Your bird needs to feel like part of the family because cockatoos are flock birds. Moluccan and umbrella cockatoos will bond with humans just as they would with fellow cockatoos. Choose a spot near where your family spends time, such as the living room. Put the cage near a window but out of direct sunlight. Don’t keep your bird in the kitchen. Fumes given off by non-stick coatings can harm your birds health, plus debris from your bird’s cage can get on your food. Your bird needs to be able to spread out its wings without touching the sides of the cage. Since Moluccan and umbrella cockatoos are large breeds of cockatoo, you may need a larger cage. Choose the biggest one you can afford to keep your bird happy. If your bird spends a lot of time in its cage, it needs an even bigger cage. Choosing a cage that’s too small will make your bird unhappy, which can lead to behavioral issues like self-mutilation. Your Moluccan or umbrella cockatoo needs several perches in its cage to give it options for where to rest. Place a soft perch at the top of the cage for your bird to sleep. Additionally, include several natural wooden perches, which allow your bird to rub its nails on the wood and chew on the perch. Additionally, provide your bird with a swinging rope perch to encourage it to get some exercise. Plan to replace the perches often, as your bird will likely destroy them over time. Your cockatoo will enjoy scratching and chewing on the perches. Unlike other parrots, your Moluccan or umbrella cockatoo will sleep as long as it’s dark. This is unhealthy for your bird over time. Make sure it gets about 12 hours of light daily so it remains active. Natural light from a window is best, but you can also use artificial light, if necessary. Your bird also needs 12 hours of darkness to encourage it to sleep.

Summary: Place the habitat in a high-traffic area of your home. Choose a cage at least 4 ft (1.2 m) x 2 ft (0.61 m) x 4 ft (1.2 m). Provide at least 3-5 wood, rope, and soft perches throughout the cage. Give your bird 12 hours of light each day.


Whomever is getting the massage should remove any makeup that they have on. Makeup clogs the pores and will interfere with restorative massage products that you will be using on their face. You might suggest that they wash their face in a shower just prior to the massage. Since you'll be working with them closely, they will want to be as fresh and clean as possible. This will also help them feel less self-conscious and relaxed. No one wants to be worrying about whether they have body odor while they are getting massaged (and you don't want to be smelling it either!). Ideally you will have a massage chair or bed, but if not a normal comfortable chair is fine. Just make sure that the surrounding area is neat and tidy. It is best if the area feels empty, with nothing besides you, the other person, and your massage tools.Take care of this in advance or while the person receiving the massage washes. Set out any clean pillows or towels that you and the other person may be using (a towel behind the head is customary). Be sure that they are clean and fresh.Make sure your milky face lotion, face mask, rinse, toner, and moisturizer are within reach if you will be using them. Gentle, relaxing music or calm ambient noises are used to set the mood during professional massages. Doing the same is very easy. You can also light scented candles or incense to further relax the mind and body. Be sure that the room is at a comfortable temperature.

Summary: Have them remove their makeup. Find a clean space. Lay out your equipment. Set the mood.


. Active listening is a style of listening in which the listener demonstrates their attentiveness to the speaker. There are many ways you can show attentiveness without speaking.  Maintaining eye contact is a common way of showing that you are listening.  Nodding, smiling, and exhibiting a relaxed posture also suggest that you are listening attentively. Active listeners often use short phrases to show that they understand and are paying attention. Even if you aren't actually interested in the topic, these cues show you are listening politely. Common phrases of encouragement include "Mmm hmm," "I see," "Right," and "Uh-huh." You can show someone you understand and are listening by repeating back to him or her what's been said, or paraphrasing what he or she has just told you. If you don't actually understand what you've just been told, you can also ask for clarification. This also sends the message that you are listening. When the opportunity presents itself, you will probably wish to either end the conversation or change the subject if you aren't actually interested in the topic.  Offer a reason for ending the conversation, such as a task you need to resume or a person you need to find  If this is your first time talking to someone, you can also end a conversation with "It was nice meeting you."  You can also tell the person that you really want to hear more about the topic of conversation and you'll call them tomorrow. Then follow through on your promise so that they know that you care.
Summary: Use non-verbal communication. Use encouraging words to show understanding. Repeat or paraphrase to show understanding. Politely end the conversation.