Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be trustworthy. Practice  active listening without distractions. Follow the 3 F’s of effective parenting. Have relaxed side-by-side conversations.

Answer: As a parent, it's important that you build a foundation of trust. Trust translates to many roles in parenting. Of course, your child needs to know that they can rely on you to be there. When you say you’ll do something, do it. Keep your word. This helps your child form basic secure attachments that will influence future relationships.  However, trust also means respecting your child’s need for privacy and keeping their confidences when they do share with you.  Trust doesn’t necessarily mean you believe whatever your child says, but it does mean you’ll try and give them the benefit of the doubt. Parents are busy. But, you also want to make sure your children know that you care about what they have to say. Even if your child is complaining about the same issue at school or going on and on about teenage drama, try to give them your full attention. When you actively listen, you strengthen your bond with your child and demonstrate their importance to you.  Silence your phone and shut off the TV. Don’t zone them out in order to prepare your response. Truly listen to your child and try to understand their message. Turn to face them. Make eye contact. Use  open body language. Listen without judgment or negative facial expressions.  Once they’re finished speaking, summarize what you heard. For instance, your daughter says, “All the girls at school are going to this camp-out next weekend. But, we have to go to that stupid wedding.” You might say, “It sounds like you are frustrated because you can’t attend the camp-out.” Every child pushes the envelope a bit when it comes to communication and behavior. However, as the adult, you are must be inclined to respond maturely and calmly to misconduct. Go by the 3 F’s to help you with discipline and protect the overall parent-child relationship.  Be firm. State what the consequences are and apply them consistently. Be fair. Make sure the punishment fits the crime. Try to avoid harsh or excessive consequences. Be friendly. Convey your words in steady yet polite tone. Avoid raising your voice. Simply explain what terms they violated and lay out the consequences. Also, take time to praise them when they are doing well. Adolescents and teens can easily become intimidated with too much face-to-face communication. Reduce the pressure by planning some of your talks in a parallel position. Try asking your son about bullying at school when driving him to rugby practice. Ask your daughter about her new love interest when you are baking in the kitchen.  Use this time to really get to know your child, including their interests, preferences, hobbies, etc. Share your own interests, likes, and background with your child too. Emphasize any similar interests you both may share. Your child is more likely to engage and open up when talking in this way.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Sleep on your back for more support. Position yourself on your side for comfort. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, as this can strain your neck.

Answer: Sleeping on your back will help to keep your neck aligned with your spine and give your entire body more support. It will also ensure your neck does not twist or lean to 1 side during the night. If you snore, sleeping on your back can make your snoring worse. You may try sleeping on your side instead. Sleeping on 1 side is also a good option, especially if you find it more comfortable than sleeping on your back. A side sleeping position can also help your neck feel more supported, resting on 1 side on a pillow.  If your neck pain makes it difficult for you to turn your head to one side, sleep on the side of your body where your neck can turn or twist without pain. If you tend to also have lower back pain, sleeping on your side may be a good option as your spine can curve naturally while you sleep. Sleeping on your stomach can be very hard on your neck, back, and spine. If you tend to sleep on your stomach, try sleeping on your back or side instead.  You may need to place pillows on either side of your body to ensure you do not roll over onto your stomach. Avoid placing tennis balls in your clothing to keep your from turning onto your stomach or to stop snoring, as this can actually create more back pain.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Give your unused accessories to a friend or family member. Reuse cables for other devices. Donate your cords and cables to a local STEM program. Sell raw materials for salvage.

Answer: Before you start looking for a place to offload newer accessories, see if someone you know might be able to use them. You could end up saving them the trouble and expense of shopping for a replacement. They’ll get the piece they need and you won’t have to worry about it cluttering up your nightstand anymore.  Components like charging cords and adaptor cables don’t tend to change much through subsequent generations, which means they’re more likely to be compatible with newer devices. Post about the items you’re parting with on social media to reach more eyes. Be sure to include a few photos so interested acquaintances know they’re getting the right part. Some types of accessories are less device-specific than others. A USB cord is a USB cord, for instance, and can be used on any device with a USB port. Familiarizing yourself with the connectors of your various devices can be a good way to get more use out of a cable if you have one that’s missing its mate.  HDMI, A/V, and coaxial cables are feature a universal construction that makes them interchangeable between many different types of electronics, from computers to video recording equipment.  Even a specially-designed component like Apple’s lightning charger cord can be plugged into any iPhone, iPad, or iPod manufactured after 2012. Schools and hobby groups, such as the Boy Scouts and audio/video clubs, sometimes use electronic accessories like power cords as part of their technology education curriculum. Run a search for STEM programs being advertised in your town and see what sorts of items they’re asking for. Chances are, they’ll be pleased with whatever you contribute. Since these programs are mostly concerned with studying technology, they may be willing to accept parts that are considered outdated or obsolete. If you’re looking for a way to turn a tangle of cables into quick cash, consider mining them for the materials inside. Conductive metals like pure copper and nickel are highly sought after by scrap metal dealers, who melt them down and sell them to vendors. Copper, in particular, is very valuable—in many markets, it can go for as much as $3 per pound.  Contact your local scrapyard or metal recycling center and ask about their criteria for accepting salvage metals. Some dealers are happy to handle the extraction process themselves, while others may expect you to have the raw materials ready before you bring them in. Be aware that copper theft is a felony offense. The only time you should attempt to mine raw copper for sale is when it comes from an electronic component that you purchased legally.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Monitor the hole to see if it grows. Probe the size and depth of the sinkhole. Call a professional landscaping company.

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Sinkholes are often triggered by weather phenomena, such as a heavy rainstorm. Once a sinkhole has formed, though, it can continue to grow, as further portions of limestone or other carbonate rocks fall away. As long as a sinkhole continues to grow on a day-by-day basis, do not attempt to fill it in. Once the sinkhole has stopped growing and remained the same size for a few days, you can fill it in. Only relatively small, shallow sink-holes can be filled by homeowners. Take a pole or stick (even a tree branch would do), and probe around in the sinkhole. Note how deep and wide it is.  Exercise caution when walking around the edge of the sinkhole! The ground can be very unstable, so take care not to fall. Do not attempt to fill in a sinkhole larger than 3 feet (0.91 m) in diameter. Large sinkholes can be deep and potentially dangerous. If the sinkhole is deeper than chest height, do not step down inside of it. Deep sinkholes, and holes with steep walls, pose a high risk of collapse. If you’re concerned about working in and around a sinkhole, or if you think that the sinkhole is too large for you to fill, it’s time to call professionals. Use Internet resources to find a local landscaping company, and explain that you’re hoping to have a sinkhole on your property filled in.  Landscaping companies will have more experience in dealing with this phenomenon than the average homeowner. When dealing with very large sinkholes, you’ll need to contact local authorities in the city or county in which the sinkhole has appeared.