Problem: Article: Before you begin the adoption process you’ll want to make sure that you are prepared emotionally and financially to begin the process. Spend some time thinking about why you want to adopt a child. It’s a good idea to write down your reasons and reflect on them.  You might write down that you want to provide a child with a good home. You might also note that you feel that you are ready to love and take care of a child. Don’t adopt a child if you are doing so to try to fix another relationship in your life. Another bad reason is that you are trying to fulfill some societal expectation. You’ve heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. You might not need an entire village, but you will absolutely need support. If you are in a relationship, make sure that you and your partner are on the same page. An adoption won’t work if you are not both committed. Talk openly and honestly about your thoughts on how to raise kids. Show your hopes and fears about how a child will change your life. You should also talk to other family members. You want your child to be able to grow up in a loving and supportive family. Communicate your desire to adopt, and ask for their support. You’ll need to think long term before you begin the adoption process. If you adopt a baby, you’ll need to be thinking 18 years into the future. Consider things such as:  Whether you will raise your child in a certain religion. What type of child care provider you will use and how much you can afford to pay. How you want your child to be educated. Adoption can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. However, it is important to be aware that the process can be lengthy and even frustrating. You might, for example, become attached to a foster child who is eventually reunited with their birth parents. Be prepared to deal with this sort of challenge. Understand that many adoptions can also be financially costly.
Summary: Write down your reasons for wanting to adopt a child. Make sure you have a support system. Ask yourself if you are ready for the responsibility. Consider whether you are ready to go through the lengthy process.

Problem: Article: You can irreparably damage suede if you don't treat it delicately enough or use an unapproved cleaner. If your suede item is very valuable to you it might be worth it to invest in a professional cleaning.
Summary: Consider sending the suede to a professional cleaner.

Problem: Article: Place a cloth underneath the bat so the bottom does not get damaged. Use a table clamp to secure the bat so you can strike it easily with a mallet. Slowly test how much power you need to use so you don’t damage your bat. Swing the mallet with enough power to leave an indentation in the middle of the hitting area. If it’s difficult to see an indentation on the bat, loosen the clamp and hold it up to a light to see if you’ve made a dent. Repeatedly hit the entire flat area of the bat since a ball may be hit anywhere on the surface. Use the same amount of power you used to make your initial indentation across the face of the bat. The entire process should take about 6 hours. As you increase power, continue making the surface of the bat even so it is flat.  Split your time knocking the wood into 10 or 15 10-minute sessions so you don’t get burnt out.  Test the wood with your fingernail occasionally. At first, your fingernail should leave an impression in the wood’s surface, but after you’ve knocked it in, it will be harder to press. Ask a friend to toss gentle pitches to you with an old cricket ball so you can hit them back with the bat. This helps you detect if any sections of the bat hit unevenly. If they do hit unevenly, go back and strike the areas with a mallet again.  Using a new ball could damage the bat if it is hit improperly. Alternatively, put the ball in a sock and tie it to a rope. Put the rope over a tree branch to make a swing. Hit the ball as it swings back and forth.
Summary: Clamp your bat down so the flat edge faces up. Hit the middle of the flat area so it dents. Strike the flat face of the bat until the surface is even. Repeat the process with harder hits until you’ve struck it 20,000 times. Practice hitting soft pitches with the bat.

Problem: Article: You can apply lemon juice to help lighten dark areas of your ringworm scar. Vitamin C is an important nutrient for normal wound healing, so it might help to minimize the appearance of a scar when applied to the skin as well.  To apply lemon juice, soak a cotton swab in lemon juice and apply the lemon juice directly to the ringworm scar. Let the lemon juice dry and then rinse it away with some warm water. You can apply lemon juice to a ringworm scar once per day. You can also massage aloe vera gel into a ringworm scar to help soften the tissue. Aloe vera works well on burn scars, so it might help to improve other types of scars as well. To use aloe vera gel, smooth a small amount over your ringworm scar and leave it on. Do this a few times per day. Applying a steeped green tea bag to a scar may also help to minimize scarring and discoloration due to ringworm. Green tea may help with scars due to its antioxidant properties.  To use green tea as a treatment for a ringworm scar, steep a bag of green tea in hot water for about three minutes. Remove the teabag from the water and squeeze some of the excess water from the bag. Then, apply the tea bag to the ringworm scar and hold it there for about 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat this process three to four times per day. You can also mix St John’s wort oil with castor oil and massage it into a ringworm scar. St John’s wort oil has been shown to promote C-section wound healing, so it may help with other types of scars as well.  To use St. John’s wort oil, place two to three drops of the oil in two tablespoons of castor oil and stir the oils together until they are combined. Then, use your fingers to massage the oil into the ringworm scar. Repeat this process two to three times daily. Honey may also help to reduce the size of scars and discolored areas because honey acts as a natural moisturizer. Manuka honey and Tualang honey are good choices for medicinal use, but you may have to go to a health food store or check online to find these types of honey.  To use honey on a ringworm scar, apply a thin layer of honey and then massage it into your skin for about five to 10 minutes. Leave the honey on the scar for about one hour. Rinse away the honey with warm water after time is up. If desired, you can cover the area in a thin gauze pad while you leave the honey on. Vitamin D oil has anti-inflammatory properties that seem to improve the appearance of surgical scars. Vitamin D has also been found effective for treating psoriasis, which indicates that it may benefit a more minor skin condition such as a ringworm scar.  Talk to your doctor or dermatologist before using vitamin D to see if this treatment is a good option for getting rid of your ringworm scars. If you decide to use vitamin D as a treatment for your ringworm scars, then break open one 2000 IU vitamin D capsule and mix it with four to five drops of castor oil. Then apply the mixture to your ringworm scar and massage it into your skin. Vitamin E is a well-known, popular treatment for scar healing, but some studies have indicated that vitamin E may not be an effective treatment for scars. In some cases, vitamin E has even caused the scar to look worse or resulted in negative skin reactions.  To be safe, check with your doctor or dermatologist before using vitamin E for your ringworm scars. If you decide to use vitamin E oil, try breaking open one 400 IU  vitamin E capsule and mix it with four to five drops of castor oil. Then, apply the mixture directly to your scar and massage it into your skin.
Summary:
Apply lemon juice. Smooth on some aloe vera gel. Hold a green tea bag against the ringworm scar. Try St John’s wort oil. Massage in some honey. Look into vitamin D oil. Consider applying vitamin E oil.