Article: This stretch is very useful at loosening up your groin and inner thigh muscles, which are crucial to executing a Chinese split.  Sit on the floor with your back straight.  Bend your knees and bring the soles of your feet together in front of you.  Slowly pull your heels in towards your groin. Try to get your heels as close to you as you comfortably can, and keep your hands gripping your ankles.  Gently flex your knees down until they are touching the floor, or as close to the floor as you can comfortably get them. You can use your elbows to push your knees downward.  While exhaling, bend forward at the waist, and try to get your chest as close to the floor as possible. Hold the position for 20 seconds, then release it. This yoga position will help you stretch and loosen the muscles in your groin, calves, and quads, all major muscle groups needed to do a Chinese split.  Begin by lying flat on your back. As you exhale, pull your knees up towards your stomach.  While holding the outsides of each foot in your hands, open your knees just past the width of your abdomen, and pull your knees towards your armpits.  Try to keep your shins perpendicular to the floor. Hold the position for as long as you comfortably can (around 10 to 30 seconds should be sufficient), then release the pose. This yoga pose might be one of the best stretches to prepare your body for doing Chinese splits. Take it slow, though, as this position may be strenuous for first-time practitioners.  Begin by entering a staff pose. Sit on the floor with your back straight and your legs fully extended in front of you, with the insides of your feet touching.  Spread both legs outward. Try to form both legs into 90 degree angles with your hips. Slide your bottom slightly forward while keeping your legs spread to help push your legs as wide as you can comfortably spread them.  While keeping your knee caps pointed upward, stretch your hands forward between your legs as far as you can go without bending at the waist.  Hold the pose for around one minute, or as long as you comfortably can. Then release the pose.
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Do a butterfly stretch. Practice the Happy Baby pose. Do a wide-angle seated forward bend.

Problem: Article: The minimum requirements to be a preschool teacher are to have a high school diploma and a certificate in early childhood education. If you do not have a high school diploma, you can obtain a high school equivalency credential by taking the GED exam.  Sign up for test-prep classes through your local community college or technical college to prepare you for the GED exam. The GED Testing Service also offers low-cost and free practice tests and tutorials online. Once you have your GED, you can either obtain an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in ECE to become a preschool teacher. However, many public schools require that their teachers have a bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE to be a preschool teacher.  Teachers in private schools or daycare settings may only be required to have an associate’s degree in ECE. A certificate is also a typical requirement to be a preschool teacher in private schools.  Preschool teachers working in public school programs, like Head Start, may only be required to have an associate’s degree and experience working with children. However, most have a bachelor’s degree in ECE. Certification for preschool teachers in public schools includes passing state certification exams after the completion of a bachelor’s degree. In order to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate, a candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed 480 hours of experience working with children, and 120 hours or more of formal education. Some states accept the National Child Care Association’s Certified Childcare Professional credential if a candidate does not hold a college degree, or has a college degree in a field unrelated to childhood education. Look into your state’s requirements for teaching preschool children. To maintain your CDA certification, you will need to continue your education. If you work in a private school setting or a childcare center, you will need to keep your first aid certification up-to-date, demonstrate active teaching practice, and have a membership in an approved organization for childcare professionals. Public school preschool teachers are required to participate in professional development hours during each renewal period to maintain their certification.
Summary: Obtain a high school diploma. Get a degree in early childhood education (ECE). Become certified. Maintain certification.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Line up 3 coins along the left side of your music stand. Play the hardest section in the song you're learning. If you play it well, advance a token. Then, play the section again, and advance the second token if you play it well. If you make a mistake, return all of the tokens to the starting position. Continue until all of your tokens have advanced across the music stand or for up to 15 minutes. You can use any small item as a token. For instance, buttons or cookies can also make great tokens. Instead of practicing in the same room for your entire session, play each section in a different room. Start in your typical practice space, such as your bedroom. Then, move to the bathroom, kitchen, living room, and porch. Alternatively, take your practice session outside and pick a few houses to serve as your tour destinations.  If anyone is around, thank them for coming to your concert, then play for them. Even if you make a mistake, they'll likely be delighted and give you applause. If you're nervous, ask someone, like a parent, guardian, or sibling, to go with you. Take a deck of cards or some popsicle sticks and write different gestures on them, such as “stick out your tongue,” “close your eyes,” or “stand on one foot.” Then, put them in a jar. During practice, pull out one card or stick before you play each section. Perform the section while doing the gesture on the card or stick.  For instance, let's say your stick says, “walk in a circle.” While you play the next section, you'd walk around in a circle until it's finished. Other gestures you might write on your cards or sticks include, “shake your bottom,” “close one eye,” “do fish lips,” “sing along,” “wiggle your nose,” or “sway.” Ask a friend or family member to set up 8-10 cups, with 5-6 treats placed under them. After each section, pick a cup to see if you get a treat. Keep practicing until all of your treats are found.  Ideally, it's best to have more cups than sections you plan to practice. That way you don't accidentally find all of the treats before you finish playing. Treats can be candies or small items, depending on what you prefer. For instance, you might keep a big bowl of things you like, such as bite-sized candies, trinkets, costume jewelry, nail polish, hot wheels, makeup samples, bouncy balls, etc.

SUMMARY: Do a token race to help you master harder sections. Go on a “tour” of your home or neighborhood. Use silly cards or sticks to make practice playful. Play “pick a cup” with hidden treats.

In some cases, parents rely on their children for emotional support during difficult times. This may not be a problem, but if you feel burdened by it, it's important to talk to your parent about how you feel. You should not be expected to be the rock if you are having problems dealing with the divorce as well. If a parent depends on you for support more than you are comfortable with, try to think of other people who he or she may be able to confide in. If there are no close friends or family members for the parent to talk to, suggest professional counseling. Try to keep in mind that the divorce is just as hard for your parents as it is for you. They may need help dealing with their emotions, just like you might.
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Let your parents know if they are leaning on you too much.