Problem: Article: Hopefully, if nothing else works, your friend will start talking to you again given time. When he or she does and once things have cooled down, make sure you address the issue of the silent treatment, and how you don't appreciate being treated that way. One way to help establish why it's a problem for you is to state how it makes you feel. That is, tell your friend that you don't like the silent treatment by talking about your feelings and your relationship together. If you can help the person to understand how upset it makes you, they may have a desire to stop acting that way. For example, you could say, "I feel really upset when you ignore my phone calls and emails, especially when we're angry at each other. I end up feeling like you don't care about me or our friendship because you're not willing to talk about our problems." This conversation shouldn't be one-sided. You need to give your friend a chance to respond and discuss what he or she is feeling. If your friend has been feeling jealous, he or she may need a chance to talk about it. Your friend may also not even realize that he or she has been giving you the silent treatment. To give the person a chance to speak, use a question to get the person talking, such as "Now that I've had my say, I'd like to hear from you. What are you thinking and feeling?" If you want, you can also discuss why you think the silent treatment is a poor form of communication. In fact, many psychologists consider it tantamount to emotional abuse. It stops communication, which harms the relationship. Getting things out in the open is much better for moving the relationship forward. For example, you could say, "One reason I'm not a fan of the silent treatment is because we can't solve our problems together. The only way we can move forward is if we talk about it and fix what's come between us."
Summary: Discuss it later. State how it makes you feel. Let your friend talk. Talk about the silent treatment.

Problem: Article: Talk to your employer about organizing your schedule so that you have enough hours to make a suitable amount of money, but also have time to be with your kid. Aim to work the same hours most days to make sure your child knows when you will be home and when you’ll be at work.  If you work irregular hours, try to negotiate with your employer to ensure that you’re home either in the mornings or evenings. That way, you’ll be able to help your child get ready for their day or prepare for bedtime. If your employer isn’t understanding of your situation, talk to your coworkers about swapping shifts whenever possible to fit your schedule. When you’re home, set aside time to bond with your kid by reading with them, eating a meal together, playing games, or helping with homework. Talk to them about school and how they’re doing, and remind them that you love them. Remember to praise them for working hard at school and show support for their interests.  This will also help you to confirm that they’re doing well with their new situation. If you suspect that they aren’t doing well in school or they’re losing interesting in their hobbies, you can use this time to talk to them about what’s going on. For example, you can aim to spend 30 minutes a day doing an activity with your child that they enjoy, like playing a board game or kicking a soccer ball. Remind them frequently in your time together that you’re there to talk to them and that you love them unconditionally. Go over the daily schedule with your kid, and let them know what you’re doing, what they’re doing, and who they will be with. Remind them when they should be at school, what time they’ll be picked up from practices, and what time you think you’ll be home with them.  This can also help to ease a child who’s nervous about being away from you for long periods of time. If you have a hectic schedule, make it a goal to establish a routine during the week. For example, you might go to breakfast with your child every Sunday morning, or read with them every night before bed. Having time for yourself is just as important as having time for your child. Pick a time each week to spend doing an activity that you like, such as reading, watching a TV show, cooking, or even just taking a long shower. Sometimes, enjoying something small can help your mood throughout the week. If you want to, you can even include your child in your “me time.” For example, if you like to read, you can have reading time while your child plays nearby with their toys, or reads silently with you if they’re old enough.
Summary: Work with your employer to find a schedule that works for you. Set aside one-on-one time with your child whenever you can. Establish a routine to create stability for your child. Schedule time for yourself every week.

Problem: Article: By cooking your beans with your ingredients, the beans will take on the flavor of the dish. This will only take about a minute or so. After a minute has passed, if you want to further tenderize your beans, you should add enough water to cover the beans with at least an inch (2.5 cm) of water. You can add as many or as few beans as you desire to this dish. When the beans are tender they are ready to serve. You may want to add some accents to the dish to improve its presentation. You can do this by topping it with some freshly chopped parsley, or even a sprig of parsley. There are many ways you can prepare your navy beans. With 15 minutes of prep time and about 4½ hours of slow simmering, you could make homemade navy bean soup. Pork is a popular accent meat for navy beans, and you might consider making ham hocks with your navy beans in a slow cooker. Many recipes are available online for free. To explore more options for navy bean recipes, you should try doing a keyword search for "navy bean recipes."
Summary: Add the beans. Garnish and serve your navy beans. Try other navy bean recipes.

Problem: Article: Even after a bird is stabilized, it needs to be kept as calm as possible. Since wild birds do not like physical contact with humans, they will experience some stress no matter what. You can help them not panic more, though, by being gentle and deliberate in your actions.  Distressed birds require calming before washing. They may go up to 5 days prior to a bath if it helps them rest and get to a point where they are more likely to survive the stressful washing process. Do not expect to wash any birds at night. After-dark washing adds markedly to their stress, as it disrupts their circadian rhythm. A vet or trained professional needs to check to see if the bird is progressing properly by looking for signs including stabilization, responsiveness to medical treatments, proper weight gain, and normal behavior. This is part of the reason you should not wash a bird on your own. Once the veterinary team has determined that the bird is capable of withstanding the washing process, you can get yourself ready to wash. Come dressed in waterproof clothes including long rubber or latex gloves, chemical resistant eye shields, a plastic apron, and waterproof boots.  Come prepared to get wet. You may be inadvertently injured by a panicking bird, and you need to avoid contaminating the bird or yourself. This is why it is crucial to come in proper protective gear. The rescue organization will likely provide you with some gear. Expect to work as part of a team. Expect to work with at least one other person, if not more. At least one of you will be tasked with keeping the bird in place and as calm as possible while the other scrubs. The bigger the bird, the more hands you’ll need. You will be moving the bird through several tubs of warm water during the washing process. Set these out and fill them before you bring out the bird. They should be filled with a solution of 1% dishwashing liquid in water to create a gentle washing solution.  Remember that the tubs need to be large enough for the bird to fit in with a little extra room to get hands in there, too. The warmth of the water should be comparable to the bird's internal body temperature. In birds, body temperature will range from about 103ºF/39.5ºC to 105ºF/40.5ºC.
Summary:
Keep the bird calm prior to washing. Get your space ready to wash birds. Prepare your workspace with tubs and soap.