| How to Answer Where Do Babies Come From Posted: 02 Mar 2021 12:00 AM PST Children are notorious for asking funny and sometimes inappropriate questions. However, if your kid is asking about where babies come from or how they're made, you should try to give them an honest answer that they can understand. This will help to prepare them for their future as they're growing up and experiencing the world. When they ask, be sure to assess the situation and tailor your response to be age-appropriate. [Edit]Assessing the Situation - Stay calm and relaxed when the topic comes up. It's completely normal and natural for kids of all ages to ask about babies. It helps to be prepared for the conversation, but even if you aren't, try to stay calm and don't jump to conclusions. Take a deep breath and talk to them like you would about any other topic.[1]
- Your first reaction might be to laugh or redirect the conversation. However, if you dismiss them, they'll only become more curious about the topic. It's best to address the question when they ask.
- Defer to the child's parents if someone else's child asks you about babies. If you're a babysitter or nanny, the children who you watch might ask you about babies or sex at some point. Stay calm and use your best judgement to approach the situation. If it's a body question, answer it scientifically. If it's a question that you think you can't or shouldn't answer, let them know that they can ask their parents.[2]
- For example, you could say something like, "Let's ask your mom when she gets home, maybe she'll know!" Chances are, they'll forget about it, and you can let their parents know that the child was curious about babies or sex.
- If they continue to push your limits and ask more personal questions, stay calm and treat it like you would if they were misbehaving in any other way. Remind them that they shouldn't use dirty words if they're swearing, and tell them that if they continue to do so, you'll have to call their parents.
- Consider why your child might be curious about babies. While kids are naturally inquisitive, there might be a reason that they're asking this particular question. For example, their teacher at school might be pregnant, or they might have seen a baby on television or in public.[3]
- If you're pregnant, an older child might become curious about their new sibling. It's very common for children to start asking about babies and pregnancy when they know there's a baby on the way.
- Ask them where they think babies might come from. Your child might be asking you about babies to confirm what they already know. If you've never talked about it before, try saying something like "That's a good question! Where do you think babies come from?" to see what they know about the topic.[4]
- If you've discussed babies and pregnancy before, start by confirming what you've already discussed. Say something like "Well, we've talked about how babies are made when a man and a woman have sex, right?" When they confirm that they know that information, move on to answering their new question.
- If they say that they don't know, assure them that it's okay. Then, proceed with answering their question as best as you can.
[Edit]Responding to the Question - Answer the question that your child is asking. Many parents get flustered because they feel like they have to explain the entire process to their children. Instead, focus on providing an answer to the question that they asked you. If they asked specifically how babies get out of their mom, you can say something like "Babies are born when mother pushes the baby through the birth canal, which is part of her vagina."[5]
- Once you answer their initial question, they might ask more or they might be content. If they don't seem satisfied with your answer, ask them something like "Is there anything else that you want to know about babies?" or "Do you have any more questions?"
- Tailor your approach to be age-appropriate. A younger child doesn't need to know all of the specific details about pregnancy and making a baby. For kids under 6 years old, keep the discussion general and simple. As they get older, you can build off of your previous conversations to answer more specific questions.[6]
- Additionally, there's a chance that a younger child might forget some of the information that you tell them as they grow up. It's likely that you'll have to have a few different conversations about where babies come from before they really absorb and understand the information.
- Avoid using slang or euphemisms when talking about sex or sex organs. Treat genitals like any other part of the body when you're talking to your child. Use the words penis, vagina, uterus, sex, seed, and egg to refer to the process of making a baby. This will ensure that they don't get confused as they grow up and learn more about topics like sex.[7]
- For example, you can say "A man has a penis and a woman has a vagina. The penis makes sperm, and the vagina holds the eggs," to teach them about general reproductive anatomy.
- You can start teaching your child about their genitals when they're learning the rest of their body parts. By the time they're around 2 or 3 years old, they should know that, in general, a woman has a vagina and a man has a penis.
- It's okay to refer to sex as "making love" when you're answering questions about making babies as long as they know that this phrase means having sex. This can help the child to associate babies with something positive, rather than something scary or negative.
- Give simple but honest answers to children under 5 years old. Younger children tend to be more focused on pregnancy and how babies come into the world, rather than the act of sex. Explain that a man and a woman make a baby by having sex, and that the baby forms in the woman's uterus.[8]
- For instance, if they ask how babies are made, you might say something like "Babies are made when a man and a woman have sex, and the man's sperm fertilizes the woman's egg. Then, the baby grows in the woman's uterus for 9 months until it's big enough to be born."
- If they're asking about how the baby comes out, explain that the baby comes out of the vagina, which stretches as the baby is born. You might also want to tell them that some mothers choose or medically have to have a surgery to take the baby out of their uterus instead.
