Write an article based on this "Sand bumps or imperfections off the surface. Wipe the ceramic with a damp sponge before you begin and whenever it gets dirty. Apply wax to the base of your object, and wherever two removable parts meet. If you are mixing your own glazes, follow instructions and safety procedures carefully."
article: If you notice any bumps on the object that aren't supposed to be there, you may sand them off using 100 grit sandpaper until you create a smooth surface. Be sure to wipe the object afterward with a damp sponge to remove dust created during sanding. If you purchased an object intended for glazing, most if not all imperfections should be removed. When sanding a piece of bisqueware you will create dust which requires the use of a NIOSH approved particulate respirator. Use a wet sanding block or wet/dry sandpaper to avoid creating dust. Let it dry. Before you begin, and whenever the ceramic becomes dirty or you apply too much glaze, wipe with a damp sponge and let it dry before attempting to apply any glaze. Avoid rinsing or dripping excess water onto the ceramic. Use each side of the sponge sparingly to keep it as clean as possible; you may want to have several on hand. Remember, you should reduce the amount of dirt or oil on the ceramic by wearing disposable gloves whenever you handle it. A coating of wax prevents glaze from sticking to the base of the ceramic, where it would "glue" your object to the base of the kiln. For the same reason, apply the wax to the rim where a lid touches, or anywhere else two distinct pieces will touch during firing. While some potters use slightly heated paraffin wax for this purpose, a safer and less smelly option is "wax resist" designed for this purpose at ceramic shops or some art supply stores. You may apply wax resist and apply it with a paint brush. Keep this brush separate from your glazes. Crayons may be rubbed on the object to create a wax coating, but there is a possibility that the colors in the crayon wax end up on your pottery. If you are glazing pottery with children, you may find it easier to skip this step and hot glue the children's glazed objects to a clay disc immediately before firing, in order to catch dripping glaze. You may also simply sponge off any excess glaze from your piece or mask areas with tape or contact paper. A pre-mixed glaze is recommended for your first few projects (at least) due to the safety hazard and difficulties involved in mixing your own glaze. If you do decide to mix a dry glaze powder with water, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully or your glaze may not achieve the desired characteristics. Always wear a respirator mask to avoid inhaling dry glaze particles, and work outside or in a well-ventilated room. Do not let anyone near the work area without a respirator mask. Gloves and safety goggles are recommended. Purchase the correct respirator and have yourself fit tested wearing that respirator. Many workplaces also recommended that you undergo a pulmonary fit test. While full instructions are not included here due to the variations between different glaze mixes, you will need water, a long stirring spoon, and a hydrometer to test the density, or "specific gravity", of the glaze. It also helps to have a drill mixer (used for mixing paint), a rubber spatula, two containers (sized for the final quantity of glaze), a scale, and a fine mesh sieve 60-120 mesh, depending on your recipe.

Write an article based on this "Discuss parenting styles. Be consistent on parenting approaches Be good role models. Be present. Present a united front."
article: It is okay if you and/or your partner change views on parenting styles. Your views will evolve with experience. It is vital, however, to continue to communicate with your partner your specific views and opinions in a respectful manner. Parenting styles can be a broad category, but consider what you and your partner value in parenting. Do you want to raise your children with an emphasis on religion, education, physical fitness, etc? Consider: How do you expect to discipline your children? How do you expect to educate your children? Do you want to travel with your children? There are a limitless amount of questions you can discuss with your partner regarding your children. . You and your partner should communicate your approaches to parenting. It is important to be consistent in a number of ways when raising a child. Consider being consistent in the following ways: Establishing rules. For example, do you and your partner agree on what your child's bedtime should be? Discuss your reasoning and perhaps compromise on a set time. Providing a united front to your child helps to promote respect. Providing discipline. Do you and your partner agree on discipline techniques? For example, do you think that spanking is appropriate while your wife does not? It is important to discuss, to communicate, and to compromise on the discipline of your child. You want your child to respect both of you equally and not resent one of you for being too harsh. Setting schedules. Discuss creating a schedule on parenting duties. For example, which of you will be making the kids' lunches before school? Which will be driving the kids to soccer practice? Establishing a schedule and a routine with your partner (and your children) helps establish routines and limits the chaos of miscommunication. Your children are learning from you and your spouse. Model the behavior you would like your children to learn. This is especially important when interacting with your spouse; you two should model what a healthy, loving relationship should look like. Avoid name calling. Even if you are fighting with your spouse, you