Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check in. Help to relieve her stress. Promote overall physical and mental health. Suggest counseling.

Answer: Ask her how it's going, and if there are any ways that you can be of help. If your mom has made the decision to quit smoking, that's just the first hurdle. Ending her smoking habit will take lots of time and effort. Be sure to listen to her struggles and reassure her that they are perfectly normal. Reward or celebrate her achievements along the way. Incentive-based smoking cessation programs are highly effective, and can definitely give your mom great motivation to quit smoking. Track her progress, whether she goes without smoking for one month or just one day, ensure that she feels supported and encouraged. Promise to do a few extra chores or help out more around the house for each milestone she reaches. If she goes a full week, tell her that you will mop the kitchen floor. After two smoke-free weeks, dust the living room, etc. Be creative, and perform duties that she will really appreciate. Make an agreement that she will have to place a certain amount of money into a jar each time she smokes a cigarette. Research has shown that people are likely to quit smoking when it is associated with losing money. Mothers often have so much to deal with on a daily basis, and it is possible that her smoking could be related to stress. Try taking on some of the tasks that she may perform so that she is able to relax and decompress throughout the day. Make dinner a few nights a week. Treat her to a spa day, or nice massage. When she seems agitated, take her out for a short walk. A bit of physical activity can help to lift her mood. Getting your mom involved in activities such as exercise, yoga, meditation and healthy eating can help to shift your mother's perspective regarding her health. Those who have healthier lifestyles and routine self-care are much less likely to smoke tobacco or engage in any other harmful habits. Introduce your mom to mindfulness practices which have been shown to reduce smoking rates by creating an awareness of addictive behaviors, and developing techniques to overcome them such as, recognizing her craving for smoking, understanding why she may want to smoke at that moment and choosing to make a different decision. Many yoga programs include specific poses and deep breathing exercises, which can alleviate stress, improve blood circulation, increase oxygen to the brain and ultimately help with smoking cessation. Helpful poses include the cobra pose, child pose, bridge pose and triangle pose. If you believe that there are underlying mental health factors that may be contributing to her smoking addiction. It may not be a bad idea to suggest that she seek professional counseling. Many addictions are prolonged by co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression or genetic disorders. Oftentimes, treatment of the underlying problem can help one to rid themselves of any addictions which may have been lying beneath the surface.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare an old t-shirt with your scent for each dog. Rub one t-shirt over your established dog. Give the other t-shirt to your breeder or rescue organization. Exchange the t-shirts. Use a dog pheromone spray. Get a blanket that smells familiar to the dog. Set up the new dog's crate.

Answer: A few days before you plan to bring the new dog home, wear one t-shirt for a day. This will put your scent on the shirt for the established dog. The next day, wear another t-shirt to put your scent on it for the new dog. The goal here will be to eventually have your own scent mingle with scents from your new dog and established dog on each t-shirt. You can also sleep with the t-shirts to get your scent on them. The t-shirts should be prepared a day or two ahead of when you are giving them to the dogs. Take one of the t-shirts that you've worn and rub it over the dog you already have. You can also let your dog sleep with the t-shirt for a night. Ask your breeder or rescue organization to have the new dog sleep on the other t-shirt for at least one night. This also helps your new dog get familiar with your scent. Give the established dog the shirt the new dog slept on, and vice versa. This way the two dogs become familiar with each other prior to meeting. Since dogs communicate by scent, it is helpful to have them recognize each other's scents and associate it with your scent. Dog appeasing pheromone sprays (DAP) can boost the scent recognition process. These can be purchased from your veterinarian or at major pet retailers. DAP contains a synthetic version of the pheromone that a nursing bitch gives off in order to make her pups feel safe and content. If so desired, spritz the t-shirts with DAP at each stage, giving it as bedding to the first dog, then spritz again when it's transferred to the second dog. If you are getting a puppy, you should have something that smells familiar to it. When you pick up the puppy, ask the breeder for a blanket that smells of the puppy's mother and littermates. Put the blanket in the puppy's crate. This gives him something familiar to snuggle with. Your new dog needs a space where he feels safe. Set aside one room that contains his crate, food, water and puppy pads. Place the bedding in the crate. Lay a blanket over one end so that the crate can be dark and secluded. If you collected one, include the new dog's familiar-smelling blanket. Include the t-shirt that has your scent and the established dog's scent on it. This helps to blend the smells together and makes a link between the familiar and the new.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Act like an adult. Be responsible. Be respectful.

Answer:
You need to show your parents that you are able to make your own informed decisions. If you feel that you deserve the space and freedom that comes with dating an older guy, then you need to understand that it may come with having to do things you don't necessarily want to do. Try not to complain to your parents, this childish behavior will only hinder your chances. Don't walk around thinking the world revolves around you. An attitude of thinking you deserve everything you want only comes across as obnoxiously selfish. People will not go out of their way to give you what you want, so don't waste your parents time by complaining to them about every little thing that has not gone your way. Staying true to your word will leave a lasting impression on your parents' good side. Follow through with any commitments you have made with them, and it will prove that you are capable of keeping an intelligent outlook throughout a relationship with an older guy. Get good grades, complete your chores on time, help with babysitting, etc. Remember what your parents usually ask of you and complete it before they have to remind you. This responsible behavior will show your parents that you hold their opinions in high regard. Respect your parents' wishes and follow their rules. They usually have rules for your own well-being. Don't miss curfew and remember to let your parents know how grateful you are whenever they let you do something you want. The next time your parents let you stay out late with friends, show your gratitude by saying thank you and making sure they know that just because they let you stay out one night, it doesn't mean you expect them to give you a later curfew. Do not rise your voice to your parents or treat them with with an aggressive attitude.