Problem: Article: Checking your strings regularly can help assure you that the Mirena is still in place. Most healthcare providers recommend checking the strings once a month, between periods. Some may suggest checking as often as every 3 days during the first 3 months after insertion, since this is the period of time when the Mirena is most likely to slip out. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water, and rinse thoroughly. Then dry off with a clean towel. Squatting or sitting will make it easier for you to reach your cervix. Get into a position that feels comfortable for you. Use your middle or index finger. Your cervix should feel firm and slightly rubbery, like the tip of your nose.  If you have a hard time getting your finger into your vagina, try coating it with a bit of water-based personal lubricant first. You may wish to shorten or file your nails first to prevent scratching or irritating your vagina or cervix. Once you have found your cervix, feel around for the IUD strings. The strings should be protruding slightly from your cervix, typically by around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm). Do not pull on the strings! If you notice any of the following signs that the Mirena has started to move out of place, check with your healthcare provider:  The strings feel much longer or shorter than you expect. You cannot feel the strings at all. You can feel the plastic end of the Mirena device.
Summary: Check your Mirena strings once a month. Wash your hands before checking. Squat or sit down. Insert 1 finger into your vagina until you feel your cervix. Feel for the strings.

Problem: Article: This will help to socialize your kitten to the vet's office and allow you to ask any questions you have early on. It will also set a baseline for your kitten's health, as well as identifying any problems that need to be addressed. Desexing is important, as it reduces the cat's urge to spray or territory mark. It also reduces the urge to escape and wander in order to find a mate.   Your veterinarian will discuss the best age for surgery for your kitten. Early neutering can be done from 12 weeks of age and should be done by 5 - 6 months at the latest. Your first routine visit to the vet should be around 9 weeks of age for its first vaccination. The vet will advise about the disease risks in your area and what vaccinations are advisable.  A typical "core," or essential, vaccination is against feline distemper. This is a tough virus that you can walk in on your shoes, so even if kitty is an indoor cat they are still at risk. Feline leukemia requires close contact with other cats, so if your kitten lives indoors, the risk is much lower and this vaccine may not be necessary. Depending on which state you live in, rabies vaccination may be compulsory. This is usually given from 12 weeks of age. Worming is advisable to get rid of any worms passed from mother to kitten. Worming protocols vary depending on which products are used. The easiest method is to use a product which kills fleas and worms, such as Stronghold (UK) / Revolution (US), which is applied to the skin on the back of the neck once a month. A microchip is implanted beneath the skin of the scruff by your veterinarian. This transmits a unique number which is registered with a database that holds your contact details. Should the cat escape and be handed in at a shelter, or should the cat be stolen, the chip provides proof of ownership.
Summary: Take your kitten to its veterinarian within a week of getting it. Get your kitten fixed. Get your kitten vaccinated. Get your kitten dewormed and eliminate fleas. Consider having your kitten microchipped.

Problem: Article: Before you start each class, spend 5-10 minutes before it starts talking to regulars and getting to know new faces. Establishing yourself as friendly and approachable will increase the likelihood of people going to your classes again.  You might, for example, ask the whole class how their day was or if they have any fun plans for the weekend. Make a goal each class to remember one thing that a class member tells you and ask them about it again the next time you see them. Tell the class your name and a sentence or two about your experience so they can feel connected to you. After you've introduced yourself, ask your class about any injuries, pregnancies, or health conditions they might have so you can keep an eye out for those clients. You could say, for example, "Hello, my name is Taylor, and I've been a yoga teacher for three months here. Before we start the class, can I ask if anyone is pregnant or if there are any health conditions I should be aware of?" Some clients prefer a "tough love," drill sergeant-like instructor while others prefer a kinder, gentler approach. Most will be somewhere along the spectrum. Pay attention to your class as a whole and on the individual level so you can adjust your encouragements to what they prefer. As you get to know regular clients, you'll be able to remember what they respond well to. If you notice a person or group of people who seem to be falling behind, go out of your way to encourage them. Pay attention to and respond to their reaction—if they want to be pushed hard, help them along but if they don't like the extra attention, let them exercise at their own pace.
Summary: Mingle with your clients before the class starts. Introduce yourself at the beginning of each class. Shape your leadership strategy based on the class. Watch for clients who seem to be struggling.

Problem: Article: If you have leftover wax, pour it into an airtight container, like a sturdy plastic Tupperware container. Pop it in the fridge and use it within 4 to 5 weeks. Reheat it before you use it.
Summary:
Pour any leftover wax in an airtight container and refrigerate it.