Know that you will have to interact with each other, probably a lot. Break-ups get even more complicated when children are involved. More people’s emotions are at stake, and you cannot simply avoid your ex as you might wish to. Researchers believe that co-parenting is best for children.  Co-parenting involves sharing both time and decision-making, which requires maintaining open and frequent communication with your ex. If it is too difficult to communicate openly and directly, consider passing a notebook back and forth that includes any important information about your children’s time with you. As you make these arrangements, try to maintain amicability toward your ex.  Shouting, name-calling, and other forms of conflict can negatively affect your children and undermine their relationship with their other parent.  You: John, I know this is difficult, but I need you to tell me what time you will be picking up the kids. Him: Stop nagging. I'll pick them up after work. You: I understand that this sounds like nagging to you, but I have things I need to do tonight. Him: Fine, I'll pick them up at six. Take whatever action is required to protect yourself and your children.
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One-sentence summary -- Be open, direct, and communicative with your ex. Be respectful. Do not try to interact with a violent or otherwise abusive ex.


Try to find a blank map of the country, continent, or region you’re learning about.  Print the blank map, and do your best to fill the map out.  You may want to begin by giving yourself a list of items to place on the map and work towards filling out the map purely from your memory.  Try searching online for “blank map of [place].” For example, you may search for “blank map of Africa.” Use pencil while filling out the map so that you can erase and make changes.  Additionally, you could reuse the map to quiz yourself again if you erase everything cleanly. One of the best ways to learn anything is to have fun with your learning.  If you can find a way to turn your geography learning into a game, you will likely be more successful.  Here are some ideas for keeping it fun:  Make a bet with a friend who is also learning geography about who can fill out a blank map of an area faster.  The loser buys the other person dinner. Make a fake passport, and every time you feel that you have mastered details about a country, give yourself a “stamp” from that country.  Play an online geography trivia game. Play trivia that includes a geography category.  Many bars and restaurants have regular trivia nights, and you can use these as an opportunity to flex your geography “muscles.”  You might even win money or a gift certificate that could pay for your meal! There are many apps for smartphones and tablets and software or online program options for learning geography. You can find a list of free geography quiz sites/programs here.  Technology opens up the world to you, and if you embrace the opportunities afforded by various technology, you can learn about the geography and culture of many different places in the world in no time! If the program you are using gives you a score, keep trying to improve your score each time you use the program.
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One-sentence summary -- Fill out a blank map. Make it fun. Use apps and software.


This is the app with the rainbow pinwheel icon and can be found in the app drawer.  This it the 3 dots connected by lines in the lower left corner of the screen. Scroll down if you do not see it in the list of options. This is the blue arrow in the lower right corner. A blue checkmark will appear next to a name when it is selected. This is the blue arrow in the lower right corner. The photo will be uploaded and sent as a snap to the selected contacts.
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One-sentence summary -- Open the Photos app. Tap the photo you want to upload. Tap the Share button. Tap Snapchat. Tap the Send button. Select recipients. Tap the Send button.


The power button is on the right. You must be running iTunes version 10.7 or later. You can check for updates in the App Store (Mac) or download the latest version for Windows. If you are having trouble running iTunes, try closing all other applications on your computer.  On the iPhone, you can choose to set up the iPhone as a new device or restore information from an iTunes backup. If choosing to setup as a new device, see Activate-an-iPhone for more information.
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Power on your iPhone. Open iTunes on your computer. Click Continue. Continue with iPhone setup.