- Be sure to explain that the uterus is part of the vagina, and different from the stomach. Since babies look like they're inside of the mother's stomach, this can be a very confusing idea for children.
- Use picture books to help you explain the topic to a younger child. There are many books on the market that explain the process of making and having a baby in simple terms. They often include illustrations that are child appropriate and as non-sexual as possible.[9]
- If you can't find a children's book that does a good job of explaining the process, try picking up an anatomy book. It may be more detailed than necessary, but you can use it to show where the baby grows, and what genitals look like.
- Anatomy books are also great for learning the answer to tougher questions, like "Where does the egg come from?" or "How is sperm made?"
- Start talking about puberty when your child is between 6 and 12 years old. For girls, puberty can start as early as 8 or 9 years old, and for boys, it can start around 9 or 10. Talk to them about the fact that puberty will cause changes in their body shape, mood, and day-to-day life. Let them know that the period is a sign that a girl is able to have a baby, and talk about how ejaculate from the penis can fertilize an egg if they have sex.[10]
- For example, if your daughter asks about when she'll get her first period, you can say something like, "Most girls get their first period when they're between 9 and 16 years old. Some girls get it earlier, and some girls get it later. Your first period is a sign that your body is starting to become sexually mature, and it means that you could get pregnant if you have sex."
- Try to talk about puberty as something that is normal and natural, because it is! Build off of the conversations that you've had with them when they were younger, and let them know that puberty might cause them to think about sex more often.
- Let older children know that you're still there to answer their questions. While an older kid might think they know all there is to know about sex, that's not always true. If you've established yourself as someone who they can talk to about sensitive topics, be prepared for more specific questions. For example, a teenager might ask something like "Can I get pregnant from having oral sex?"[11]
- You can remind your teenager that you can still help to answer their questions by saying something like, "I know growing up can be confusing, but if you have any questions about relationships or your body, you can always talk to me."
- Use their questions to remind them about the risks of having sex without giving them a lecture. For the oral sex example, you can say "You can't get pregnant from having oral sex, but you can get an STD."
- Don't assume that your child is asking about sex because they're having sex. It's very possible that they're just asking because they were talking with their friends about the topic or saw it in a movie.
[Edit]Continuing the Conversation - Include information about reproduction in everyday examples. It's important to let children know that questions about babies and sex are normal. Try to look for ways that you can teach your child about the process of having a baby before they even ask.[12]
- For example, if you're at the zoo and see a pregnant animal, you might say something like, "Do you see that tiger that is bigger than the rest of them? She's pregnant and going to have baby tigers!"
- Have a discussion about positive and healthy relationships. For children older than 6, this is also a good opportunity to start talking about relationships. Explain that some people are straight, while others might be gay or bisexual. Discuss what happens when someone is in a relationship, and what it means to be respectful while in a relationship.[13]
- At this point, they might be "grossed out" by discussions about relationships and sex. It's still important to talk about it, and let them know that they once they're sexually mature, they can make a baby if they have sex.
- Remember to include information about contraception, STDs, and peer pressure in your conversation whenever it's appropriate.
- Let your child know that they have a right to their privacy and personal space. Assure them that their genitals are private parts and that sex is a personal experience. Clarify with small children that only their parents or doctor should see these parts when helping them get clean or doing a check-up. Remind them that no one should ever ask to touch their private parts or ask them to touch someone else's.[14]
- You can explain this to a younger child by saying something like, "The vagina and penis are private parts, and no one should ever ask to touch yours or ask you to touch theirs. If someone does ask you that, you can tell me and I won't be mad."
- Teach your child to get out of uncomfortable or scary situations by saying "No," or "I have to leave." Let them know that it's never wrong to say no to an adult if they're scared or uncomfortable.
- Reassure your child that they will never be in trouble for telling you about a "secret" that has to do with their body or private parts.
- Anatomically-correct baby dolls are a good way to introduce young children to their bodies. They can help your kids ask questions and understand how things work.
[Edit]Warnings - Remember that reproduction is a natural part of life. If you're uncomfortable when children come to you for guidance, they may seek that guidance from less credible sources.
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| How to Use Stickies on Mac Posted: 01 Mar 2021 04:00 PM PST This wikiHow teaches you how to create and manage virtual sticky notes on your Mac. Just like the sticky-backed Post It notes you can attach to your desk or monitor, the Stickies app can help you remember bits of information like phone numbers, appointments, and URLs. [Edit]Creating a Sticky Note - Open Finder . It's the two-toned smiley face icon on the Dock.
- Click the folder. It's in the left panel.
- Double-click . It's in the right panel. This opens the Stickies app.
