Problem: Article: This isn't necessarily a fabric you used in your actual quilt -- it could even be an opposing color to spice things up. Each strip should be the length of one side of the quilt and a few inches (at least 7.5 cm) wide. There are a variety of way to do this, but the simplest way is outlined below: Carefully trim off the selvage edges (the part that comes on the edges of fabric to keep it from fraying) of the borders themselves. Then lay 2 of the border strips across the middle of your quilt, lining up one end of the strips with the edge of the quilt. The other strip edges will hang over the side. Place a pin in the border strips where the quilt ends. And then carefully trim with your ruler and rotary cutter where that pin marks. Fold the border strip in half, end to end, to find the center. Pin the center of your strip to the center of the edge of your pieced quilt top and pin the ends of the strip to the ends of that quilt side. Space pins along the strip to secure the strip in place. It is not bad if your strip is slightly smaller than the pieced part of the quilt (the other two strips are longer), but this is why starting at the center and the ends when pinning is important. Pin opposite side of quilt and sew both borders on to the edges of the pieced portion. Press the borders open and flat working from the front side of the quilt. Repeat the process on the other edges. Lay the 2 remaining border strips across the center portion of the quilt. Place a pin to mark where to trim, cut off the remnants, pin and sew. Press once more.
Summary: Get four strips of fabric. Find your border length. Pin on the edges. Sew your border.

Problem: Article: Awareness of Internet addiction is growing, and there are now sources for help in many locations. Support groups for Internet addicts can provide an understanding community, strategies for successfully overcoming your problem, and information about additional sources of help. Check with a local community center or ask a trusted person, such as a family member or doctor, to help you find a support group in your area. Professional assistance from a specialist trained in treating Internet addiction is helpful in many cases. A counselor can help you develop a plan of action for reducing the time you spend online, increasing your involvement in other activities, and understanding the habits or motivations that caused you to become addicted to the Internet. Support groups or a doctor may be able to refer you to a counselor. Motivational interviewing and reality therapy are techniques sometimes used by counselors to treat Internet addiction. These methods involve a therapist providing open-ended questions, reflective listening, and other techniques to help you understand your problem better. Internet addiction can have detrimental effects on both you and your family, depending on your situation. If this is the case, family therapy can help both sides understand and deal with the problem. Family members can also provide emotional and practical support to help you overcome your addiction. Counselors can help you develop a strategy for family therapy, or refer you to a specialist in the field. As recognition of Internet addiction grows, addiction treatment centers have begun to develop programs to help those afflicted with the problem. In addition, there "digital detox" camps are available in some areas. These provide an Internet-free space to reflect and learn to overcome addiction to the Internet. Specialists are still studying the causes of and treatment methods for Internet addiction. There is still no universally accepted drug treatment for the problem. However, medications such as escitalopram, bupropion SR, methylphenidate, and naltrexone have been used to treat Internet addiction in some trials. Talk with your doctor if you are interested in trying medications to treat your addiction.
Summary: Find a support group. See a counselor. Engage in family therapy. Go to a treatment center. Try drug treatments.

Problem: Article: Swaddling is believed to create a tight, warm environment similar to the womb. Even snugly wrapping your little tyke in a blanket and holding them close to your chest should help quickly calm them down. Get them warm and snug and start rocking. You can lay the baby on their side after swaddling. It better mimics the feeling of the womb and calms them faster. Just be sure to maintain constant supervision if you place the baby on their side. A pacifier or your finger is perfect. Sucking actually steadies a baby's heart rate, relaxes their stomach, and calms flailing limbs. This might be the ticket to a quiet, contented infant. If your baby is crying while struggling to fall asleep, you can remind them that you're there with gentle touch. Lightly pat the baby's back or rub gentle circles between their shoulder blades. You could even hold their tiny hand in your own. Any of these option can help soothe a baby enough to stop crying. Walk at a slow steady speed. Babies love rhythmic motion, and the lack of light will slowly make them sleepy. If you can, go outdoorsthe change to fresh air may help them calm down. Gentle, calming movements are all that matters. Babies love to be touched, so slow, consistent massaging might slow them down and quiet their lungs. Play some peek-a-boo. Lie them on their back and rotate their feet like they were riding a bike. Make silly faces and talk to the child. Just being a distracting, stimulating influence may be enough to get them to stop crying. Babies need to be entertained, so entertain them! If you're out of options, it is time to look for help. The following numbers will help you calm down and provide potential solutions for your exact situation: 24-Hour Parent Helpline: 1-888-435-7553 Crying Baby Hotline: 1-866-243-2229 Fussy Baby Hotline: 1-888-431-BABY If your baby won't stop screaming despite a clean diaper, full belly, and general comfort, you should call your pediatrician for advice. There is no reason to fear anythingbut you should verify your specific situation with a professional. If the crying is high-pitched, random, and the baby seems tense, they may have colic, a crying disorder. Luckily, colic tends to go away by the time your baby is 12-14 weeks old. Note when a baby cries to find patternsright before a nap, after waking up, after eating certain foods, etc. Pay attention to your baby's signals to prevent future outbursts. Baby's crying usually peaks around 6 weeks, but it eases off afterward.
Summary:
Swaddle them in a warm blanket. Give them something to suck on. Pat the baby's back. Walk around slowly in a dark area of the house. Gently massage your baby's feet, hands, and stomach. Play with your child to engage them. Call a hotline specifically for parents struggling with fussy babies. Call your pediatrician if the baby is still crying after you've checked the obvious causes.