INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It can be shocking to discover your teen is wearing diapers. However, it's important to remain calm and address the situation from a place of love and support. It can be helpful to write out your feelings in a letter ahead of time so you do not confront your teen when you are still emotional and confused. Write a letter you do not intend to send. Try to get your initial reaction out on the page. Include all raw emotions, including negative feelings like anger, fear, and frustration. It's important you let these feelings out so they do not crop up in conversation. You want your teen to feel safe and supported when you talk. Once you are done, set the letter aside for a few hours. Try to do something to get your mind off the situation. Watch television. Read. Go for a walk. Then, read the letter to revisit your emotions briefly. Remember, this letter is to allow you to process feelings. Talking to your teenager about wearing diapers can be an intimidating experience. You want to make sure your initial reaction is released in some manner before confronting your teen. After rereading your letter, destroy it and move on. When confronting your teen about his or her diaper use, try to approach them from a place of love. Speaking from your heart means going into the conversation with the right motives and intentions. Remember, you are talking to your teen because you are concerned. Try to leave judgment and other assumptions behind. Begin the conversation from a place of love. Say something like, "I'm bringing this up because I love you and I'm concerned with these choices." Try to put love first throughout the conversation. When having a difficult conversation about any topic it can be tempting to try to "win." That is, you may feel tempted to try and convince your teen that your way of thinking and acting is proper. However, having a difficult conversation is not about winning. It's about finding a solution that's mutually beneficial to all involved. If you find yourself feeling judgmental or frustrated during the conversation, try to think to yourself, "I am having this conversation because I love and care about my child." Teenagers are notoriously difficult when it comes to opening up. Wearing a diaper is an embarrassing issue and your teen may be wary to discuss the situation with you. Try to create a safe, open space for dialogue that allows your teen to be honest with you. People tend to feel safe when working towards a mutual purpose. If your teen feels like he or she is being lectured or scolded, he or she will be less likely to open up. Try to make it clear that you're seeking to understand your teen's perspective and help him or her with any issues, medical or otherwise. Mutual respect also helps foster a safe space. Try to be as non-judgmental as possible during the situation. Make it clear to your teen that despite your concerns you still respect him or her as a person. Avoid judgmental phrasing and practice active listening. Nod and maintain eye contact to show you are paying attention. Reiterate what your teen had said when he or she finishes talking to clarify that he or she is being heard and understood. Empathy is key to addressing a difficult subject. Although it may be hard, try to imagine what you're teenager is experiencing and why. Before you even begin the conversation, try to understand your teen's perspective. Do not speculate as to why he or she is wearing diapers. Rather, try to imagine how you would feel being confronted about a potentially embarrassing problem. What emotions would you experience? How would you react? Try to imagine how hard this is for your teen. Keep this perspective in mind when confronting your teenager. Listen to what your teen says and try to understand. Regardless of your teen's reasoning, make a conscious effort to put yourself in your teen's shoes. Make an effort to understand where he or she is coming from. Empathy is key to effectively coping with a difficult issue.

SUMMARY: Write out your feelings in a letter. Speak from the heart. Create a safe space for dialogue. Try to step into your teenager's shoes.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Unlike some pets, you can't just put a fish tank or fish bowl in the car and go. Instead, you need to figure out how you will transport them. Most fish can survive for around 48 hours of travel, but beyond that you increase the risk that they will not survive. When you stop for the night, you need to take the fish with you. Don't leave them unattended in cars or trailers. If you need to fly with your fish, contact the airline to find out what requirements they have for transporting fish. Some of the water in your aquarium should be changed prior to moving and transporting the aquarium. This helps ensure that the water in the tank is clean. Switch out 20 percent of the water in the aquarium daily for five days prior to transporting the aquarium. When you are travelling, you don't want your fish to mess up the water more than they have to. Fish can go around a week without food, so they will be fine during your move. Don't give them food for 24 to 48 hours prior to transporting them. You shouldn't pack the fish until you are ready to go. They shouldn't be packed and waiting to be transported. You want to take as little time as possible to transport your fish. You should also plan to unpack your fish as soon as you reach your destination. They should be the first thing you unpack. Fish are not pets that are easily transported. You shouldn't take them on vacation with you or carry them around in a vehicle for fun. Fish are very fragile, which means you should only transport them when it is absolutely necessary, like when you are moving.

SUMMARY:
Plan for transporting your fish. Change the water for a few days before moving. Avoid feeding your fish for one to two days before moving. Wait until the last possible moment to pack the fish. Avoid unnecessary travel with your fish.