Article: To work legally as any type of technician, you’ll need to acquire an operating license from your Department of Health or Public Health. Depending on your location, this license may be for cosmetology, permanent makeup, or tattooing. To apply for a license, contact the department and request an application. Make sure you know and meet their requirements for facility, equipment, and personal hygiene before applying. Whether practicing with a license or not, national governing boards like the Food and Drug Administration have strict cosmetic requirements to keep consumers safe. These are available to view on the board’s official website and range from pigment and ink requirements to infection and injury prevention. To avoid major fines or malpractice lawsuits, make sure you understand and comply with any and all national standards. Microblading is regulated on the local level as a form of permanent makeup or tattoo. These regulations vary widely by country, state or district, and county. For information on what you need to become a practicing technician in your specific area, contact your local Department of Health, Cosmetology, Human Services, or Commerce. for a job. If you’re just starting out, look for jobs at cosmetic and permanent makeup boutiques. Do not expect a full technician position right away, though assistant technician jobs are well within reach. Once you have significant cosmetic experience, try opening your own practice to make more money and have greater control over your career. Look for jobs with organizations and individuals listed on the SPCP and AAM’s online databases.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Acquire a license from the Department of Health. Meet national cosmetic regulation standards. Look up your area’s specific microblading requirements. Apply
Article: One of the cornerstones of helping a depressed child is unconditional love and support from their parents and family members. Remind your child that you are there to talk and help them in any way you can, even if what they say is unpleasant.  Keep in mind that it is important to reinforce your statements about love and support by repeating them to your child often. Even if your child doesn’t believe them, saying them is important. Remind yourself that your child’s inactivity or inability to engage is not because of laziness, but a disease. This can help you be more understanding and supportive of their problems. Avoid telling your child to “snap out of it” at any time. No person would ever choose to be depressed and your child would likely “snap out of it” if they could. Teachers and other educational professionals are there to promote your child’s welfare. Keeping educational professionals in the loop about what your child is experiencing can ensure that they give your child a little extra love and support, too. Remember that educational professionals are also required to keep the information about your child’s depression confidential, so your child shouldn’t have to worry about other students or parents finding out.  Let teachers, administrators, and schools nurses know about any problems at school that contribute to your child’s depression. Also let them know about any medication your child takes and side effects it may cause. Ask teachers to consider giving your child less homework or being more understanding if your child doesn’t finish their homework because of the depression. Regular activity can increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. This can help relieve the symptoms of depression and help your child relax. Encourage your child to do some type of activity every day or incorporate it into the family routine, which can also help to boost your child’s mood.  Allow your child to do any physical or creative activities they enjoy. This could be going for walks, biking, swimming, or even jumping on a small trampoline. Creative activities such as painting or dancing can have similar anti-depressant effects. Tell your child you want to try yoga, tai chi, or qigong together. Some doctors and patients with depression have found these types of relaxing exercises particularly effective against the symptoms of the condition. Poor nutrition can exacerbate depression. Making sure that your child is getting three nutritious meals and two snacks every day can promote their overall well-being and help with the symptoms of depression.  Focus on giving your child a variety of foods from the five food groups of fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, and whole grains. In addition, choose foods with mood-enhancing folic acid such as asparagus. Foods like avocados are high in Vitamin B and can help relieve any stress that is contributing to your child’s depression.  Consider cooking meals together with your child, which gives you some special one-on-one time. Children who are depressed are more likely to use alcohol and drugs. Talk to your child openly about this and give them the support to stop using. You can also help by making sure that any alcohol or drugs you have in your home are locked up. Explain to your child that alcohol and drugs may make them feel better quickly, but will make the depression worse in the long run. Stress because of schoolwork, social situations, or chores can contribute significantly to a child’s depression. Reducing your child’s exposure to things that cause  stress may help relieve symptoms.  Talk to teachers and others at school about reducing homework to help your child cope. Ask if switching classes is possible because of factors such as bullying. Be sure to make similar stress reduction changes at home, too. Give your child fewer or easier chores or help them break them up into manageable parts.  Praise your child for doing things well or even just trying. This can do wonders in helping a child feel less stress. Every person needs enough rest to maintain their physical and mental health. This is especially true for children with depression. Make it a priority that your child gets nine to 11 hours of sleep every night, which may help reduce the symptoms of depression. Let your child take short naps of only 20 to 30 minutes, which can help them feel better.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Offer your child unconditional support. Inform your child’s school. Encourage daily activity or exercise. Feed your child healthy meals. Ensure your child isn’t using alcohol or drugs. Reduce your child’s stress. Promote healthy sleep patterns.
Article: A couch is a big investment, and ordering it sight unseen is a big risk. Deciding whether a couch is to your exact taste and can stand the test of time is almost impossible to do with pictures alone.  That being said, online reviews are helpful for learning other people’s thoughts on the comfort and durability of potential couches. Make sure you are comfortable with the return policy of the couch distributor and the quality of customer support you’re likely to get if you experience troubles with your purchase.  You may have to pay shipping if you order online, and will probably need to be present when the couch is delivered. Contact the couch company immediately if you find any problems. Sit how you normally would on the couch, then see how you feel. Different couches have different softness, and factors like seat depth and armrest height make a difference, too. Lower arms are good for curling up and getting comfy while watching TV, while multi-cushion sofas might be harder to nap on and firm seat backs are more supportive if you usually sit upright. Swaying, creaking, or squeaking indicate poorly installed springs or a weak frame. Lift one side about 6 in (15 cm) off the ground. If the leg on the other side is still touching the ground, the frame is weak. The couch legs should be attached to the frame by screws and pegs, not just glue, staples, and nails. They should be tight and close together, but not feel like they are poking through the fabric. If the sofa has only webbing or mesh, it will probably be uncomfortable and flimsy. Feel free to ask the salesperson for a swatch of the upholstery to bring home, where you can see how the fabric looks in artificial and natural light and test how easy it is to clean.  Cotton and linen upholstery is reasonably priced and easy to clean, and microfiber blends can act like cotton and are stain resistant. Leather looks nice and lasts a long time, but is extremely expensive. Natural blends with polyester can snag and wear out overtime. Silk gives the couch a sleek look but is very hard to care for. The average couch sells for $1,000 but designer couches can cost $10,000. The couch should compliment the space you are going to put it in, and feel like a piece you’ll want in your home for many years to come. Discuss the price for delivery up front, and make sure you can get a full refund if the store doesn’t deliver on time.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Test the couch in person, even if you plan to order it online. See how comfortable you find the couch. Assess the sturdiness of the frame. Press the springs through the upholstery, if there are any. Experiment with lighting and by staining the couch fabric. Buy your couch or sofa.