Little girls with big breasts

April 4

Nobody enjoys being sick, but it is particularly tough for active children. Being bedridden or otherwise forced to undergo a period of forced inactivity can make them cranky, bored and tearful. If you know a little girl who is sick in bed, give her a recovery gift that interests her and will be entertained during her convalescence. She will thank you, and her caregivers will, too.

Paper dolls

Paper dolls are ideal gifts for little girls who are sick because they are light, easy to use and store and come in many different designs. They can be found in book and toy stores as well as online, and some websites even allow you to design and print your own paper dolls. Give safety scissors, crayons and extra paper to the dolls so that the girls can make new clothes and accessories for them.

Crafts

Give her the materials to let her imagination run wild, even if she is stuck in bed or on the couch. Aluminum foil can be rolled, quilted, and pressed in many different forms, and is easily cleaned away and recycled when it stops playing. Coloring and puzzle books are redirected, and crayons can not stain clothing and bedding the way felt pens can. Make sure to include a plastic bed tray so that they have a flat surface for your craft projects.

entertainment

Give a basket full of distractions to a little girl who has locked herself up for a while. Add cartoons and their favorite films, add some age-appropriate books, including a comic book or two, and include a card game like Old Maid that they play with their visitors as well as a simple card game with instructions for a simple solitaire game. If they’re not on a diet, tuck into a couple of their favorite fruits or some cheese and cracker snacks; stay away from sweets and sugary drinks.

Big gifts

If the little girl is going to be on the sick list for quite a while, consider buying her a handheld video game system along with a game or two. Most kids enjoy video games and with a handheld console they can chat anytime of the day or night. Be sure that the console comes with a plug-in charger so that you don’t have to worry about batteries, and add a bunch of child-friendly headphones so they don’t worry about being too loud when everyone is sleeping.

January 14

Having an odd name is hard enough, but this is especially true if you are a girl with a boy’s name. People can confuse your name, annoy you or give you strange reactions when they learn your name. When a girl with a boy’s name gets stressed out, learn to cope with a few simple strategies.

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• Do an online search for your name or look in baby name books. See if your name is really a boy’s name. Recently there was a blur between "Names and boy girl names. This trend helps make all names a little more gender neutral. Put your mind at ease when your name is used for both genders.

• Know the meaning behind your name. If people ask why you are a girl with a boy’s name, an explanation for them. Find out if you have been named after a relative or famous person. Please give your parents their reason for giving the name. Knowing the reason offers you an easy answer for others and relieves stress around unpleasant introductions.

• Have a sense of humor. Make a joke to lift the mood. When people ask why you are a girl by the name "bob", tell them it’s because your sisters were already "Larry" and the name "Rick." If the world laughs at you, try to laugh with them. It relieves your stress and makes you endearing.

• feminize your name by spelling it. Add a few letters or change a few letters to give your boyish name a girlie look and sound. Names in the "son" how "Carson" or "mason" become "Carsyn" or quit "Masyn." Insert one ", ie", "y" or "ee" for a feminine version of your name. If your parents called you "Frosted", change it up "Matty".

• Give yourself a nickname or legally change your name. If you really stressed by your boyish name, name yourself. Call yourself by the name you always wanted. Imagine new people with the name you prefer. Use your middle name when it is more feminine and makes you feel more comfortable. Legally changed your name if you honestly believe that it improves the quality of life.

July 18

Cellulite comes from collections of fat that push against the connective tissue under your skin. Cellulite is commonly found on the butt, hips, thighs, and abdomen. Many factors attribute cellulite. Some of them include age, tightness in the skin and the amount of fat that is on your body. If you have cellulite, you probably won’t like it and want to get rid of it. Many choose to have surgery to remove it, but you can try some common home remedies before deciding to see a plastic surgeon.

Coffee peeling

Caffeine is an ingredient that is effective in eliminating cellulite. This is because it has properties in it that constrict blood vessels so that the skin looks firmer. Measure two cups of fresh and dry coffee grounds. If you are taking a bath or shower, rub the coffee grounds on the areas you want to improve. Do this in a circular motion. When you’re done, rinse off the ground coffee. Repeat this process twice a week.

massages

Electronic massage is a common method in the treatment of cellulite without surgery. You don’t have to spend too much money on an electronic massager, but because you make your own. With a soft brush, massage the skin in a circular motion. Massage each section for five to ten minutes. Repeat this process every day.

