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Car seats regulations are constantly updated, and after 6 years they are considered too old to be safe. Some car seats come with a clearly labeled expiration date, which will be visible on a sticker underneath the car seat. Other car seats simply have a manufacture date underneath.  If your car seat has passed its expiration date, do not donate it. If your car seat is 6 years past your car seat’s manufacture date, do not donate it. Even minor crashes can create small damages in car seats that make them unsafe. If you bought your car seat brand new and you know that you have never been in any accident with it, you can consider donating it. If you received your car seat secondhand and are not sure of its previous accident history, it is safest not to donate it. The model number for your car seat is located on the bottom of the car seat or in your car seat’s manufacturer pamphlet. Car seats are occasionally recalled when they are found to be unsafe.  The U.S. Department of transportation keeps a list of car seats that have been recalled in the past 10 years. Visit https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/childseat.cfm to access the updated list of recalled car seats. Do not attempt to donate a car seat that has been recalled. Bleach and other harsh cleaning chemicals can cause your car seat straps to lose strength and the may not properly restrain a child in an accident. If your car seat has possibly ever been cleaned with harsh commercial cleaning chemicals, it is safest not to donate it. If your car seat is not expired or recalled, has never been in an accident, and has never been cleaned with harsh chemicals, you can donate it to a friend or organization providing family services such as women’s shelters or clothing banks.  Fill out the SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. evaluation form at https://www.carseat.org/Resources/434,3-15-17.pdf and attach it to a car seat you are giving away. Many thrift stores and secondhand stores cannot accept used car seats. Your best bet is finding another family service organization or a friend who is willing to take your used car seat.

summary: Check the date of manufacture or expiration. Verify that your car seat has never been in an accident. Check the model number to see if your car seat was recalled. Don’t donate your car seat if it’s ever been cleaned with bleach. Use an evaluation form to donate used car seats.


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Make a list of 3-5 companies you will inquire further about. The legitimacy of companies like LiveJasmin or I-Camz has been backed by many users. However, it is still advisable to thoroughly review each company you might consider working for and to check that the company is indeed reputable. Not only is this a way to get any questions you may have answered, but it’s also a way to see how responsive the company is. A legitimate company will respond to your call promptly or message you back within a few days, whereas a scam will not respond. In fact, scam sites may not even have contact information posted. Scams are common in the camming industry and could be harmful to you. They could damage your reputation or even threaten your safety. There are several ways you can recognize scams:  Beware of companies that reach out to you first. Legitimate cam sites will advertise, but they will never contact you first. A cold contact through social media, messaging, or email is likely a scam. Reputable companies will ask for verification that you are over 18 since this is the legal age requirement for adult work of an explicit nature. A scam will not ask for such documentation. If a company requests nude pictures or an interview via webcam, this is most likely an attempt to get a free show. No legitimate company will ask for such an interview or for nude pictures. Instead, a reputable company will ask for a full-body picture and a headshot. A company with a registration, application, or processing fee is rarely reputable. If anything, your initial investments will have to do with purchasing a quality webcam, lingerie, or novelty items. If the company guarantees a certain income, it is most likely a scam. Webcam models make money when customers pay, and that is a variable factor. The company is most likely a scam if it says it uses PayPal as a payment service. PayPal has a zero-tolerance policy for adult services. Typically, users pay tokens - credits or “tips” - which allow them to interact with cam models. Webcam models, in turn, make money when the host site, the middleman, distributes the tips. Every camming company will take a different percentage of the tips, so find out exactly what the rate is. Some sites, for example, will allow you to keep 50-60% of the profits from tips.  You should also find out how frequently you will be paid. Some companies will pay you twice a month, some monthly, a very select few daily. Factor this into your considerations for what company you will sign up with. Know that as an independent contractor, you will still owe taxes to the IRS. You will have to pay these on your own through quarterly estimated payments or by filing a tax return at the end of the year. Being a webcam model involves incurring certain expenses on your part. These can range from buying a variety of outfits and lingerie to purchasing high-definition equipment. Consider whether these are costs you are willing to bear up-front in order to in turn potentially earn money in the long-run. Making money as a cam model is not guaranteed. You could have days when you don’t make any money. Determine whether this is acceptable to you prior to signing up for a camming website. You can do this by doing a Google search of camming site reviews. Multiple favorable reviews will likely mean the company can be trusted. However, you should always use your own discretion to determine if this is indeed the case for each particular site you are considering. You can also watch YouTube videos by webcam models to get their insight into the webcam industry.

summary: Do a Google search of webcam modeling companies. Give the company a call or send them an email. Recognize scams. Inquire about the payment structure. Evaluate whether the pay is worth the cost. Read reviews written by other models.


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It is important to be honest with your child, particularly if they are autistic, or is wondering about an autistic friend. However, it is also important to make sure that your child is old enough to understand what you are telling her, and will not become confused or overwhelmed. Every child is different, so there's no set age to speak to her. It is up to you as to when you do have the conversation.  If your child is autistic, err on the side of talking about it too soon. It can be stressful to feel like you are different, but no one will tell you why. Young children can hear something as simple as "You have a disability called autism, which means your brain works a little differently, and that's why you have therapists to help you." Let them know that autism is a disability, not a disease or a burden, and that it is okay to be autistic. Older children may benefit from being introduced to the concept of neurodiversity and the disability rights movement.   Encourage a child to see the good in an autistic friend, sibling, or classmate. For example, "Yes, Lola does have a hard time talking and dealing with big emotions sometimes. I've noticed that she's sweet, and good at art. What do you think Lola is good at?" Help your autistic child to understand that their differences make them unique and special. Explain the strengths of autism: strong sense of logic and ethics, compassion, deep passions, focus, loyalty, and desire to help (social responsibility). Make sure you encourage your child, telling them that their autism makes them different but not lesser. Your child can still comfortably take part in school and home activities and lead a happy life. Always tell your child how much you love and care for them. It's important to have proper support, particularly when facing a life with a disability, and with help your child can live a happy, productive life.
summary: Make sure your child is ready to have the discussion. Explain to your child that autism is nothing to feel sad about. Encourage your child. Make sure to express your love for your autistic child.