Advertise in the newspaper, online or on local notice boards at schools, churches and coffee shops. Show parents and their children around your facilities, introduce them to the staff, and explain the schedule and curriculum to them. Obtain the necessary paperwork to admit children into your day care. Once your day care is up and running, keep improving your facilities, policies, and program structure to provide the best possible care to the children you are serving and attract a steady stream of new clients.

Summary: Let people know that you're open for business. Meet with parents. Learn as you go.


Although owners typically assume that the older dog will be the more aggressive, this isn't always true. Be prepared for the puppy to display aggressive tendencies as well, and treat both dogs with equal care and attention. You will need a friend or family member to drive the puppy to the park while you drive the adult dog. If you and your dog frequent a nearby park, choose a more neutral place to have the dogs meet, like a friend's backyard or a different park. You could also have the puppy and dog meet each other at the shelter or at your local pet supply store. Both dogs should be leashed. However, do not hold the leash taut since tension on the leash can signal anxiety or fear. Instead, walk the dogs on a loose leash at a safe distance from each other, about 10 to 20 feet (3.0 to 6.1 m) or more. This way, the dogs will be able to see each other.  Have a bag of doggy treats on hand. Reward the dogs for just seeing each other without showing any aggression or negative behavior. If your adult dog isn't leash trained, you may want to wait until it is before you adopt a puppy. Let the dogs cross each other's paths while still maintaining a safe distance. Walk the dog over to where the puppy was while your friend walks the puppy to where the adult dog was. This will enable the dogs to smell where the other has walked. Reward the dogs each time they look at each other in a non-aggressive way. If either the dog or the puppy stares aggressively, snarls, growls, bares its teeth, or has a stiff-legged gate, it is displaying defensive or aggressive behavior. Simply distract the dog by interesting it in something else like a ball, or call its name like, "Hey Bud!" You can also distract the aggressive dog by standing in front of it to block its vision of the other dog.    Avoid distracting the aggressive dog with treats since this may reinforce the negative behavior. Additionally, interrupt the interaction if the adult dog is displaying overly excited behavior such as jumping or pulling on the leash. If both of the dogs are wagging their tails and sniffing, bring them closer together. If they seem interested in meeting each other, let them meet each other on their own terms. After the obligatory sniffing, the puppy may roll on its back and expose its stomach to show submission.  Avoid holding the puppy in your arms to “protect” it. This may make the puppy feel vulnerable and restrained. Let the puppy greet the adult dog on the ground. If it feels scared or threatened, it will run in between your legs for protection. If the adult dog does not seem interested, don't force the meeting. Let the adult dog meet the puppy on its own terms. Have the puppy and dog alternate between walking in front of each other. Let the adult dog walk in front of the puppy. Then let the puppy walk in front of the adult dog. If either dog shows any signs of aggression, pull it away or call its name. Don't offer the aggressive dog treats or speak soothingly to it, as this reinforces and encourages the aggressive behavior. Once the dogs are tolerating each other without threatening or fearful behavior, it is time to take them home. Have your friend or family member drive your puppy back to your house while you drive the adult dog. Having the dogs together in an enclosed space like a car may make the dogs feel as if they are being forced to tolerate each other, which can lead to conflict between them.

Summary: Remember that the puppy can be the aggressor, too. Take both dogs to a nearby park in separate cars. Walk the dogs on a loose leash. Lead the dogs past each other. Interrupt the interaction if either dog becomes tense or wary. Shorten the distance between the dogs if they seem comfortable. Walk the dogs side by side if the interactions between the dogs are positive. Drive the dogs home in separate cars, even if the meeting went well.


Use either a kettle or pot and boil 1 cup of water. When the water starts bubbling, remove it from the flame. Then pour it into a large glass mixing bowl.  Pour the water gently so it doesn’t splash and burn you. Use an oven mitt while handling the pot for extra safety. This amount of water should fill about 1/3 of the bowl. If the bowl you’re using is larger than this, double the Jello servings. This recipe is for small packets of Jello, which contain 6 oz. (170 g). If you’re using large packets, which hold 12 oz. (340 g), boil 2 cups (480 ml) instead. This gives the Jello plenty of time to cool and firm up so it supports the weight of the object. Place the bowl out of the way where no one will disturb or knock it over.  If there is uncovered food in your refrigerator that might transfer to the Jello, cover the bowl with plastic wrap. If not, then leave the Jello uncovered while it's setting. The Jello needs to be very firm for this to work, so don’t take it out early. There are “speed-setting” tricks to make Jello set faster, but don’t use them for this trick. The Jello won’t be firm enough.

Summary: Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of boiling water into a large glass bowl. Leave the Jello in the refrigerator for 4 hours.


A cast-iron skillet is great at conducting heat, meaning that it spreads it out evenly over the entire surface. Use a nice neutral oil to cook the steak in. Olive oil is great for pasta and eggplant, but not so great for cooking steaks. Canola or another vegetable oil is probably better.  For best results, use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak. Here's a guide of how internal temperature corresponds to doneness:  120° F (48.8° C) = Rare 130° F (54.4° C) = Medium rare 140° F (60° C) = Medium 150° F (65.5° C) = Medium well 160° F (71.1° C) = Well done Aromatics you may use while pan-searing may include:  Rosemary Thyme Marjoram Garlic Sage As you cook your meat, the juices travel to the inside of your meat as the muscle fibers contract. If you cut your steak right after you take it from the grill, the juices in the center fall out more freely. If you wait for at least five minutes, the muscle fibers relax and the juices spread out more evenly throughout the whole steak. Enjoy your wonderfully cooked steak alongside some German potato salad and brussel sprouts, for example.
Summary: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until heavily smoking. Add the steak to the pan, paying attention to placement if pan has raised ridges. Flip frequently, about every minute or so, for about 6 to 12 minutes, until desired internal temperature has been reached. Before doneness has been reached, add 2 tablespoons of butter and any additional aromatics. After steak is cooked (steak will continue to cook off the heat), allow it to rest for at least five minutes. Enjoy.