A balanced diet

According to Kim Ulen, supervisor of the skin care department at Cal-a-Vie Spa in California, a healthy diet will help restore your body to a more balanced state that will lead to a reduction in cellulite. Eating a balanced diet will also help you maintain your weight also at to help reduce cellulite.

exercise

Regular exercise is incredibly helpful in eliminating cellulite naturally. Performing exercises that focus on the thighs, hips, abdomen and butt will help reduce cellulite. Yoga can also be helpful in eliminating cellulite. Stretching and breathing exercises found in yoga routines are said to help reduce the amount of cellulite. You can find yoga moves and other workout plans online, in books or by going to a gym and that job with a teacher.

April 13

Not every woman is born with the girly girl attitude. Women can really do what they want and that includes dropping the need to be primp and ultra feminine. You can go beyond this gene question and find your inner girl with a few tricks.

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1. Try pink for size. It doesn’t have to be a full pink dress with bows on it, but a few little pink accessories can help your inner girl and feel feminine.

2. Discover your passion. If you do what you love, even if it’s oil change in your car, it will help you to be true to yourself. Being you is an important step in finding your inner girl power.

3. Try wearing more feminine clothes. When you compete with men in the workplace and try to climb the career ladder, it is easy to fall into a routine clad in mannish business suits. Find your inner girl with flowy skirts and feminine jewelry.

4. Find your inner girl with fun activities with your girlfriends. Life gets a lot going and it is easy to forget to pamper yourself. Make a permanent date with your girlfriends and get a manicure once a month, or make lunch appointments to gossip on a regular basis.

5. Sparkle on the outside, and your inner girl will find joy in life. Remember to take yourself and take pride in how you look. Being comfortable is key, but when you feel sexy and seductive, you will sparkle every day.

6. Be tough and fight for what you want, but always show emotions. The life can get the best of you, and your inner girl needs to get out and sometimes run wild. Let them show their feelings and find peace of mind.

April 9

Sinuses are cavities located in the cheekbones, around the eyes and nose; and in the forehead. They are connected to nasal cavities through small channels lined with mucous membranes. But when mucous membranes become inflamed and swollen, due to a cold or allergy, nasal passages are blocked, proper sinus drainage and restriction of breathing are prevented. Constipation can lead to an infection known as sinusitis. Pure and natural essential oils contain properties that help with sinus drainage, improve breathing and reduce mucus secretions.

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1. Sprinkle a few drops of fennel essential oil on a clean handkerchief and breath in the fumes to relieve congestion and sinusitis pain. Fennel oil is antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-toxic and is an effective solvent. Calm a painful cough, by adding 1 or 2 drops of therapeutic class, pure and natural fennel oil 1 tbsp. of organic honey. Take the healing mixture orally to relieve sore throat and hoarseness. Therapeutic class fennel is considered safe for human consumption by the FDA.

2. Add 20 to 30 drops of your favorite essential oil to an evaporator or household humidifier. Lemon eucalyptus, blue cypress and basil essential oils contain powerful antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and decongestant properties that refresh indoor air, dust and low levels of pollutants.

3. Take a long, hot shower. Sprinkle 6 to 10 drops of essential oil on a sponge and place them in your bath or shower while you bathe. Peppermint, cinnamon and Canadian juniper essential oils are rated for their clearing and anti-bacterial properties.

4. Wear calming, centering, and balancing essential oils to relieve congestion and promote restful sleep. Blocked sinuses interfere with breathing and promote insomnia. Mix 3 to 4 each of bourbon geranium, lavender, orange and lemon myrtle essential oil drops in 1 ounce of grape seed oil. Massage the throat, temple and back of the neck. Relax and take a deep breath through the decongesting vapors.

5. Rub 2 to 3 drops of eucalyptus, ginger, silver fir or rosemary oil on the sides and bridge of the nose. Avoid the eye area because it is too sensitive. Pungent, stimulating and clearing, these oils present antitoxic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant, decongestant properties that provide instant relief from nasal congestion.

Tips and warnings

December 4

A tincture is a liquid in which herbs have been soaked, so their fragrance and properties are transferred into the liquid. Herbal tinctures are often used for alternative healing treatments or as an ingredient in cosmetics. Alcohol is the preferred liquid for making tinctures because it increases the shelf life of the finished product, but distilled water is another option for those who prefer a non-alcoholic base.

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1. Collect herbs for your tincture. When you’re out of the garden with fresh herbs, spray them with a garden hose to remove dirt, insects, and dirt before harvesting. If you are buying herbs, look for those that are organically grown. Avoid using herbs grown with pesticides as the residue will leach into your tincture.

