Q: Let your child know that you love them and that bad behavior isn't going to change that, but that they will still have to abide by the school's disciplinary action. Positive discipline like this will help your child understand that what they did was wrong, but that they are not necessarily a "bad" person. Tell your child something like, "Even though you got in trouble at school, I still love you. I know you acted out because you were feeling very upset. Everyone gets upset sometimes, and that's okay, but your behavior was not okay. You'll be on punishment until your suspension is over." Don't let your child's suspension turn into a vacation. Make sure they get out of bed at the same time they would have to for school, and that they go to bed at the same time that they would on a school night. This will make it easier to get back in a normal routine when they return to school. Try to stick as closely as possible to the meal times your child would have if they were at school. Plan out a schedule where your child eats breakfast, works on school assignments, eats lunch at their regular time, then helps out around the house in the afternoon. Most schools will assign some work for the student to complete during their suspension so they don't fall too far behind in class. Make sure your child finishes their assigned work each day. You might even want to take them to the library to get some supplementary reading on the subjects they're studying to send the message that their education is a priority to you. Depending on what the child did to get suspended, the disciplinary action will likely be most effective if you implement some consequences at home in addition to being suspended from school. You may want to take away your child's access to video games, cell phones, and television, and limit them to only using the computer for school work. Use this incident to help your child learn new ways to cope with their anger or frustration. Talk to them about how to express their feelings, including words to describe their emotions, like "mad," "frustrated," "anxious," and "overwhelmed." Sometimes children act out because they don't know else to show their feelings. You may need to attend a meeting with the school's administration before your child is allowed to return to school. Even if this isn't necessary, you may want to call to touch base with the school about a week after your child returns to school to ask if they are behaving in class.
A: Be supportive of your child but enforce the school's decision. Make sure your child sticks to a routine while they are out of school. Ensure your child completes their schoolwork while they're suspended. Consider extending the punishment to your home. Teach your child new coping skills. Follow up with the school as needed.

Q: Start with about 2 cups (473 milliliters) of Epsom salt and pour it into an airtight container. You can use more than 2 cups of salt to make a bigger batch if you plan on bathing with them more than once a week. Epsom salt is available at most pharmacies or in the pain relief section of most stores. Choose your oils based on what you want the bath to do for you. Lavender and peppermint work well for stress relief, while citrus is great to give you energy and eucalyptus can provide relief from congestion. If you also want some color in your homemade mix, a standard food-grade food coloring will do the trick. Pour of a few drops in with the Epsom salt and essential oils. Make sure the lid is on tightly, and then shake the container until the salts are evenly covered with the oils and food coloring. When you're not using the salts, store them in a cool, dark place.
A: Measure out your Epsom salt. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Add a few drops of food coloring. Mix the salts thoroughly.

Q: Individuals suffering from a broken femur are encouraged to try exercises that may aid in strengthening the femur and restore its normal function. These exercises can be utilized to divert sensations of pain and regulate proper circulation of blood to different parts of the body, including the affected parts around the femur. You should discuss the suitability of all exercises with your physical therapist before trying them. Generally, the following exercises must be performed 3 times a day, provided that they do not contribute to increased pain: Doing hip and knee bends will increase the flexibility of your quadriceps and hamstrings, helping to restore mobility and function. Lie on a flat surface with the head elevated 30 to 45 degrees on a pillow. As far as is possible and comfortable, bend the affected knee towards the chest. Return to your starting position. Repeat this 10 to 20 times provided that there is no pain increase. This is a low-stress exercise that is good as a starting point for strengthening. Lie on a flat surface with a towel under the affected leg. Start by tightening the front thigh muscles (quadriceps) by pushing the knee in a downward motion into the towel. Hold for 5 seconds. Place the middle and pointer finger on the inner quadriceps in order to feel the tightening of muscles. This will make sure that proper tightening is accomplished. Repeat tightening the front thigh muscles and holding them for 5 seconds for 10 repetitions. Exercise and muscle movement promotes good blood circulation and oxygen distribution to the affected area. This will speed up the repair of the damaged tissue around the femur. This is because oxygen is essential for maintaining cellular integrity, function, and repair when tissues are injured. Most femoral fractures take four to six months to completely heal. Even with proper treatment, the length of recovery will depend on the severity of the fracture and the presence of other injuries to the body.
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Try physical therapy to regain your strength after surgery. Do hip and knee bends to strengthen the muscles. Try static quadriceps contraction. Know that exercise will help the healing process.