Cavaliers are gentle good-natured dogs, but, as with all canines, they enjoy the sense of security associated a capable owner who demonstrates they are in charge. Training sessions should be reward-based and clicker training lends itself ideally to this.  The principle behind clicker training is that the dog associates the click-clack of the clicker with a reward. When the dog shows a desired behavior (such as "sit") the click-clack marks the exact moment being rewarded, which helps the dog understand what behavior earns a reward. Then a cue word "Sit" is added to the click-clack, and eventually the clicker noise dropped in favor of the command. Good basic commands to teach are Sit, Stay, and Come. This equips you with good control of the dog because you can stop them and recall them to you, whatever the circumstances, hence keeping the dog safe. Your Cavalier will love the one-to-one time with you, so training generally strengthens the bond between you. Try to schedule two, 10 - 15 minutes sessions a day. Cuddle it, snuggle it, and pet it every day. What a Cavalier wants most from life is to be loved and adored. Make sure you don't disappoint your dog by ignoring it. The love you give you will get back ten fold from your Cavalier.

Summary: Train your Cavalier. Spend time training your dog every day. Lavish your Cavalier with love.


Pastels come in several forms, oil pastels, hard pastels, soft pastels, and pastel pencils, and each has distinctive properties. Oil pastels are pastels with wax and inert oil as added ingredients. Pastel paper comes in a variety of different textures and weights but is usually rougher than the paper used for acrylic or watercolor painting. This is because pastel does not like to stick to a completely smooth surface.  Pastel paper also comes in different colors, as pastels are great for working on colored paper because of the density and saturation of their color. Pastel paper is sometimes manufactured with a "laid" effect, meaning the grain on one side is made of closely spaced lines and the opposite side has a slightly mottled surface. Yet another type of pastel painting paper is very close to a carborundum (wet 'n dry) or a coarse sandpaper. These can be fun types of paper to experiment with. If you are unsure which type you would like to use, try purchasing a few pieces of each type of pastel and paper, then figure out what you like, and don't like, about each through experimentation. While not used interchangeably, soft pastels, hard pastels, and pastel pencils can be used in combination with each other in the same painting. Oil pastels, on the other hand, can be difficult to blend with the other types of pastels. Keep this in mind when purchasing your pastels.

Summary: Decide which type of pastels you would like to use. Learn about the types of paper you use for pastel painting. Purchase pastels and pastel paper at your local art supply store.


The function mysql_query works in two ways. "For SELECT, SHOW, DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN and other statements returning result set, mysql_query() returns a resource on success, or FALSE  on error. For other type of SQL statements, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DROP, etc, mysql_query() returns TRUE on success or FALSE on error." (PHP documentation).  These lines of code do two things. First they call "mysql_query," which will return true or false based on the success of the query. If the output of mysql_query is false the script will die and run the "mysql_error" function (which simply returns the previous MySQL error). The mysql_query function only requires one argument, but like the mysql_select_db function, it is good practice to include a second.  The first argument is a string: a single MySQL query (multiple queries not allowed). The query above creates a new table called "php tutorial". The second argument is the connection resource we are using (in our case $con). It is in there to give of some data to select. Below, see we are setting the output of mysql_query to a variable called $result.   Also notice how the code does not use "or die"(instead it uses the if control statement. This can save you grief when you start getting into error handling beyond simply killing the script. You don't have to worry about it too much now, and you can use "or die" on MySQL queries that return a result set if you want. After the else statement we have a while statement. This part of the code can be confusing so bear with me. mysql_fetch_array will return an array of data containing a single row of the result, labeled by column; however, the next time mysql_fetch_array is run it will return an array of the next row in the result set. The while statement will keep iterating through all the rows (assigning them as arrays to $row), until mysql_fetch_array reaches the end of the result set, then it will return false and the while statement will close. Confusing yes. But this method works well. These functions allow you to do so much more with PHP. I would suggest taking a look at this wikiHow page: How to Create a Basic Login Script in PHP. I would also suggest making your own project like a simple browser turn based rpg to get the hang of working with a database.

Summary: Type this on a new line. Type this on a new line.The first line of code is similar to the last step's code. Take some time to play around with these concepts.


Today’s children are born into a digital age. They love technology and are very adept at using it. Capitalize on their desire to use technology by incorporating it into their assignments.  Instead of writing a journal, let them to document their experiences with a digital camera. Allow students to use computers and tablets to conduct research. Ask students to build websites, create videos, or develop a podcast. Allow kids to listen to required readings. As educators and parents, you can make learning more fun by capitalizing on children’s love for all things digital.   In addition to lecturing, use digital presentation tools to present your lessons. If you are a teacher, incorporate brief educational videos into your lectures. If you are a parent, use brief educational videos to explain concepts your child is struggling to grasp. Instead of learning a world language, allow your kids to learn how to code. As a teacher and parent, consider supplementing lectures and traditional readings with educational videos, podcasts, and plays. Kids that may appear inattentive during a lecture, may be captivated by audio-visual materials.  Show and listen to materials that are relevant to what the kids are learning. As a reward for completing a great work of literature, take your class or child to see the theatrical adaptation. Educational apps and electronic games have acquired a prominent role in teaching our children basic skills and concepts. When used as a complement to traditional methods of learning, these educational tools can improve children’s classroom performance. Other benefits include:  Improving kids tech skills Portability and availability Exposure to alternative methods of learning Utilizing leisure time
Summary: Assign digital projects. Utilize technology in your lessons. Watch or listen to educational programing. Allow kids to play electronic games and educational apps.