2. Check the herbs and cut them into small pieces with the strongest part of the plant. Each herb is different, so see the properties for your particular herb (see Resources). For example, flowers and leaves of Echinacea contain beneficial properties, while ginger stores the best things in its roots. Other herbs, like elder, produce berries to use in your tinctures.

3. Place the chopped herbs in mason jars, about half full. Use a combination of herbs if you want. For example, try rose petals, lavender and hyssop for an aromatic cosmetic tincture.

4. Pour distilled water over the herbs, fill the mason jar about two-thirds full. If you are dried herbs, soak a little more water because the herbs will soak them.

5. Wipe dirt off the tips of the canned glass jars, then fit them with tight lids. It is important to create a sealed environment during the tincture steep slopes.

6. Place paper bags in separate containers. The heavy bags from the freezer department of the grocery store are good for this purpose as they have a thick light barrier free. Place the bags and glasses on a counter away from direct sunlight.

7. Shake the jars at least once a day to separate all clumps of herbs. Leave the tincture too steep for at least two weeks or up to a month.

8. Let the finished tincture through raw, gauze and store it in dark bottles in the refrigerator. Herbal tinctures are good for up to three months in the fridge. Use in cosmetics, teas or as an alternative herbal treatment.

Tips and warnings

October 23

Every time a headache hits it is painful and can slow it down. Your workload and responsibilities still need to be done. Constantly taking painkillers to manage headaches over a long period of time is not healthy. Over time, your medication can build up an immunity and may be on the way to something stronger. Here is a simple and inexpensive solution to treating headaches.

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1. When you start to feel headaches come on, immediately stop what you are doing and treat the headache. Do not switch anything that makes loud noises, like television.

2. Pour a large glass of water and add ice, and a straw.

3. Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and drink slowly. Use the raw apple vingar with the nut in it.

4. Still sit in a comfortable armchair, or lie down in a weak or dark room until the pain subsides.

Tips and warnings

September 14

Bed bugs are annoying little insects that raid at home and live around where you can sleep. Signs of bed bug infestations are round and red bite marks that often appear in the rows. Check your mattress and box spring, especially around the seams for red spots, bed bugs or bed bug trays. Bed bugs are small, but they are visible to the naked eye. The bites are painful but currently very little risk, except for scratch infection.

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1. Check your body completely for bed bug bites. They mostly kick on the arms, legs and feet. It will be red, similar to mosquito bites, and almost come in groups.

2. Wash the bites and surroundings with soap and water.

3. Dab your bites with alcohol to relieve irritation and swelling. Alcohol also prevents infections. If you have bites around your lips, eyes, or nose, don’t use rubbing alcohol.

4. Contact a pest control service to remove the bugs to prevent future bites. If stings and pain worsen or become infected, see a doctor.

Tips and warnings

January 8

Spider bites are often of concern to their recipients and the bites of certain species can justify treatment. This article looks at the best ways to treat the bites of most common spiders.

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1. Spider bites are harmless in the long run, and although some may be painful, they usually disappear after a few hours. The spiders commonly found in the United States are few that even cause a reaction in humans, and even less that can be potentially dangerous. If you have been bitten, then identifying the spider in question should be the first thing to do if it is still round.

2. Most spiders are unable to pierce human skin because their fangs are too small or too thin. The spiders that can penetrate the skin and cause a painful bite in the United States are: Hobo Spider, Orb Web Spider, Brown Hermit Spider, Huntsman Spider, House Spider, Black Widow and the Wolf Spider. None of them are inherently fatal, and in fact only the black widow is dangerous to most people. The brown hermit, however, can cause necrosis with their poison, and can give the other listed painful bites.

3. Usually spider bites usually present themselves as small red bumps, with a similar feeling to a bee or wasp stinging. If the spider has bitten you while you are awake, then you can try squeezing the venom out of the wound with tweezers that will shorten the effects.

4. If you experience any necrosis symptoms, or the bite doesn’t heal itself after a few days, then getting medical advice is a good idea. Necrosis is basically when the meat rots and dies by a bite, eventually falling out. Although this is usually not fatal in spider bites, it can cause a large wound that will leave a large scar.

5. The next stage of most spider bites usually is mild numbness and maybe sore muscles around the bite area. Some spider bites can usually be infected very easily and can even pass bacteria from the spider into them. Because of this the next thing that should be done is to use some alcohol and then antiseptic cream on the affected area.

