Are you jealous of your sister? Do you pick fights with her and realize that’s what you’re doing? It might be that part of the problem is you, and your sister is responding to your treatment. It also might be that you have been busy with your own friends and life and haven’t paid much attention to her for a while. Whether she’s older or younger, close or far apart in age, every sibling relationship is different and the dynamics are dependent upon your personalities. Think about how you want to interact with your sister and how you want your relationship to work.  Do you want to be buddies and go to parties together? Would you rather have her as a mentor figure to help you figure out problems in your own life? Do you want to help, guide, and protect her? Are you still thinking of her as she was five years ago? Do you really know her as she is now? It’s easy to not pay attention to how your sister is growing and changing -- she’s always around and you have a lot going on in your own life. If you don’t really know what your sister is like now, or her interests or friends, it’s time to get to know her. She might feel the same about you.  Come up with some fun questions you two could ask each other, from wacky to ordinary: favorite movie of the last few years, favorite weird-sounding ice cream flavor, place she’d most or least like to visit. Follow her on social media -- you will be able to see how she presents herself and her interests, who her friends are, and how she sees her place in the world. Take a trip together. It could be a simple as an overnight camping trip to the beach or getting a motel room at the mountain. There’s just something about a trip with someone that can really help you get to know them more and open up. Do an activity together. It could be anything -- rollerskating, volunteering at a soup kitchen, learning yoga together, whatever you and your sister think sounds fun. Look through old pictures of yourself together. Remember some of the fun (and not-so-fun) times from childhood. We all come to sibling relationships with baggage from the past, but it can weigh on both you and your sister. Forgive past behavior of your sister’s that you haven’t liked. Don’t re-hash arguments or problems you had when you were both much younger.
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One-sentence summary -- Examine the current relationship you have with your sister. Determine what kind of relationship you want with your sister. Think about how you see your sister. Start fresh in the relationship.


The room shouldn't be cold enough that it gives your baby shivers. Also, the water should be comfortably warm, but not too warm. Test it on the inside of your arm to make sure it's comfortable. You should have all the supplies you need at hand. In fact, make sure they are within reach so you don't have to step away from your baby. Plus, you should take off any jewellery you don't want to get wet or that could scratch your baby.  For a sponge bath, you'll need a flat surface in a warm area, along with something for your baby to lay on, such as clean towel or blanket. You'll also need a basin or sink to hold the warm water, along with all the supplies you'll need for a regular bath, minus the bathtub. For a regular bath, you'll need a place where you can bathe your baby, such as a baby bathtub or even a sink with a washcloth in the bottom. You'll also need a washcloth, mild soap, mild baby shampoo, and a towel. Don't forget the clean diaper and clean clothes. It is never safe to leave a baby alone in a bathtub or on a flat surface like a counter. Make sure you are always right there, and if you are giving a bath to a baby on a counter, make sure you keep a hand on your baby at all times.  It only takes an inch of water to drown a baby, and it can happen in under a minute. If you're giving a sponge bath, the baby could easily roll off the counter, injuring him- or herself. If you're doing a sponge bath, place your baby on his or her back on the flat surface. If you're using a tub, undress your baby, then gently lay your baby down in the water on his or her back, putting your baby in feet first.  Make sure you keep your baby warm by pouring water over him or her throughout bath time, if your baby is in a bathtub. For a sponge bath, you don't need to completely undress the baby because you'll only show what needs washing at the moment. Start with the face, rinsing it with clean water only. Move on to the scalp. Use a little baby shampoo in your washcloth or hand, and gently rub it into the scalp. Use water to rinse it out, or ring out the washcloth with clean water. Rub it over the scalp to clean off the shampoo.  Use a mild soap to wash the rest of your baby's body. For a boy, gently wash all around the penis without lifting the flap of skin. For a girl, wash from front to back without parting the vaginal lips.  Rinse off any soap with a clean washcloth and water. At the end of the bath, make sure you've washed all the soap off the scalp by running your hand over your baby's head. Leaving soap on can cause dryness, which in turn may contribute to cradle cap. At the end, use a towel to gently pat your baby dry. Make sure the scalp is dry. You can apply a baby lotion if his or her skin appears dry. Put your baby in a fresh diaper and fresh clothes. As you lift your baby out, be sure to have one hand supporting his or her neck and the other under his or her bottom, as you wrap your fingers around the baby's thigh so you don't lose your grip.
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Work in a warm room with warm water. Make sure you're ready. Stay with your baby at all times. Place your baby down. Wash your baby. Make sure your baby's scalp is clean. Dry off your baby.