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You can reinforce your toddler’s schedule by creating a poster or image of the schedule and placing it in their room. This way, your child can look at the schedule every day and know exactly what the plan is. You can also refer to the schedule throughout the day to remind your toddler what they should expect.  You may also include photographs of your toddler doing each action, such as a photo of your child at play time or a photo of your child eating at the dinner table. This can serve as visual reinforcement of the schedule. Use a clothespin or other marker to note which part of the schedule you are on, moving the marker throughout the day. This can help ease transitions and let your child know that to expect. A poster of the schedule can also be useful if you have more than one child in your household. Your children may be on different schedules, depending on their ages and needs. Having posters of each schedule, with visual images of each child, can help make it easier for your children to follow their own individual schedules. Though it is important that you maintain a set schedule for your toddler, you should not be too rigid or set about the schedule. You want your toddler to learn consistency and stability but you also want to be sure they can be adaptable in the event of a change.  You may introduce small changes to their schedule, like swapping out late morning reading time for a walk outside or having lunch picnic style outside on a nice day. Including small changes can keep your toddler’s days fun and interesting. You should still maintain a few non-negotiables in the routine so there is still a level of consistency. You may maintain the same wake up times, eating times, and bedtimes, but vary the activities between these times. Observe how your child adjusts to the schedule and make changes if necessary. For instance, if your child seems sleepy during lunchtime, you may need to move their lunchtime up so they can take an earlier nap. You should also try to vary up who does what for your toddler throughout the day. Adding variety in terms of who does what role in your toddler’s schedule will ensure they do not become too dependent on one person.  Maybe alternate nights where your partner or a family member puts your toddler to bed so they do not too dependent on you always being there at bedtime. You may also change up who serves your toddler lunch so other family members are involved in their routine. You may also have a babysitter come by a few times a week to give your toddler dinner and put them to bed so they get used to having people outside the family involved in their routine. You should make sure your toddler’s schedule includes enough time for them to have fun, explore, learn, and engage with you on an intimate level. You should also make sure your toddler feels they are benefitting from the schedule in tangible ways. Use the routines in their schedule as incentives so your toddler is more interested in the schedule and follows it willingly. For example, you may make sure there is enough one on one time with your toddler throughout their daily routine so they feel they are benefitting from the schedule. You may also include some of their favorite activities in the play time slots of the schedule so they are excited for their routine.

summary: Create a poster of the schedule. Be flexible when needed. Add variety to the schedule. Include incentives for your toddler to follow the schedule.


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Some people that create a compost pile get worried when they are turning their compost and they discover it is hot in the middle. While it's not strictly necessary, a compost pile that's working at its fastest will heat up.  If you have created a good mix, you may notice that it's very warm inside, even steaming on a cold morning.  This is a good sign. There are some types of yard debris that can go in the compost but they will take a long time to biodegrade, such as tough branches, twigs, and hedge clippings. You may want to compost them separately because they will take longer to break down, especially in a cold climate with a shorter composting season, than other items. Shred heavy materials, if you can, for faster decomposition. You can put weeds in your compost but there is risk that this could spread them around your yard. If you are sure they have not already gone to seed, then they are perfectly safe to compost. However, if they have gone to seed, the safest thing to do is to put them in your yard debris bin instead of your compost bin. While it's technically possible to compost dog feces, this must only be attempted under very special conditions in municipally sanctioned compost bins; usually these are located in local parks. Do not use this compost in or near vegetable and fruit gardens. Check with your local municipality for more information.  Encourage your municipality to supply these bins in parks and on dog-walking routes. Manure of any animal that eats meat should never be added. While herbivorous animals' manure can be great for composting, the manure of a pig, dog, cat, or other carnivore/omnivore can contaminate your compost and plants with food-borne illnesses. There are a variety of to-go food containers that are being used today that are marked as compostable. However, they are typically only compostable in industrial composting processes. They will not break down properly in a home compost bin because the temperatures don't get high enough there.

summary: Expect the compost to heat up. Decide whether to add slow-rotting items. Be cautious about adding weeds to your compost pile. Keep animal waste out of your compost bin. Don't add compostable containers to your home compost bin.


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. Your gut needs rest, just like the rest of your body. Get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Otherwise, your gut's ability to function normally can be temporarily weakened. Additionally, many people have a tendency to overeat if they don't get enough sleep. This, too, creates strain on the gut and a potential for more noise. . Anyone who has given a public talk or gone on an important date can tell you that stress and anxiety can affect the gut. This increases stomach acid, gas, and gurgling. Do what you can to reduce stress. Take deep breaths and get enough exercise. Consider meditation. Wearing clothes that are too tight can obstruct your gut, hindering healthy digestion. This isn't a positive thing under any circumstances, but if you are concerned about gut noises, it definitely may be contributing to the problem. A tight belt or clothing slows the digestion of carbohydrates, contributing to gas. Good oral hygiene can reduce stomach noises by limiting the introduction of unhealthy bacteria through the mouth. If you have ongoing problems with gut noises, especially if they are accompanied by discomfort or diarrhea, see a doctor. This can be a sign of more serious health problems. Ongoing gut problems can be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease, among other problems.
summary: Get enough sleep Relax Loosen your belt. Brush your teeth more often. See a doctor.