6. A small percentage of people experience allergic reactions to spider bites, which may include shock, difficulty breathing, and even paralysis. In these cases, a doctor should be consulted immediately as the bite recipient will need hospital care.

Tips and warnings

March 4

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) may be different in girls than in boys. While boys can be more hyperactive and show more behavioral problems, girls are often mostly inattentive. Often girls are not properly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because their symptoms can be more subtle. Girls with untreated ADD may be at risk of worsening problems as they get older.

inattention

Girls with ADHD have problems paying attention and often dream or look at classroom windows. They can also do other things than they should be paying attention, such as twirling their hair, picking on their cuticles, or biting their nails.

behavior

Girls with ADD can speak very quickly and can speak non-stop. They could also look silly at times. Some may appear to be conceited or preoccupied with the boys. Alternatively, some can be very shy. Girls with ADHD tend to be disorganized and messy.

Emotional symptoms

Girls with ADD can be depressed or anxious. Sometimes they become anxious as a result of trying to pay attention. Girls with ADD can also be overly self-critical. Also, some tantrums or be particularly hard to please.

risks

According to a study conducted by the University of California, girls who have ADD are more likely to have problems with schooling. Also, they are more likely to have relationship problems, eating disorders and emotional problems, and to take illegal drugs.

treatment

ADD is usually treated with a combination of advice and medication. Medications for ADD are stimulants like Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Adderall and Dexedrine. Also, the non-stimulant Strattera is used to treat ADD. Girls who also have depression or anxiety can benefit from an antidepressant medication rather than a medication specifically for ADD.

January 20

I am the mother and 8 year old girl with a really severe case of ADHD. The last 5 years have been really hard on me. It started with her being really hyper all the time, it really wasn’t that big of a deal she just acted like she was on a sugar shock constant. Then in her second year of Pre-K, violence started. Whenever other children were around them attacked them with everything they could hold in their hands. Then slowly progressed to violence against me and her grandmother, some of the incidents were severe (she got angry one day and gave me a head butt as hard as she could what was going to be done to me in the emergency room because she broke my sinuses.

Before she entered kindergarten I started seeing her a psychologist who put her on medication and she started seeing a counsler. The medication was told to not fix everything and they were right, it really only helps with the hyperness, not the violence, talking back, outbursts of anger and the pure meaness.

So I had to deal with several tricks to get her behavior under control, otherwise she would be sent to an alternative school for children with behavior problems. So in this article I am going to do some of my tricks to control some of the bad behaviors. I hope it helps others out there with this problem.

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1. First of all, ADHD children are stimulated by stimulation and they need it fueled. They get bored easily, so the best thing to buy to entertain your ADHD child is video games (non-violent and or educational,) that seem to keep their attention very well, so keep them occupied. Video games have a lot of bright colors and stimulate their minds.

2. The screaming and roaring is also gone for them to get stimulation if you want your child to stop throwing a tantrum You need to cut all stimulation and attention, put them in a quiet room without a TV, no other people and nothing hurt them on. Don’t let them scream to respond to hateful statements or talk back, just tell them to speak to them when they calm down and go away. After a few minutes, they get no attention, which they usually calm down.

3. Don’t bother trying to teach them, punish them, explain things to them or speak to them when they are in a bad mood, everything you say will only go in one ear and to the other go, wait until the child is calm and in a good mood and they will hear a whole lot better.

4. Screaming in an ADHD child usually only aggravates the situation, you have to keep calm, or they will feed on your emotions and use it to fuel their tantrums.

5. Most parents of ADHD children know what’s on the way of one of their episodes so try to avoid the situation if at all possible. Seek as if you know your child is doing worse in restaurants and stores trying Find a babysitter when you go out, or run your errands. That sounds mean, but it saves a lot of trouble

6. If they are hurting other people all the time .. they have to make them reaize the consequences are very difficult to realize that .. they will learn and control their behavior a little better. My daughter was so violent that she called school at a woman from a place that helps troubled youth and she was institutionalized for 9 days after that she stopped attacking the children for no reason, she just slipped a few times but that was because the other kids hit their first and sh really pissed. Your school also said they will call the youth authorities on it. Can only say the rest of the school year went pretty smoothly

7. Most important not to give up on them, not to say medium things you regret and remember, patience is a virtue.

Tips and warnings

December 12

While someone can suffer from anorexia, it most commonly affects teenage girls. Girls suffering from anorexia spend an excessive amount of time thinking about their weight. It can be confusing for the people around them because girls with anorexia nervosa always seem to be on one "diet" despite being underweight or very thin. Anorexia is more than a problem with food and weight – it’s how some girls deal with emotional problems.

