Write an article based on this "Read the story with the child. Talk about the problem through the character. Help the child realize they are not alone. Give the child activities that connect with the book."
article: Present the book to the child when they are in a good mood and seem receptive to hearing about the concern. Set aside enough time afterwards so that you are able to discuss the story with the child. Try saying, "I got this book at the library today. I thought it was neat because it was about making new friends! Do you want to read it with me?" If the child says no, put the book down in a place where they can see it and try again later. They might look at the pictures or try to read it on their own. Avoid bringing up the problem you're trying to address when you show them the book. Instead, present it as a fun activity that you want to do together. Do not present the story to your child at a time of stress, or immediately in the wake of the behavior you are trying to correct. The child will be less receptive. For an older child who reads on their own, you could give them the book and say something like, "I was at the bookstore the other day and saw this book. It reminded me of what we were talking about the other day. Maybe you'd like to read it." Follow up with the child in a few days. Remain easygoing. Keep the mood light as you read the book. You do not want to put pressure on the child to accept the book as a prescription for their problem; rather, you want to create a sense of excitement. For example, "Wow, this character is going through the same thing you are! I wonder what he does to figure it out!" Kids often feel better talking about problems secondhand. It is easier to say, "Look at the problem she is having! She must be sad," then to say, "Dealing with this problem makes me sad." Talking about the issue through the book will help a child feel less defensive and vulnerable about their emotions. Ask questions about the character, like: Why do you think the character behaved that way? What do you think the character should do instead? How did you think the character felt when that happened? If you are reading the book to the child, you could pause throughout the book to ask questions about what is happening. This will help you gauge if the child is making connections to the text. Hopefully, the child will be able to make the connection between their problem and the character's, but you can also articulate this for them. State that the child is not the only one who is dealing with the same issue, and that there are many people who have the same concerns as the child. This way you will normalize their problem and help them feel empowered to deal with it. You could say, "Do you see in this book that this boy was also afraid of going to the hospital? That's very normal, almost everybody gets nervous about going to the hospital." Help the child bring the book to life by thinking more about the book or coming up with other ways to engage with it. Don't push it if the child doesn't seem interested, but if the book resonated with the child, you might consider: Suggesting that the child draw a picture about what the character does next, or what the character could have done instead in the story. Having the child act out being the character in the book, both at the beginning of the story (the "problem" part) and the end (the resolution). This can help the child connect the book to their own behavior. Doing an activity together that is inspired by the book. For example, maybe you read a book about the death of a grandparent, and in the book the character memorializes their grandparent by making a scrapbook filled with memories. Suggest to the child that the two of you do the same, or create another memorial the child would prefer.

Write an article based on this "Tie a knot to secure the end. Tie the two ends of the bracelet together. Experiment with variations."
article: Once you have woven the bracelet as long as you need it, take all three strings in your hand and tie a knot by making a loop with all three and pulling the ends of the three strings through the loop. If you want the knot to be more secure, you can tie a double knot. Remove the tape and take the top end of the bracelet in on hand and the bottom in the other. Tie these two ends together in a knot to complete the circle of your bracelet. If the bracelet is for you, have someone help you tie it directly on your wrist for you. Leave it loose enough that you can get it off without untying it, but not so loose it falls off. You should be able to fit two fingers between your wrist and your bracelet. If the bracelet is for a friend, you can tie it directly onto their wrist or ankle for the perfect fit. You can ask your friend to measure their wrist with a flexible tape measure like you would find in a sewing kit. Add an inch to that measurement for the size of your bracelet. You don't have to stick with just the three colors. You can make a slightly thicker bracelet with more colors and designs by adding more strings to the project. Add more strings of different colors as you choose. You may also want to separate the colors with some black thread, by tying three black knots between each block of color. Braid the remaining portion of the string on both ends beyond the knot. Tie another knot at the ends of the braids.

Write an article based on this "Learn from failure. Be proactive Surround yourself with successful people. Nurture strong, positive relationships. Ask questions and listen more than you talk. Take responsibility. Adhere to high standards."
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Successful people aren't born; they are made through accumulated life experiences and that includes risk as well as failure. While acting impulsively is never recommended, taking calculated risks can pay off in the long-run. Even if you don't succeed at everything you undertake, studying failure and learning from it is a key feature of all successful people. Steve Jobs was fired from Apple in 1985 in large part because he was difficult to work with. However, he returned 12 years later and turned the then-failing company into a success because he had become a better leader. , not reactive. Research has linked personal success with proactivity. Therefore, instead of waiting for opportunity to find you, brainstorm ways to improve your life and career and act sooner rather than later.Below are some tactics for becoming more proactive: Useful brainstorming techniques include freewriting, making lists, and mapping. Anticipate what obstacles you will face and how to tackle them. Related to skills like visualizing is is prediction. When we realistically project a path to success, necessarily, we also project the pitfalls along that path. Prevent avoidable obstacles.While not all obstacles are avoidable, many can be circumvented by preparation, funding, and training in advance. Appreciate timing. Research shows that, just important as taking action, is learning when. Act too soon on something you are unfamiliar you, you may look unprepared or fool-hardy. Act too late and you may not get the opportunity to use your skills and demonstrate leadership. Success doesn't happen in a vacuum. Every successful person has a long list of friends, teachers, mentors, co-workers, etc. who assisted them along the way. Look to people you already have in your life who are talented, positive, supportive, motivated, and knowledgeable. Spend time learning from them and collaborating when possible. Internships, seminars, and job-shadowing are other great ways to interact with successful people and to learn from them. Maybe your goal falls outside of the rat race and you are looking for ways to be successful as a parent, or teacher. The rule is still the same. Find those people who are successful and who you admire. Spend time with them and learn what makes them tick. Emulate good habits to bolster your own ambitions. Are you attempting to improve delivery of a product or service to a client? Are you seeking out mentorship from other, more senior professionals? Are you looking to improve your skills as a competitive cyclist? Whether thinking logistically or personally, fostering strong relationships is an integral part of success, no matter what the playing field. The following tactics can help you grow these relationships in productive ways: Grow your personal network. While every entrepreneur knows that a strong brand and social media presence is key to professional success, these do not take the place of personal encounters, which are the most common source of opportunity and growth. Foster relationships outside your serious aspirations. Think about your personal life as practice for managing people in professional or employment-related contexts. When you don't listen to the needs of family or aren't a loyal friend, these relationships fail to thrive. It's also important to seek out opportunities to develop relationships with new friends as well, so consider joining a club or attending a hobby meet-up. Asking questions is a great way to not only be a part of important conversations but it grows your knowledge and increases your likability, as it gives others the opportunity to share. Listening to others also gives you the ability to benefit from their expertise and utilize what you learn toward future tasks. When you outsource blame for your actions, you also take away the ability to take credit for your success. Don't blame failures on outside forces. Instead, analyze what you did and how, next time, you could do it better. Remember that only you decide whether you succeed or fail. Successful people are intensely motivated and possess a strong work ethic. Apply yourself fully to each task you undertake. Exceed the expectations of co-workers and supervisors. Do not accept "adequate" but instead always work toward improvement and progress beyond what is required.