Make sure the soil is kept moist, but not soggy. The tubers will rot in soggy soil. To help keep the right level of soil moisture, mulch around the plants after you have planted them. Use potash and phosphorus as well as a 5-10-10 fertilizer monthly to ensure optimum growth. If you live in a region where the temperature drops below 70 degrees in the winter, dig up the caladium tubers. Replant them when the soil is warm again. If your caladium is in a container, simply bring it inside for the winter. Caladiums do well as house plants. Be sure they get some sunlight during the day. Fertilize every few weeks with a liquid fertilizer.  When your plant begins to die back, but before the first frost, dig up the tuber and discard the wilted leaves. Let the tubers dry out for a few days and then store them with dry peat moss in a box or paper bag in a dark cool place for the winter. Throw out any soft or empty feeling tubers. Plant when the soil is warm and ready for your caladiums to grow well.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep caladiums well watered. Fertilize caladiums periodically. Overwinter your caladiums.


Scientific studies have shown that luckier people have open minds and seek out chance opportunities. Chance opportunities are those random encounters that seem to benefit lucky people. The good news is that by opening your mind, you're more aware of the chance opportunities. Rather than focus on the negative outcome, appreciate any positives. For example, if you got into a car accident and needed costly car repairs, focus on how lucky you were to walk away uninjured. In doing so, you're creating your own good luck, simply by changing your outlook. On a similar note, be grateful. Some studies have shown that reflecting on things you're grateful for can make you happier and luckier. Consider your dreams and set achievable goals to get you closer to meeting them. These goals will create opportunities and new experiences which are critical for changing your luck. Working toward future goals prevents you from getting stuck in a rut of a routine and exposes you to new people and situations. When you're optimistic, you tend to view things positively, even if it's an outcome you don't want. In being optimistic, you can view a negative situation in a positive light. For example, imagine tripping and breaking your arm. An unlucky person would focus on how bad luck made him fall, while a lucky person would instead think how lucky he was that he broke his non-dominant hand. Believe that you have the power to change your situation. Start by addressing what's upsetting you and decide what you need to do to feel better about it. Whether it's financial, a relationship, school, or work, realize that you have the ability to turn the issue around positively. By changing your problem, realize that you have the power to effect change. You're not subject to the whims of luck or superstition.
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One-sentence summary -- Open your mind to chance opportunities. Deal with bad luck. Keep your future expectations high. Be optimistic. Be aware of things that bother you and do something about them.


ere is no mother cat. Kittens cannot regulate their own temperature well. Usually the mother cat will keep them warm and clean, but if there is no mother, it will be your job to make sure that the kittens are clean, dry, and warm. Make sure that there is no food or feces stuck to the kitten's fur. You can put a heating pad specifically made for pets to provide a warm spot in their nest. Only warm half of the nest, and put the heating pad under the blankets. This will let the kitten go to the cooler corner if they get too warm. Do not use a heating pad made for humans. To do this, after every feeding (nursing, bottle feeding, eating solid food etc.), place the kitten in the litter box. It should then do its business. If a kitten has an accident, quickly pick it up as soon as possible and place the kitten in the litter box. With persistence, the kitten should learn how to use it.  Kittens will usually learn how to use the litter box on their own or from their mother. Just make sure that the litter box is far from their food and kept clean. You can reinforce litter box use by praising the kitten after it uses the box. The litter box will need to be scooped at least three times a day, and the litter changed at least twice a week. Use clay litter instead of other types of litter, as clay litter can't be ingested as easily. Make sure you hold the kittens frequently, petting them and picking them up. Play with the kittens a lot. The more time you spend with them, the better socialized they will be to people throughout their lives.  Spending time with the kittens is the best part of fostering, so enjoy it. Touch their paws a lot, as they will need to be comfortable with it in the future to have their nails clipped. In order to protect the kittens, you, and any other pets you have from disease, you should wash your hands before and after handling the kittens. A kitten's immune system is still developing, so you need to protect it from everything you can. You also want to keep any illnesses that the kittens might have brought with them away from your existing pets. Most kittens that are fostered will appear healthy when they are placed in your care but it is always possible for illnesses to develop. Look for lethargy, fur loss, breathing problems, diarrhea, scratching, vomiting, discharge, or lack of appetite in the kittens. If the symptoms persist, call the vet. If the kittens have goop coming from their eyes or nose, call the vet or go to the animal shelter to have the kitten looked at. In most cases, you will then be asked to give the kitten medication until the goop is gone. When you sign on to foster kittens, you will need to agree to take them in for a variety of veterinary appointments. This typically includes signing them up for spaying or neutering and taking them in to have it done. There may be other veterinary appointments for the kittens, depending on their health and what veterinary procedures have been done on them before you took them in. In many cases you will need to get them a variety of vaccinations and have their general health assessed by a veterinarian. If you want to, start to let the kittens leave the room for short periods of time once they are seven or eight weeks old and have been at your house for at least a few weeks. However, they should always be accompanied by you and never allowed to run around loose, especially if you have other animals.  Don't force the kittens to interact with other cats or dogs as this can result in injury and fear. Always supervise the kittens carefully, and keep all doors closed. Your shelter will appreciate cute photos and videos being supplied when the kittens are up for adoption. They can post them online, on their website or on a pet finding websites. Typically, you can email the foster coordinator the pictures. If you can, also include a small bio of each kitten. Include a general summary of their personality, which will be helpful for adoptive families considering the kitten. This is the hardest part of fostering, as you have likely grown close to the kittens you are fostering. Remember that you have greatly helped this animal and it will have a great new home and wonderful life thanks to your efforts. If you want to, you can ask your shelter if they would let you know when the kittens are adopted and, if possible, the email of their adopters if you would like to keep in contact.
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and clean if there is no mother cat. Litter-train the kittens. Spend time with the kittens every day. Always wash your hands. Watch for any signs of illness in the kittens. Take the kittens to veterinary appointments. Allow the kittens to leave their room for periods of time. Take photos and videos of the kittens, if possible. Take the kittens back to the shelter, when the time comes.