The desire for perfection

Girls with anorexia are often high performers and excel in other areas of their lives. A trait that most anorexics share seems to be a need, "Perfect". You can forgive yourself for less than the best, even if your vision of perfection is not impaled.

External voltage

An unhappy home life, family illness, abuse or strict school expectations can add everyone to the stress a girl feels from external sources. These are all things she feels she cannot control. The one thing an anorexic believes she can control is her weight, regardless of how her diet affects her health.

internal voltage

Adolescence can be a tough time for even the most confident child. A sensitive girl can look at the world around her and feel as if she doesn’t hear it. You can believe that people do not like them or that they are not hard enough to try everything they can be. Like external stress, a girl with anorexia tries to fight her inner tensions by controlling her diet.

Desire for acceptance

Although most Americans are overweight, we live in a society that hard judges people with weight problems. Young people are particularly aware of their changing jobs and have a strong desire to fit in. Perhaps the ideal in a girls’ school is to a size 0. An anorexic girl with a desire to wear to fit in will do whatever she has to meet that standard. The combination of low self-esteem and need to fit can be a dangerous combination in an anorexic girl.

Even anger

For some reason, some anorexics are just angry with themselves about an imaginary shortcoming. Depriving themselves of food is one way an anorexic can not be perfectly punished for. There is a direct link between anorexia and depression, according to the Department of Health Education at the University of Pennsylvania.

November 2nd

Sciatic nerve pain can be alleviated with a number of herbal remedies. Sciatica is a condition caused by one "pinched nerve" or sciatic nerve compression (see Resources # 1 below). Read on to learn how to use herbal remedies as a sciatica treatment.

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1. Place a hot, moist herbal wrap over the area of sciatic nerve pain, which will increase blood circulation and help relieve the pain from the pinched nerve. Make your own hot pack by adding a small, cotton sack with crushed flaxseed or mustard. Soak the sack in hot water for ten minutes before using it.
NOTE: When using mustard seeds in topical herbal remedies for sciatic nerve pain relief, do not leave a mustard seed pack on for longer than 10 minutes as this may cause skin irritation

2. Drink garlic milk to reduce inflammation with sciatica (pinched nerve). Crush two raw cloves of garlic and stir them into 4.1 cups of milk. Drink the garlic milk twice a day as a sciatica treatment.

3. Soak nettle brewed in a hot herbal bath to relieve acute sciatic nerve pain. Steep 4 cups of nettle herb in cold water for 12 hours. Warm up the mixture, stretch it and add it to a hot bath. Soak in the tub, leaving your chest afloat for twenty minutes. Wrap yourself in a cotton cloth or cotton terry cloth without drying yourself off. Lie in bed for an hour and let your body sweat

4. Use chamomile to treat sciatica. This herb has a calming, healing effect on smooth muscles. Drink a cup of herbal chamomile tea two to three times a day. Alternatively, mix chamomile essential oil with a carrier oil such as almond or jojoba oil and apply this to the affected area.

5. Prepare a herbal juice made from every fresh horsetail, borage, yarrow and celery juice a tablespoon that will help support the adrenal glands and soothe the nerves. You can prepare this with a juicer. Drink every day.

6. Relieve sciatic nerve pain with mustard oil and garlic (see resources below). Chop 3 to 4 cloves of garlic in 50 g of mustard oil. After the garlic turned on let it cool reddish and then massage the cloves with the oil on the area affected by nerve pain.

7. See our related eHow on how to use herbal essential oil for sciatic nerve pain relief:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5999772_treat-natürlich-pflanzliche-essential-oils.html

December 16

Chloraseptic Spray contains phenol, an ingredient that helps relieve the pain from such ailments as a sore throat or mouth ulcers by numbing the affected area. Some people prefer to mix a small amount of alcohol with Chloraseptic to increase the anesthetic effect since alcohol is chemically similar to phenol. This is due to a common cure gargling a mouthful of brandy mixed with water to take care of a sore throat.

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• Remove the lid from the Chloraseptic bottle.

• Empty 1 tbsp. the chloraseptic liquid into the EL and discard the liquid.

• Put a funnel in the opening of the Chloraseptic bottle.

