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How to Discipline a Child
Discipline is a way to teach your child appropriate behavior, not punish them.[1] X Research source Depending on your child’s age, you will discipline them differently. When disciplining your child, start by setting some rules that your chil...
How to Keep a Dog in an Apartment That Does Not Allow Dogs
It is generally a good idea to find an apartment that accepts your pets. You could potentially get evicted and charged for any damages if you sneak a dog into your apartment. However, if you're in a bind and have no other options, sometimes it's necessary...
How to Dirty Dance
Dirty dancing is sensual, suggestive dancing with a partner. To dirty dance is to dance with abandon, with your body loosened up and your whole being thrown into the rhythm. You don't have to emulate the dance style from the film.
How to Organize Your PDF Documents
There are a few ways to handle the daunting task of organizing PDF files. If you have Adobe Acrobat 7, the My Bookshelf feature enables you to organize your PDF documents into categories. If you don't have access to Acrobat, DocQ.com is an online service...
Everything You Need to Know to Write an A+ Term Paper
A term paper is a written assignment given to students at the end of a course to gauge their understanding of the material. Term papers typically count for a good percentage of your overall grade, so of course, you’ll want to write the best paper possible...
How to Crop the Pages of a PDF Document
This wikiHow teaches you how to crop and blend portions of a PDF—or multiple PDF documents—into a single document. You can do this on a Windows computer by using a combination of the Snipping Tool and Microsoft Word, or you can use Preview on a Mac. If yo...
How to Test Drive a Car
A test drive is necessary if you want an accurate idea of how your potential new car is going to handle. Knowing the limits of your vehicle can keep you safe in dangerous situations when maneuverability counts most. Beyond that, a test drive can help you...
How to Grow an Herb Garden Indoors Year Round
Herbs like basil, parsley, thyme, and oregano are great additions to your indoor plants, and they'll lead to lots of yummy foods! Once you decide which kind of herbs you'd like to grow, either plant the seeds in some nutrient-rich soil, take a cutting fro...
What to Do if You or Someone Else Has Swallowed Gasoline
Swallowing gasoline can be an unpleasant or frightening experience, and if you swallow more than just a mouthful or have trouble breathing, a seizure, or other symptoms, you'll need emergency medical treatment. If you or someone you know has swallowed gas...
How to Live Cheaply
Life is expensive! It seems like just about everything costs more money than it should, and before you know it your whole paycheck is gone! If you want to find ways to stretch that check, this is the article for you. You can save lots of money in all sort...
How to Drink a Tequila Shot
In Mexico, tequila's homeland, people often drink it straight, sometimes with a side of sangrita.[1] X Research source Outside Mexico, however, it's common for tequila to be served as a shot, along with salt and a slice of lime or lemon. The...
How to Set Up a Playful Environment in a Rabbit's Cage
Rabbits are very playful and inquisitive animals. If you have a house rabbit, it is very important that you provide him with plenty of toys and other playful materials to keep him happily entertained and engaged. There are many ways to create a playful en...
How to Solve Two Step Algebraic Equations
Two step algebraic equations are relatively quick and easy -- after all, they should only take two steps. To solve a two step algebraic equation, all you have to do is isolate the variable by using either addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division...
How to End a Phone Call With a Talkative Person
We’ve all been on a phone call that never seems to end. So, how do you end the conversation in a respectful manner? It’s important to maintain good lines of communication between friends, family members, and business contacts. Ending phone calls politely...
After the Argument: Expert Advice on Returning to Romance
It's totally normal to have disagreements with your partner. No matter how much you love each other, you're not going to agree on everything all the time. But how do you make up afterward? We talked to psychology and communications experts to find out the...
How to Make a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request in New York State
Are you are looking for information about a city or county government, a public school district or a state agency? Budgets, meeting agendas, vendor contracts, emails written on government computers, and many other documents are generally available to memb...