As your toddler gets older and reaches 2 years of age, they should start to play with other toddlers regularly. They may play with other children their age in a group or one on one. You should arrange for play dates during your toddler’s play times so they are spending time with other children. You may try to include a variety of activities with other children in your toddler’s schedule. Make time for big group activities, small group activities, and one one one play with other children their age. This will ensure they learn the value of friendship, community, and getting along with others. If you decide it is time to change up one aspect of your toddler’s schedule, do so gradually and one aspect at a time. Avoid shifting several routines at once as this can confuse your toddler. You may decide to start by shifting one aspect of your toddler’s schedule in the evenings, as this will give you time to stay organized and on schedule in the mornings. You may decide to move down your toddler’s bedtime as they get older or change dinner times due to a new schedule at school or at work. Two months is a good amount of time for your toddler to get used to the schedule. Many toddlers start to maintain the schedule on their own after 2 months and will come to expect certain routines in their day.  If a drastic event occurs, such as family emergency, you should use plain language to explain to your toddler that there is going to be a change to the schedule. You may say, “Grandpa is sick so I am going to take care of him. Dad is going to put you to bed tonight.” This will reassure your toddler everything is fine and that the change is not going to disrupt their schedule. You should also try to maintain the same schedule when you are on vacation with your toddler or away from home. Maintain the same nap times and bedtimes can make it easier for your toddler to stay calm during the trip and feel less unsettled by being away from home.

Summary: Add more play time with other toddlers. Change one aspect of the schedule at a time. Stick to the same schedule for at least 2 months.


First, fill a bucket with warm, soapy water. Dunk the flip flops in the water. Consider weighting them so that they are completely submerged. Leave the flops to soak for at least two hours. Use concentrated dish soap, if you have it. If your flip flops are white and incredibly dirty, you can add bleach – but be careful not to get it on your skin. If the flip-flops won't get clean, be persistent. Keep rinsing and scrubbing until they are. Avoid running them through a drying machine, and don't expose the material to excessive heat. Put the flip flops out in the direct sun, and they should dry within a matter of hours.

Summary: Soak the flip flops. Repeat until clean. Let the flops air-dry.


Maintaining good communication with Amazon will ensure that you don’t miss any orders or important information. Update your orders with shipping information daily and check in for any notifications. When you fulfill orders yourself, Amazon calculates the shipping rates based on the product’s category and the buyer’s selected shipping method, then charges you. These rates also vary based on the type of seller account you have.  If you sign up for an Individual Seller account, you’ll have to pay Amazon’s shipping rates on all of your products.  If you sign up as a Professional Seller, you only have to pay shipping rates on media products like books, music, video, DVD, software, and video games. Use commercial packaging appropriate to the item you’re sending, such as a box or padded envelope, and make sure to ship your items on or before the estimated ship date. For every order, Amazon requires that you print out a packing slip with the customer’s complete order. Place the packing slip inside with the products so the customer can easily find it. You should also make sure you are listed as the seller on the packing slip, as well as any additional information included with your products. This way, if the customer needs to return the item, they know who to return it to. Under Amazon’s guidelines for fulfilling orders, you can find the code of professionalism expected of all sellers. Read these thoroughly to make sure you are following all seller expectations. You can find the code under “Professionalism” at https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?ie=UTF8&nodeId=200259260. Some aspects of the code include agreeing not to cancel transactions or send customers emails unless permitted. You also agree to source, sell, and ship your products according to Amazon’s terms.

Summary: Check and update your orders daily. Pay Amazon shipping rates. Package up your orders efficiently. Include a packing slip that identifies you as the seller. Follow Amazon’s code of professionalism.


Some soreness after an injection is normal, but it also sometimes be a sign of infection or allergic reaction. Monitor the skin after injection for any signs of a serious reaction.  Mild reactions are very common and come in the form of a lump or swelling around the site of the injection. This may last a few hours, but might also stay for up to a week. If you notice hives, rashes, or swelling that occurs anywhere outside the injection location, such as the head or shoulder blades, seek medical care. This is a sign of a severe reaction and requires medical care. Reactions to injections, especially vaccinations, are very common. For the most part, the benefits outweigh the risks involved. However, your dog may exhibit a number of mild symptoms that should go away within a week.  Fatigue and a low grade fever are common reactions to an injection. Your dog might be lethargic and have a low appetite during the days following an injection.  Your dog might also be sore in the area surrounding the injection. Be careful handling him after his shots, especially if you have any contact with his shoulder blades. Severe allergic reactions are rare, but can occasionally occur. If a severe allergic reaction does occur, it will usually be within 20 - 30 minutes of giving the injection and the most common sign is collapse. If your dog exhibits any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical care:  Vomiting Diarrhea Lameness Collapse Seizure
Summary: Watch for skin reactions. Understand reactions are common. Know when you need immediate veterinary care.