- Drag Stickies to your Dock (optional). If you think you'll be using the Stickies app a lot, it'll be helpful to add its icon to your Dock. When the icon is on your Dock, you can quickly open Stickies by clicking it rather than accessing it through Finder.
- This should create a new note automatically. If you don't see a new note, or you just want to create another note, read on.
- Click the menu. It's at the top-left corner of the screen.
- Click on the menu. This creates a blank sticky note.
- You can also create a new sticky note by pressing Cmd + N on the keyboard.
- You can have multiple stickies open at once.
- To move a sticky, click and drag it from the horizontal bar at the top of the note.
[Edit]Customizing Sticky Notes - Change the color of the note. You can make your sticky note yellow, blue, green, gray, pink, or purple. Here's how:
- Click an existing note or create a new one.
- Click the Color menu at the top of the screen.
- Select a color for your note.
- If you want to make the note more see-through, click the Window menu at the top of the screen and select Translucent.
- Use a different font in your sticky note. You can change the font used on your sticky note to any of the regular Mac fonts. You can also make text bold, italic, change its size, and more. Here's how:
- To change text you've already typed into a sticky note, highlight it first.
- Click the Font menu at the top of the screen.
- To select a different font, click Show Fonts and make your selection.
- Click Bigger to make text bigger, and Smaller to make text smaller.
- Use the Kerning menu to determine how close together the letters are.
- Use the Ligatures menu to determine whether to display special combined characters in fonts that support this feature.
- The Baseline menu contains options for using Subscript or Superscript.[1]
- Make a sticky note float on top of other windows. If you want a certain sticky note to stay visible on the screen when you're using other apps (including those that are full-screen), you can make the sticky "float":
- Click an existing note or create a new one.
- Click the Window menu at the top of the screen.
- Click Floating Window.
- Collapse a note. You can use the Collapse feature to "roll up" your sticky note when you don't need it to be visible:
- Click the sticky note you want to collapse.
- Double-click the horizontal bar that runs along the top of the window to collapse it.[2] Only the bar will be visible.
- Double-click the bar again to expand the sticky note.
- You can also press Cmd + M to quickly collapse and reactivate notes.
- Create a list in your sticky note. You can create a bulleted list in a sticky note:
- Click the place in your note where you'd like the list to begin.
- Press the Option + Tab keys at the same time.
- Type the first item in your list and press Return.
- Continue typing list items.
- To add another level to your list, click the beginning of a line and press the Tab key. To go up a level, press Shift + Tab.
- When you're finished with your list, press Return twice to end it.
- Delete a sticky note. If you don't need a note anymore, you can delete it:
- Click the note you want to delete.
- Click the box at the top-left corner of the note.
- Click Delete note.
- You can add images and other files to your sticky notes. Just drag a file from Finder into the note to add it.
- Hover the mouse cursor over a note to see information such as its creation date and the time it was last edited.
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| How to Use Nespresso Posted: 01 Mar 2021 08:00 AM PST Nespresso machines offer a convenient and quick way to get a morning cup of coffee. Once you have your coffee maker, you will need to purchase and insert the small capsules of ground coffee beans that Nespresso machines use to make a steaming hot espresso shot or full mug of coffee. Using these devices can simplify your life and reduce your annual coffee budget significantly, but only if you know the right way to use them. You'll soon have no problem filling the water tank, inserting the capsules, and leaving the rest to the machine! [Edit]Making Coffee with Nespresso - Fill the water tank at least halfway. While you only need as much water as the capsule will use, having more water in the tank lessens the risk of scorching the ground coffee. You should use drinkable, clean water from a tap, filter, or bottle. Using quality water gives your coffee a good base.[1]
- Turn the Nespresso machine on. Depending on the model, there will be a button somewhere on the front or top of the machine to allow you to turn it on. Give the Nespresso time to preheat itself by waiting a few seconds for the flashing light to turn solid, e.g. 25 seconds for the Pixie.[2]
- On the Pixie, the power button is located on the back end of the top component, whereas the Essenza has a button on the face of the machine.
- If you are having trouble finding the button, consult the manual your device came with. It will have a diagram locating all of the major features and buttons.
- Place a cup of the proper size below the coffee outlet. Different machines have different recommended sizes, and there are settings and buttons to change the cup size from espresso shot glass to a full mug. Decide which size you want to make and set the cup on the platform.[3]
- Recommended sizes for your model will be listed in the Nespresso manual.
- For large cups and small machines, you may have to lift or detach the platform for the cup to fit.
