Q: A quality flat iron will be made of ceramic, tourmaline, or titanium. It should have multiple temperature settings so that you can choose what's right for your hair's texture and thickness. These irons may be in the pricier range, but most very inexpensive flat irons only offer a single setting which is too high (usually 450 degrees) and will damage your hair with time. Ideally, you want to use a flat iron that has a temperature gauge with numbers rather than simple On, Off, Low, and High settings. This way you can gauge exactly how much heat your hair is getting. Find an iron that is an inch and a half wide or smaller. Irons larger than that won't be able to get closer enough to your scalp. Ceramic plates ensure that the heat is evenly distributed across your hair as you straighten, and ceramic is good for most hair types and textures. Stay away from "ceramic coated" flat irons, which can dry out your hair. If your hair is curly, however, you may need gold or titanium plates. You will commonly find heat protector sprays made specifically for use with flat irons; there are also numerous creams and serums on the market, and some mousses contain heat protection. Some frequently recommended choices included Living Proof's Straight Spray, Moroccan Oil (for thick or coarse hair), or products made with silicone. While these won't make your hair straight, they can add moisture to your hair and therefore help to prepare it for the process of straightening. Alternately, you may want to try a strengthening shampoo if you find that frequent straightening makes your hair weak. Typical hairbrushes, which are made of nylon and plastic, cause static. But a brush made boar bristles and nylon will give your hair shape and polish and eliminate the fly-aways. These products will help keep your hair healthy by increasing moisture. Since they may make your hair oilier or heavier, try using just once a week. Some options include Luster's Pink Original Oil Moisturizer and Aveda's Dry Remedy.
A: Find a quality flat iron. Purchase a heat protector. Buy a "smoothing" shampoo and conditioner. Get a new brush. Consider a hair moisturizer.

Q: Both apps have an image of a sheet of paper and a pen. Pages has an orange pen, and TextEdit has a silver pen. TextEdit comes preinstalled on your Mac. If you don't have Pages, click here to download it from the App Store. It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. It's at the top of the Format menu. Placing the mouse cursor over Font will display a submenu to the right side. It's in the Font submenu in Format. Placing the mouse cursor over Baseline will display another submenu. It's the middle option in the Baseline submenu. Everything you type will now be in subscript. You can also select subscript by pressing Shift+ Command+- on the keyboard. To turn subscript off, click Format, then Font, and Baseline again. Then click "Use Default".
A: Open TextEdit or Pages. Click Format. Click Font. Click Baseline. Click Subscript.

Q: Look for local conservatories and fine arts academies that you might be able to enroll your child in. There, they'll receive the foundations of classical music education, from learning to read sheet music to identifying various time signatures. Most cities have schools that welcome students of all different age ranges, including early childhood. If a particular school catches your attention, call and speak with an instructor directly to get more information about the services they provide. Type in "piano instructor" and your city to be shown a list of teachers in the surrounding area. You can then take the time to read up on each of them and, if you like what you see, set up a one-on-one interview to find out more about their experience, rates and teaching styles. Online resources like the Music Teacher's National Association (MTNA) and TakeLessons.com can help you browse candidates and learn more about what types of education and certification you should be looking for. Steer clear of listings on sites like Craigslist. Chances are, a reputable teacher won't be using these places to advertise. Many professional music teachers also offer private instruction on the side. Get in touch with a teacher from your neighborhood church or grade school and see whether they would be willing to work out an arrangement. Since the school will have already gone through the process of hiring the teacher, you can rest assured that they possess the necessary credentials. Music teachers are used to working with children, which means they usually know what types of instructional methods and techniques are the most effective. Unless you know someone who can vouch for them, it's usually best to avoid part-timers and individuals with dubious qualifications who give music lessons on the side. More often than not, these people are out to make a quick buck, and may not have the expertise needed to help your child succeed. The same applies to self-taught players and students in unrelated areas of study. A credible instructor should always be able to list their credentials, even if it's just in the name of the school they attended.
A: Research music schools in your area. Run an internet search. Contact an established music teacher. Accept only serious candidates.

Q: It's similar to WD-40 in that it lubricates areas and erodes sticky substances, but it's a natural alternative. If you don't have PAM or a spray version of a cooking oil, you can use a bottled version of canola oil. Wipe some canola oil on a cloth and rub it on the gum. Apply or spray a generous amount of oil. Then, let it sit so that the gum can absorb it. Letting it soak softens the gum and makes it easier to remove. If you're not able to remove it by wiping it away, then apply a little elbow grease and scrape it off with a nylon scraper. You can even use your fingernail if you don't mind. This is just to make sure you removed everything. Let it soak again. Scrape off any gum residue and wipe clean with a cloth. You're done. The beauty of this method is you don't have to worry about plastic or glass parts scraping off the finish inside your dryer. And, there is no smell.
A:
Spray PAM cooking spray on the gum. Soak the gum in the oil. Wipe the sticky gum area clean with an old sock or rag. Re-apply the cooking oil spray.