INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Approach your mother and simply state, "I started my period." This will open the door to an honest conversation. Reactions will vary from mother to mother, and include happy, excited, or flat. Regardless, your mom will never be angry or disappointed. Once the subject has been broached, your mom will likely take over the conversation and help you with all you need to know. Choose an appropriate time. If it needs to be done immediately, feel free to do so. Otherwise, choose a time that allows for a lengthy conversation. Sometimes it helps to write out a script ahead of time so you can approach the subject with confidence. The hardest part is gathering the bravery to get started. Just remember that you'll feel less stress when the conversation is over. Remember, your mom has gone through this too. In fact, she may still be getting her period monthly. The important thing to keep in mind is that she understands, and she is there to help. Your mom has the "hands-on" experience to answer any questions you may have. More than likely, your mom will be prepared with pads or tampons and will be more than happy to explain their differences and demonstrate the proper use. Write a simple note stating something like "Mom, I started my period" or "Can you buy me some tampons/pads?" Place the note in a place where only she will find it, such as in her purse, her makeup kit, or her underwear drawer. Make sure the note is short and to the point so that there is no confusion. Be prepared for the response. Once you let your mom know about your period, she'll want to have a face-to-face discussion regarding it. Change your underwear but don't wash them. Instead, call your mom to your room and show her the underwear. Having had a period before, she'll immediately recognize it initiate the conversation about what happens next. You should be looking for discharge that is slightly pink, brown, or red. Don't be embarrassed to show your mom your underwear. She won't be grossed out--she's been there before. Blood will stain your underwear so immediately wash or soak your underwear to avoid staining. If you only have brown discharge, then wait for your period. By the time your period comes, you may already have a plan for how to tell your parents. It's also possible that it was a false alarm and your body is just preparing itself for your period. Brown discharge before a period is normal. This could be a layer of nutrients being discharged before the actual menstruation. Again, feeling nervous is a perfectly normal feeling. Just imagine how nervous your mom must have been when she had the conversation with her mom years ago. Try deep breathing and positive thoughts to help you cope with your nerves. Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus on taking 30 slow, deep, breaths and you should feel more relaxed afterwards. Ask yourself, "What's the worst that can happen?" Remind yourself that many people have gone through this and survived. Gaining this perspective can help you to relax. In some situations, parents aren't as supportive or understanding as one would hope. If this is the case, try talking to someone with which you feel comfortable. For example, a school nurse, a teacher, or a friend's parent.

SUMMARY: Start a conversation with your mom. Connect to her as a female. Write a note. Show her your underwear. Wait a while to be sure. Relax. Talk to someone you can trust.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Divide your hair into two sections. Twist one side tight and hold it in place with a clip and repeat on next side. Being careful not to let go of the two strands of hair, pull together and tie into ponytail. When you have done that, you should have a slight gap or hole between the twists just at the top of the elastic. Pull rest of the ponytail into the gap and pin in place. " Take two sections on each side of your head before your ears reach. Brush one side back and plait or twist (depending which suits you) and clip in place. Repeat on both sides. Tie at the back of your head. The higher the better to create the princess crown look. Clips can give your hair dimension and style. Try pulling your hair back and adding butterfly or flower shaped clips. Bows and ribbons can make your hair look shiny and pretty especially if it is a large bow at the back of your hair. Headbands can be so pretty on short hair and make your hair look fuller if pulled all the way back. Also ones with flowers, bows, and so on on them can add height to the headband.
Summary: Using a twist clip to make a bun. Make a "princess crown. Use clips, bows, ribbons, and headbands.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure no one's using any appliances, sinks, or toilets. If you'd like, you can even turn off the water at each individual valve or outside at the water meter. Doing this will allow you to see if water is moving through your pipes when it shouldn't be. If you have a basement, this will likely be the spot where you'll most easily hear water in the pipes. Walk down the stairs and stand quietly for a few minutes. If you hear water running even though no one is using any, there's a leak somewhere in the house. If possible, try to follow the pipe back to the source of the water. If you don't have a basement, walk around each room and hallway in your house and listen for water moving through pipes. If you can't follow the pipe back to the source of your leak (or if you couldn't hear running water), you'll need to search for other signs of leaks. Walk around your house and look under your sinks for wet spots or water damage. These pipes are common sources of leaks. You should also check for water damage on each ceiling, which could indicate a burst pipe. You might also find signs of damage on carpets or wood floors. Be aware that if you have damage on your floors or ceilings, you may have a problem with your roof rather than your pipes. It's a good idea to call a contractor to be sure. Your hot water heater is likely located in a closet or the garage. Without touching it, carefully examine your heater. If you see water dripping from any part of the appliance, call a hot water heater specialist to get it looked at and repaired. It's not a good idea to attempt to fix your hot water heater on your own. It can be very dangerous, and you may injure yourself. Squirt a few drops of food coloring into the tanks of every toilet in your home. Don't flush them for 1 hour. Check the toilet bowls after the hour is up. If any of the bowls contain food coloring, there's a leak in the toilet. To figure out where it is, turn off the water supply by twisting the valve at the base of the toilet. After you've turned off the water, open the tank again and draw a line to mark the water level. Wait 1 more hour. If the water has fallen during that hour, the leak is in the flush valve or flapper. If it hasn't dropped, the leak is in the fill valve or float. If you're not comfortable fixing your toilet, call the plumber! You don't want to make the problem worse. Leaky faucets are one of the more common types of leaks. While you might think it's not worth it to fix these faucets, they can actually waste several thousand gallons of water per year.

SUMMARY:
Turn off all sources of water in the house. Start in the basement and listen for water in pipes. Check for water damage under sinks and on ceilings. Listen for running water in or near your hot water heater. Use food coloring to test for leaks in your toilets. Don't ignore leaky faucets.