Kids are often so caught up in their own lives that they never even get to know their parents until they're much older. If you want to improve your relationship with your parent as a kid or teen, start taking an interest in your parent's job, interests, and background. You might ask questions like "So, Dad, what was it like for you growing up?" or "How was work today, Mom?" You might also connect with them by sharing an interest, such as watching the same TV show or going to sporting events together. Building a relationship takes time, so use yours to get to know your parent one-on-one. When you spend time together alone, you can ask questions, learn their quirks, and develop your conversation skills. Next time your parent is doing a task like picking up leaves in the yard, offer to help out so you can spend time with them. Create opportunities for quality time by making plans with your parents. For example, you might say, "Hey, Mom, want to go for a walk with me?" Use your time together to chat or have a heart-to-heart talk. Most parents love getting gifts for their kids, whether it's for a birthday or a holiday, to mark an important accomplishment, or just because. Show appreciation for your parents by giving them something, too. If you don't have enough money to buy a gift, make something by hand, or surprise them by cooking a meal or fixing something around the house. Most parents will be thrilled by the thoughtful gesture! Friends support one another, so find ways to root your parent on. This may translate to getting over your feelings about them remarrying or helping out with a new business venture. Whatever the situation, look for opportunities to show your parent you've got their back.
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One-sentence summary -- Express an interest in them. Spend quality time together. Give them gifts. Support their goals.

Select ripe, fresh corn with bright green husks and plump kernels. Peel and remove husk and silk from the ears of corn. Wash and scrub the ears of corn with a vegetable brush under cool running water. Transfer the corn to a large bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. Avoid cooking the corn for too long to avoid mushy kernels. Catch the kernels in a large bowl or on a baking sheet. Avoid slicing into the cob, cutting only about 3/4 of the way through the kernels. Set the bottom end of the cob on a small, overturned bowl to make slicing and collecting the kernels easier. Keep the jars and lids hot until they are ready to be filled. Jars and lids can be kept hot by placing them upside down in a pot of hot water or by washing them in a dishwasher and keeping them in the dishwasher until needed. 5 cm) of space at the top of the jars. Add one tsp. (5 mL) of canning salt to each jar (optional), then fill jars with boiling water, while keeping 1 inch (2.5 cm) of air space at the top of the jars. Place the sealed jars on the rack in the pressure canner filled with 3 quarts (2.8 L) of hot water. The jars must not sit directly on the bottom of the canner, and should not touch each other to allow steam to flow freely around them. Allow steam to vent from the canner for 10 minutes before adding canner weights or closing vents. After 10 minutes close vents or put on weights (depending on the type of pressure canner you are using) and allow the pressure to build. Start timing when the necessary pressure is reached. Check the gauge frequently to ensure the pressure remains constant. For dial gauge canners, set pressure to 11 PSI (75.8 kPa) for altitudes of 0 to 2000 feet (0 to 610 m), 12 PSI (82.7 kPa) for altitudes of 2001 to 4000 feet (610 to 1220 m), 13 PSI (89.6 kPa) for altitudes of 4,001 to 6,000 feet (1,000 to 2,000m) (1220 to 1830 m), and 14 PSI (96.5 kPa) for 6001 to 8000 feet (1830 to 2440 m). For weighted gauge canners set pressure to 10 PSI (68.95 kPa) for altitudes of 0 to 1000 feet (0 to 305 m), and 15 PSI (103.4 kPa) for altitudes above 1,000 feet (304.8m). Carefully remove lid and allow steam to escape. Keep 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of space between jars to allow air to circulate. Listen for a small "ping" sound indicating that the seal of the jar lids has been sucked down and the jars are properly sealed. This could take around 12 hours.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare the corn for canning. Blanch the corn in boiling water for 2 minutes and remove them with tongs. Slice the corn from the cob using a sharp knife starting from one end of the cob and slicing down. Clean 9 glass pint (500mL) canning jars and metal lids with soap and hot water. Pack the clean jars with the prepared corn leaving 1 inch (2. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth, shake gently to allow air bubbles to escape and cover with the metal lids. Place the cover securely on the canner and heat water to boiling. Process jars in the pressure canner for 55 minutes, adjusting the pressure based on your altitude (see guide below). Turn off heat and allow pressure to return to 0 PSI (0 kPa), then remove the weights or open the vent and wait for 2 minutes. Remove the jars from the canner with a jar lifter and place them on a wooden board or thick kitchen towel to allow them to cool in a draft free area. Label the jars with ingredients and the date, then store in a cool, dark and dry location.

It's important to do this before you plug in any speakers or audio equipment. Look for at least one of the following on the back or side of the TV. RCA - A red circular port and a white circular port. RCA is known as "analog" audio. Optical - A square (sometimes hexagonal) port. Optical audio is known as "digital" audio. Headphone - The standard 3.5 millimeter jack used for most headphones. You'll usually see an image of a pair of headphones above this port. HDMI - Typically used for combined audio and video. Some stereo receivers connect via HDMI. Your individual speakers will almost always have RCA inputs, with the left speaker using a white input and the right speaker using a red input. If you're attaching a soundbar-type stereo system, your speaker set will likely have an optical input. You don't need to use an audio receiver with a soundbar. Unless you're using a soundbar or computer speakers with your TV, you need to use a stereo receiver (or amp) to connect to your TV. Your receiver will have at least one of the following inputs: RCA Optical HDMI For example, if your receiver only has an optical input and your TV only has RCA outputs, you'll need an RCA to Optical adapter. This also applies for TVs that only have headphone outputs, as you can buy a headphone-to-RCA adapter. You can usually find RCA, optical, HDMI, and headphone cables and their accessories online, but most tech department stores carry them as well.
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Turn off and unplug your TV. Find your TV's audio output slots. Check your speakers' input type. Check your receiver's input type. Determine whether or not you need an adapter. Buy any cables that you don't have.