer their questions. This works best if you and the child are the same gender, but it's still worth doing even if that isn't the case. Focus on teaching them how to actually use the potty first, then worry about teaching them to treat it as a private act. Before you begin potty training in earnest, give the toddler a chance to get used to the feeling of sitting on the potty. Place the potty where you'll use it, read them a book if you plan to do so during the "real deal," and go through the process of wiping up (over their clothes in this case) and washing their hands (for real in every case). Prioritize proper hygiene even during these "dry runs"make sure they wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This will allow you or your child to get these clothes out of the way quickly when it's time to use the potty. Elastic shorts or pants and dresses are good options. Avoid dressing your child in onesies, overalls, and other articles of clothing that are too difficult for your child to remove quickly. Potty training in warm weather may be a bit easier because kids have fewer layers of clothes on. But don't wait for summer if your toddler is ready to potty train in winter. Pull-ups function similarly to diapers, but can be pulled up and down just like underpants. This lets your child become more familiar with the normal ritual when they use the restroom. Some parents prefer using cloth pull-ups because they think disposable ones are still too much like diapers, and therefore don't provide enough encouragement for using the potty. Keep buying diapers for nighttime, though. Most kids don't learn to be nighttime potty trained until well after they master it for daytime.
Summary:
Read books and watch kids' videos on using the potty. Let them help you choose the potty they'll use. Demonstrate how you use the potty. Let them practice the potty sequence fully clothed. Dress your child in clothing that's easy to remove. Switch from using diapers to pull-ups if you haven't done so.