• Measure 1 tbsp. of tasteless vodka and pour it into the funnel.

• Remove the funnel and cap on the Chloraseptic bottle.

• Shake the bottle for a few seconds to mix the ingredients, then use the spray as directed.

Tips and warnings

December 7

Fine motor skills are essential for most activities in everyday life from dressing yourself to writing, using a bank card, dialing the phone and even playing games. The skills to grasp, sort, track, string, hold, take, fold, bend, separate, insert, and remove are constantly used throughout one’s life. Work and recreation therapy can help an individual learn new skills, improve existing ones, and prevent skill loss. Delays in the acquisition of fine motor skills are an early indicator of sensory processing disorders, visual disturbances, and muscle atrophy, but are easily reversed through customized activities that promote fine motor skills use.

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• Prices of individual fine motor skills professionally evaluated. For example, can the person pick up small objects by sliding a finger in his hand? Can the individual use tweezers between the thumb and index finger? Are you holding a pen, pencil or spoon without help? Can the person squeeze clay, a stress ball, or a finger? Can he control head movements, sit upright with mechanical aids or without help? Can he trace the path of a finger or pen from left to right across the center line of the body without turning his head? Can the individual switches take an object out of your hand without dropping your hand? Can he pick up an object on the opposite side of the body with the hand put down and bring it back over the body without switching hands? Is he able to push or pick up small items with his feet? Can he make circles with his hands and feet with just wrist or ankle movements? The occupational therapist will advise on how to customize activities for a particular individual best. Follow her recommendations as best you can, gradually designing activities to fit the person’s needs.

• Provide the necessary stability devices such as customized utensils, wrist braces, pads, bowls, bolsters, lifted plates, step bowls, mouth sticks or any other required device that will assist an individual in holding and manipulating objects.Use hand over hand when in support will be necessary but be sure to gradually fade away the help for the least restrictive amount needed to end the activity. Be sure to give the individual an opportunity to complete the final step of each activity without outside help. This is a procedure known as reverse chaining. Backward chaining begins with the last step of an activity, like dragging a loaded watercolor brush over the paper. Next time two steps will be used: blotting the brush, then pulling it over the paper. Next time, loading the brush, then blotting, then pulling. The next time, wetting, then loading, blotting, and pulling. Every time you add the step that comes before the last step. In this way, the individual has the opportunity to complete a task without help and has success the next time he tries to build the activity.

• Adjusted hand is very good for building fine motor skills. Have the individual hold their hands with their thumbs extended while another single winds yarn around their palms. Practice with the individuals alternately taking the thread from the hands of the first person and on their own, without the tangle of cables. If this is entanglement, have them rewind and start over. Assist with always growling whether necessary.Using plastic carpet needles, have the person weave yarn in and out of a sheet of plastic canvas. Don’t worry about a pattern at first. The idea is to get your fingers more supple. Since the individual will have more confidence they will change colors after every third row.Give individuals a yarn loom and they wrap yarn in and out of the cones. Teach everyone like a glove with a set of round knitting needles. Round needles hold the thread on the needle a little easier and are usually sold as two short needles attached by a length of thin plastic rope.

• Instruct people to sort a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes of seeds, buttons, or other small items. Help them push or pour the objects into small bottles or bowls with lids for use in art projects.Assists individuals in finding and cutting out images from magazines and newspapers to make collages. Giving individuals a bunch of pictures to sort, with a finger, shoving them into a box on their lap.

• Give individuals stress balls or therapy sound to use. Use hand over hand help if necessary to help and squeeze each handle. Encourage the person to squeeze as hard as he can. Encourage the person to roll out clay, use small cookie cutters, cut out molds, and pick up molds with a spatula to harden them on a baking sheet. Sometimes place cookie dough, and encourage the individual items that are appealing to the eye as well as the nose and mouth. Sort candies by color. Make a sketch of cookie dough on a baking sheet and fill in the different parts of the outline with different colors of the candy. Let the cookie open later for covering an area near the top. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until candy melts together. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Hanging from a clothesline across the room stretched at least one foot above the highest person’s head height or a string from a counter. These can also hang in the window.

• Play games like marbles, tiddly winks, bingo, checkers, halma, or other games with small pieces. Encourage people to pick up the pieces and move as much as possible. Give hand over hand help when requested but fade help as soon as possible. Encourage the use of shakers to keep small pieces. Provide table bumpers or other adaptive devices such as card holders if necessary to prevent items from rolling off the board or table or falling out of your hand.