should avoid saying hurtful things, especially in front of the children. If you are angry at your partner, keep it civil as possible or talk to your partner in private. Calling your wife by derogatory names or swearing at your husband sets bad examples. Instead, say something like: "I really do not appreciate the tone you are taking with me right now, can we discuss this later?" Show respect. Do not demean your partner, especially in front of the kids. This will reinforce bad behavior. For example, if your partner does something wrong or silly, do not ridicule him in front of the children. An example of this might be if your husband suggests that Africa is a country. Instead of calling your husband an idiot, saying something like: "Do you mean a continent? I believe Africa is made up a lot of different countries." Do not expect your partner to do all of the parenting. Raising children should be a joint effort; be present in your child's life. Being absent as a parent may breed resentment in your marriage as well as with your children. If you have to work or travel a lot and know you will not be present, try to show that you are still thinking about your partner and your children. This might be using a video program or telephone call to talk to your family while you are away. There will be rocky situations when parenting where you and your partner may disagree on things. However, it is important to present a united front when your children get into trouble, be it among themselves or in the real world. Consider: How will you and your partner stop your children from fighting amongst themselves? You do not want to distinguish a "bad guy" if one of you the designated peace-keeper. Instead, talk about how you can mediate squabbles together.

Write an article based on this "Try meditation. Try progressive muscle relaxation. Eat well. Get enough sleep. Exercise regularly. Find a creative outlet."
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Meditation has been shown to be effective in emotional regulation. Meditation has been shown to have a lasting effect on the amygdala, the center for emotion and the part of the brain where the stress response begins after a stressful or threatening event has been perceived. If you can, excuse yourself and go to the bathroom, a stairwell, or outside. Having a quiet, private space will help you feel more comfortable. Breathe in for a count of four, hold for a count of four, and exhale for a count of four. Make sure you are breathing with your diaphragm rather than with your chest. When you breathe with your diaphragm, your belly extends out (you can feel it with your hand). Do this as many times as necessary until you start feeling calmer. Combine breathing with visualization tasks. A simple way to do this is when you breathe in, envision a golden-white light that relaxes you and makes you feel happy. Envision this white light spreading into your lungs and throughout your entire body. When you breathe out, breathe out muddy, dark colors which represent your angry, stressed out feelings. If you feel like you have trouble meditating, don't worry. Meditation is a combination of deep breathing exercises, visualization, and performing mental tasks. If it's difficult for you to sit long enough to meditate or if you feel uncomfortable meditating, you can just begin with simply deep breathing. This way, you can initiate your body's calming response. Progressive muscle relaxation is the process of tensing and relaxing your entire body in progressive stages. It is thought that by tensing your muscles yourself, it will help release pent-up tension in your body. Use this method to relax your body: Start with a few deep breaths: breathe in for a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four. Work your way from the top of your head to your feet. First, tighten the muscles in your face, head, mouth, and neck. Hold for twenty seconds, and then release. Then work your way down the body, tensing and releasing your shoulders, arms, back, hands, stomach, legs, feet, and toes. Now wiggle your toes around, feeling the relaxation from your toes to your head. Take a few more deep breaths, and enjoy the feeling of relaxation. Stay away from processed and fried foods, as well as refined sugars and other unhealthy foods. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables so that your body gets nutrients and vitamins that keep you healthy. Drink plenty of water so that you don't get dehydrated. Teens need about 8-9 hours of sleep per night. With busy schedules and homework, teens often stay up really late and find themselves dragging in the morning. Getting a good night's sleep helps people regulate their emotions. Emotions are harder to control when we don't get enough sleep. One study showed that with only a few nights of disrupted sleep for teenage girls, their negative feelings increased as well as their anger. Focus on getting enough sleep so that you feel better emotionally. Switch off computer and phone screens about 15 to 30 minutes before you go to bed. These devices engage your brain, activating your cognitive functions and keeping you awake. Exercise is an excellent outlet to work out anger, stress and other negative feelings. For adults and children, research shows that exercise helps with mood regulation and controlling emotions. Try going out and exercising when you're in a mad moment, or use it daily to release aggression. Play a sport, go for a jog, or work out at the gym a few times a week., Expressing your feelings in a piece of art or writing can help you figure out your thoughts. Write in a journal or paint a picture. You might draw a comic strip, or build something out of wood.