Q: Rather than jumping to offer advice about how your girlfriend can improve, or criticism about her feelings, let her know that you are ready to listen and offer support at any time. Don't belittle her feelings by saying things like "You've got to snap out of this" or "If you just focus on the positive, you'll feel better." Instead, ask how she is doing and feeling. Keep in mind that some forms of depression are episodic (related to some specific experience). Depression may also be chronic (long-lasting). If you haven't been dating your girlfriend long, you may not know what type of depression she has. Resist the urge to "fix" what she tells you. If you feel like you could help, ask "How can I help?" or "Would it be helpful to you if I called you in the morning?" Do something nice for your girlfriend, without telling her about it. Little things you can do everyday will lift your girlfriend's spirits, especially if the depression is mild or episodic. Most of all, they'll help her feel like she has real support from you. For instance, try things like: Leaving a note to wish her a good day. Making her favorite dinner. Buying her flowers or another small gift she will enjoy. Walking her to class. Encourage your girlfriend to get involved in things she loves, and be ready to participate, too. This won't erase depression, but it will help your girlfriend concentrate on positive things. Try things your girlfriend might enjoy, like: Host a board game night with a couple of friends. Go running together. Surprise her with a picnic on a nice day. Book her a day at the spa. Depression can make a person feel worthless and unworthy of love, so help her see that's not the case for your relationship. Remind her of all the things you love and like about her, including those related to her depression. Consider if there are any parts of her personality that stem from the depression but make her who she is. For example, you might think your girlfriend is more creative or empathetic because of her depression. You could say, "I can tell you are sensitive to others who are going through a tough time. I notice you offer encouragement to them even if you don't know them well. Do you think your depression helps you see others in need?" Many people with depression tend to focus on negative things. Let her know that you see positive things about her. Remind her of her positive traits. For example, if she is kind to children, you could say something like, "You have a compassionate heart for children. They really respond to you." You may even want to write them down so that she can read over them when you're not around. Depression of any kind can make it hard to accomplish everyday tasks. Lend your girlfriend a hand by helping out with chores and whatever else she needs to get done, especially when she's having a bad day. Try little (but helpful) things like: Getting her lunch. Picking up groceries for her. Taking her car to the carwash.
A: Listen, don't judge. Practice small acts of kindness. Help her find relaxing and positive activities. Tell her that your feelings for her are separate from her depression. Point out her strengths. Offer to help out with little things.

Q: Extract material from nose quickly and keep your hand down on your lap. Then, when you are talking to somebody and they have their full attention to your face, flick material into the world.
A: Slowly excuse yourself and slowly turn around.

Q: You can sing songs together, count bath toys, or see who can blow the most bubbleswhatever types of activities will entertain the toddler so that they don't mind taking a bath. Use your imagination to get them involved and excited about bath time. You can also use bath time as storytime, letting the toddler pick out a book or two they want read to them while they're taking a bath. Play music while they're in the bath, or ask the toddler to help you come up with a bathtime song. Get your toddler used to interacting with water by testing out some water activities outside of the bathroomlikely outdoors. You can encourage them to play in the sprinklers, sit in a kiddie pool, scoop water into cups from a bowl, or even just use a hose to water the plants. There are tons of bath toys available that help turn bathtime into a fun activity. Choose bath toys that won't be damaged by water, such as rubber ducks, boats, animals, or squirt toys. When bathtime is over, let the toys dry out so they don't grow any sort of mold or mildew. You can purchase bath toy letters or waterproof books, allowing your toddler to work on their phonics while in the tub. Bath toys such as basketball hoops and fishing games help improve hand-eye coordination while taking a bath too. There are lots of different art supplies available for bathtime, such as bath paints, markers, crayons, and foams. Your toddler can draw on themselves or the tub's walls to have fun while bathing, and it all washes off once bath time is over. There are also bath dyes that will turn the water a different color (but they don't stain the tub or the toddler). This will help the toddler keep their head tilted back while you wash and rinse their hair, keeping all of the soap out of their eyes. You can tape a picture, attach stars, or hang a mobile from the ceiling to capture their attention. If your child is wary about the water, try to make the water engaging by adding bubbles. Your child will have fun playing in the bubble bath while you scrub them clean. Make sure to get bubble bath that will not irritate your toddler's skin or eyes. If you don't have bubble bath, you can create bubbles by pouring soap into a stream of running water. You most likely won't win a battle with a toddler who is at the height of enjoying their playtime if you start telling them it's bathtime. Instead, create a routine for your toddler so that they develop an understanding of when bathtime will occur. Stick to this schedule and have bathtime at the same time each day. For example, your toddler's routine could involve playing outside, eating dinner, and then taking a bath. If you need to change the routine, explain the reasoning to your child.
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Turn taking a bath into a game. Try out water games outside of the bathtub. Use bath toys to make taking a bath fun. Buy bath paint or crayons for an artsy bathtime. Hang a picture or similar attention-grabber on the ceiling. Distract your child with bubbles. Set a routine to get your toddler excited for bath time.