- Open the capsule container. Some machines have levers, and others have a detachable or unlockable head, so be sure to find the right spot. Consult the manual if you have trouble locating the place where the pod in inserted. The Pixie has a simple lever that lifts to reveal the pod slot.[4]
- Place your Nespresso pod in the machine and secure the lid. Each machine differs on the direction your pod should face, but it is most likely that you should lay the capsule on its side or vertically with the logo facing upward. Close the lid or lower the lever, securing the pod in place and locking the lid if necessary.[5]
- Most Nespresso machines use a sharp needle-like piercer to puncture the capsule so keep your fingers safe by closing the lid after removing your hand.
- Press the button, selecting the correct size if given the option. Many Nespresso machines have just one button, but if yours has several, choose the one that corresponds to the size cup you wish to make. Once you have pressed the button, your coffee will begin to flow as soon as the water is hot enough. The coffee button is often located in the same site as the power button, e.g. on the back of the top surface.[6]
- Some machines automatically stop the flow of coffee when the intended volume has been reached, while others require you to count seconds or flashes before pressing the button again to stop it.
- If it takes time for the coffee to emerge, it may be because you placed the capsule in the machine before it finished preheating.
- Eject the used capsule by lifting the lever. While your model may have a specific way to eject the pod, most Nespresso machines require the lever to be lifted, pressed down, or rotated in order to empty the capsule into the used container.[7]
- If the pod does not seem to drop down, try emptying the used capsule container to give it more room.
- Add milk, cream, or sugar to your coffee, if desired. Just like a normal coffee maker, a Nespresso provides you with a coffee base that you can either drink black with nothing added, or make a mocha, latte, cappuccino, or any other coffee drink you can imagine.[8]
- You can make steamed milk at home using a steam wand or by simply heating and frothing the milk.
- Re-order pods before you run out. Once you have become used to the convenience of quickly making your own coffee each morning, it can feel like a huge hassle to stop by a coffee shop on your way to work. To avoid this, order new coffee pods before the ones in your home are all gone, so that you can have a seamless stream of coffee.
- Shopping for pods online allows you to save a specific cart of your favorite flavors in just the right quantities so that you can simply press the "purchase" button to order.
- Pods typically come in bulk packs in counts of 10 up to 100 and counts of 50 from 100 to 300.
[Edit]Descaling the Machine - Descale your Nespresso machine at least twice a year. You should descale your machine a few times a year, leaving at most 6 months between descalings. This process will extend the Nespresso's longevity and ensure that your coffee tastes its best. You will be removing lime build-up and other gunk from the inside of the machine.
- Purchase a descaling kit or citric acid tablets. The easiest way to do descale your machine is by purchasing an official descaling kit from Nespresso and letting it do the work for you. Dissolving citric acid in water will also work.[9]
- The official solution contains lactic acid and some phosphates, which are powerful cleaners that target lime and scum-covered metals. They can be hazardous to your skin, so you have to be careful when using them. You should consult the descaling kit guide for further health and safety tips.[10]
- Empty the device of capsules. If there are any used or unused pods in the machine, it will affect the ability of the descaler to strip the machine. Remove them from the capsule holder and the used capsule container before proceeding.[11]
- Fill the water tank with water and descaling solution. Use the amount listed in your manual, as each machine requires different quantities of water to run through the entire machine. If you are using a homemade solution, be careful not to use too much or too little solution.[12]
- Place a or larger container below the spout. The descaling process requires a great deal of water, so it is important that you set a container under the coffee spout that can safely hold all of the water, descaling solution, and build-up without overflowing.[13]
- Press the required buttons on your Nespresso. Each model's descaling process is started using a different combination of buttons. Check your manual to determine which ones you should press and for how long to begin descaling.[14]
- On the Pixie, for example, you have to press both coffee buttons at the same time to enter descaling mode.
- Let the descaling process continue for 10 minutes. The process takes some time, as the device will be removing a great deal of gunk and lime scum from the channel that produces your coffee. Don't interrupt the process or remove the container unless it is overflowing.[15]
- Repeat any necessary steps. Some machines, like the Pixie and Essenza, require you to place the used water back into the tank to repeat the process in order to ensure that the machine has been fully descaled. Doing this twice lets the solution soften the scum and lime, and then strip it on the second time.[16]
- Fill the tank with drinking water to run a cycle with no solution. This prepares the Nespresso for making coffee again by removing any leftover descaling solution. Afterward, rinse the water tank thoroughly before making another cup of coffee with the machine.[17]
- Exit descaling mode by pressing the same set of buttons. Simply reverse what you did to enter descaling mode before, and let the machine dry for another 10 minutes before making a fresh cup of coffee.[18]
- Wipe down the machine with a damp cloth. The outside of your Nespresso also needs care. It is a good idea to wipe it down at the same time that you descale so that you can keep the machine clean and dust-free.[19]
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