Concrete cures best in temperatures above 50 °F (10 °C), so check the forecast for the next week. If you can expect warm temperatures, then now is the right time to pour the concrete.  Pouring in the spring or summer is ideal to avoid any unexpected cold weather. If there is a sudden cold snap after pouring the concrete, professionals usually protect the concrete by building a structure around the site and using a portable heater. This is an expensive option, but it’s the best choice to protect the concrete. While the concrete is curing, it can’t handle excessive weight. Let it dry for a full 24 hours before stepping on it to prevent damage to the surface.  If you’re water-curing the concrete, take extra care to avoid stepping on it while you re-wet the fabric. If the concrete is in an area with a lot of foot traffic, block the area off and hang signs warning about wet cement. Make sure any pedestrians will know they can't step on the area. Even if the concrete looks dry, it can't handle excessive weight until after it cures completely. If the concrete is in your driveway or a similar area that cars drive on, wait at least 10 days before driving or parking your car on it.  If you have a large vehicle like an RV or truck, wait 28 days before parking it on the concrete. Also wait 28 days if this is a commercial area with a lot of vehicle traffic, like a parking lot. The weight from multiple vehicles can cause the concrete to sink. Introducing new chemicals to the concrete before it’s completely hardened can interfere with the curing process. Wait a full month before applying any paints or stains to the concrete. If you do want to paint the concrete and used a curing compound, remember to get one that is nonreactive with paint.
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One-sentence summary -- Pour concrete when the temperature will be above 50 °F (10 °C) for at least 7 days. Wait 24 hours to walk on the concrete. Drive on the concrete only after 10 days have passed. Let the concrete harden for a full month before painting or staining it.


A hamster can get a skin wound by fighting with its cage mate or getting scratched by sharp bedding. This wound can become infected, causing an abscess (pocket of infection) to form. When you take your hamster to your vet, they will take a sample from the wound to identify the type of bacteria in the wound. The type of bacteria will determine which antibiotic will work the best. Territorial female hamsters can bite each other. If an abscess has formed, your vet will surgically remove it and inject an antibiotic in the affected area. If the abscess ruptures on its own before surgical treatment, your vet will drain the abscess and flush the area with an antiseptic until it’s clean. For at-home care, your vet will prescribe an antibiotic ointment that you would apply to the affected area. If your hamster has a bite wound from its cage mate, put the hamsters in separate cages. If the wound was caused by sharp bedding, replace the bedding with something soft, like shredded toilet paper or paper towel. By removing the cause the wound, you can help prevent future skin wounds.
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One-sentence summary -- Take your hamster to your vet. Allow your vet to treat the wound. Remove the cause of the wound.


First, set your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius). While that preheats, line your baking sheet with parchment paper. On the paper, trace a circle roughly nine inches (23 cm) in diameter. Crack your eggs and remove the yolks. Add the whites to a large mixing bowl and beat them. Add one tablespoon of sugar and mix it in as you continue to beat your egg whites, then repeat until you’ve added all your sugar. Once the mixture turns thick and glossy, fold in your vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Use a spoon to transfer the meringue to the circle that you traced on your parchment paper. To start, keep the bulk of it toward the center. Once all the meringue has been transferred, use your spoon to spread the meringue from the center out toward the edges. Continue to do so until the edges are higher than the center. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for one hour. Once the meringue has finished baking, transfer it to a wire rack to cool off. While it does, beat your heavy cream in a small mixing bowl until it turns into stiff little peaks on the surface. Peel and slice your kiwi as evenly as possible. Once the meringue has cooled, transfer it to a serving plate, fill the center with your whipped cream, arrange your kiwi slices on top, and serve.
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One-sentence summary -- Prep your oven and baking sheet. Make your meringue. Fill the circle, then bake. Top your meringue.


Parenting or working with children isn't always easy. Sometimes you may feel like you're overwhelmed and frustrated. One important way to avoid being stressed over children is to take care of your own emotional needs.   Do you feel loved and appreciated, or hurt, neglected, and disrespected?  If you're feeling unhappy with yourself and your needs, then you may have a harder time providing guidance to your children. Understand how your current work, family, and emotional situation is impacting your health and well-being.  Think about if you have felt this way for a long time, or just more recently. By being in touch with yourself, you're less likely to "gaslight" your children. Avoid parental or caregiver burnout.  Connect with friends, family, babysitters, or other community supports when you need some time to yourself.  When you have time to yourself, use it to relax rather than just to deal with other problems. Set aside time to exercise, relax, spend time with friends, or whatever helps you feel refreshed. Consider having regular dates with your partner or spouse, away from your children. Block off four hours of time each week to get away from the responsibilities of being a parent. Keep these times consistent each week so that you're less apt to change your plans frequently. This is especially important for single parents, who have a lot of different tasks to handle. You don't have to face your struggles alone. Reach out to professionals at school and through counseling centers. They may have resources and strategies that make it easier for you.  Consider meeting with your child's school counselor about resources to help with parenting. Talk openly about any concerns that you may have regarding your child and what stressors you're facing. Identify counselors that focus on families and children. There may be low-cost therapy options in your area to help you and your child communicate more effectively with each other.  Many counseling centers take insurance or offer sliding scale fees. You'll mess up sometimes, and that's totally normal and acceptable. Just remember that you are doing the best you can and every parent makes mistakes sometimes. One tiny parenting mistake isn't going to throw your child into emotional turmoil for the rest of their lives. The important thing is that you identify the mistakes you make and that you do what you can to fix them. Keep learning from your mistakes, acknowledging your imperfections, and being the best you can be.
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Be self-aware of your unmet needs. Seek help from friends, family, and your community. Find professional support if you're struggling. Focus on the good parts of your relationship with the child.