Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Breastfeed your baby for a year. Feed your child sitting up. Work on allergies. Skip the cigarette smoke.

Answer: Breastfed children are less likely to develop ear infections. Try to breastfeed for the first six months at least, but breastfeeding for a full year is better if you are able to manage it. Your breast milk provides your child with antibodies that help fight off ear infections. When children lay down to drink a bottle, they are more likely to develop an ear infection. When the child is on their back, fluid can flow into their ears, which can cause an infection. Make sure your child is at a 45-degree angle when drinking from a bottle. Those prone to allergies are more likely to develop ear infections, both children and adults. If you can work on controlling allergies, you can help reduce the likelihood that you or your child will develop an ear infection. You can take antihistamines to help reduce your allergies, as well as trying to avoid spending long periods outdoors when allergy counts are high. Stay hydrated to thin mucus and consider using a steam treatment or humidifier to help loosen mucus. If your allergies are severe, talk to your doctor about other treatments. You and your child should avoid cigarette smoke for many health-related reasons, but one in particular is that exposure to cigarette smoke can increase your chances of developing ear infections. Try to avoid all cigarette smoke, including secondhand smoke. Bad air quality can have similar effects as cigarette smoke, increasing the risk for ear infections.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose finishing touches for your theme. Add colorful tablecloths. Find a striking table centerpiece.

Answer: Once you've hung some banners, streamers, balloons, and lights, it's time to add a few decorations that help bring the party's theme to life. For example, if you're throwing an Oscar or a Hollywood themed party, you want to create a red carpet for the room by laying down a piece of red fabric for guests to walk across. For a dance themed party, you may want to hang a mirrored disco ball in the center of the room. For a child's birthday, a pinata that fits the theme makes an ideal decoration. At your local party supply store, you can find inflatable decorations in a variety of fun shapes that fit an array of themes. For example, you might place an inflatable palm tree in the corner of the room for a tropical party, or an inflatable treasure chest in the corner for a pirate themed party. You might not think tablecloths make a big difference in readying your room for a party, but they can add some fun color to help tie the entire look together. They also protect your table or other surfaces in case there are any spills during the party. Choose a bold or bright color that matches the other decorations at the party. Consider laying tablecloths in two or more different colors for a festive look. Make sure to choose one that's slightly larger than the others so the bottom will peek one from underneath the top layer. For a casual party, disposable plastic tablecloths are the best option. They are inexpensive and come in a wide range of colors, so you can some that match the rest of your decorations. For an elegant, sophisticated party, you may prefer fabric tablecloths. They can be somewhat expensive, though, so if you're only going to use a certain color for the party, you may prefer borrowing one from friends or family members. Whether you're having a sit-down dinner or a buffet style meal at your party, it helps to have an eye-catching decoration for the center of the table where you'll be serving food. A floral arrangement is a traditional option -- you can purchase fresh flowers or use artificial or dried flowers to create a centerpiece for the table. If you're not a fan of flowers, you can substitute balloon or create a custom centerpiece that fits your party's theme. For example, if you're throwing a zoo theme party, you might use stuffed animals to make a centerpiece for the table. For a Christmas party, a large bowl filled with fruit, pine cones, ornaments, and garland can make a simple but beautiful centerpiece. For a Halloween party, a jack o'lantern is the ideal centerpiece. For a child's birthday party, you can put vases or jars filled with colorful candy, such as gumballs, rock candy, gumdrops, and lollipops, in an arrangement to create a centerpiece for the table. Create a simple centerpiece for an elegant party by filling a large bowl with water and adding floating candles.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask who they're going with. Tell them you're looking for a date. Throw hints. Make statements alluding to going together. Accept their answer.

Answer: If you don't feel comfortable with asking your friend directly or ornately, you might find a way to ask them with a bit more finesse and ease. Begin this by asking if they are going with someone already. If so, you might want to reconsider asking them. If they don't have a date yet, tell them that you are looking for someone to go with. Doing so will remind them that you are available and they may also begin thinking about the possibility of going with you. You might say something like "Yeah, I don't have a date either. I really want to go with someone who I know I'll have fun with." You can also begin to throw little hints about the two of you going to prom together. You can say things like "My mom asked if we were going to go together" or "Everyone keeps saying you and I should just be each other's dates." Their response will allow you to assess how they feel about the idea. If they immediately shut it down, then perhaps consider asking someone else. After you have tested the waters, you can begin making statements about what it would be like to go together. You can talk about how much fun you would have, what colors you would wear, what songs you would get the most hype to, or anything else you two would enjoy together. Use this as an opportunity to present the pros. Talk about how little pressure it would be compared to going with someone else. Be sure not to take their answer personally if they say no. If you feel comfortable doing so, talk directly about it with your friend to find out their reasoning and situation in a non-judgemental and respectful way.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Include rules on your syllabus. Talk about your rules on the first day of class. Look and act professionally. Get to know students by name. Explore the discipline issue before acting. Keep a paper trail of discipline problems.

Answer:
The college classroom is full of adult students who should not need to be told how to behave. It is a good idea, however, to be very clear on your rules for your classroom. For example, you might include rules about participating in class discussions. This might include speaking respectfully to classmates and refraining from personal attacks. Also consider including policies regarding academic dishonesty, technology use, handing in assignments, and so on. Check with your institution to get proper wording on college-wide policies. Set up the class from the very start with your expectations for classroom conduct. Give examples of how these rules are put into effect and how you will implement consequences. If you want your students to take you seriously, it's important to look and act professional. Appearing too casual may make your students doubt your authority. Although you should maintain professionalism, you don't need to be completely inaccessible to students. You can reveal things about yourself that give you more of a human dimension, so that students understand where you're coming from. Oftentimes, the college classroom is a huge nameless group of students. This creates and maintains distance between the students and the instructor, which can make students feel alienated. If you know students by name, you can create a collegial environment in which students feel invested. If a student is causing disruption by repeatedly arriving late to class, consider possible reasons for this. Pull the student aside at the end of class or talk with him during office hours. It may be that the student is commuting from a job to school and can't get to class on time. In this case, you might make a special exception or suggest that the student take a different class to accommodate his schedule. If you encounter discipline problems, be sure to document every step that you've taken. Talk with your administrator or supervisor about your department's appropriate procedure for handling discipline problems.