INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For example, if you live in an appropriate area, allow your older children or teens to build a campfire (with supervision). Teach them safety rules and then let them take charge. Older kids need to feel responsible and independent. Check with your local city council to determine any regulations. Older kids and teens can use the GPS on their cellphones for outdoor activities such as geocaching, which may appeal to their budding need for independence. Your child or teen could also keep a blog about his or her outdoor activities. Teens love selfies, so encourage them to take photos of themselves doing cool activities outside, or document their favorite outdoor adventures. Make sure to talk to your kids about responsible social media use. Older children and teens are particularly fond of "hanging out." Offer to drive your kids and their friends to a park, or encourage your child to go jogging with a friend instead of sitting on the couch. Both teenage boys and girls enjoy activities like basketball and bicycling. Basketball hoops are relatively inexpensive and can be set up almost anywhere. Having the equipment will encourage your teens to head outdoors.

SUMMARY: Give them some freedom. Encourage responsible tech use. Get social. Provide outdoor equipment.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . A strong cover letter will improve your chances of getting a job as a TA. Read the job description so you know exactly what they are looking for. Talk about any experience you have in the classroom and emphasize your desire to help educate and help students. Write your cover letter so it's succinct and concise. Since it's important that you have strong literacy skills, double check the letter for spelling and grammar so you don't give off a bad first impression. If you don't have any professional experience with children, include times that you've chaperoned, volunteered, or help raise your own children or younger siblings. Fill out the application fully, making sure to answer all of the questions. Submit any required documents that are in the job listing, which could include your resume, student transcripts, letters of recommendation, and TA certificates. Filling out the full application and sending in the required documents will demonstrate your organizational skills. Once you submit your application it could take anywhere from a couple days to a couple of months for the school to reach out to you. To improve your chances of landing a job, apply to more than 1 TA job at a time. When you get called in for the interview, make sure to re-read the job description to help prepare you for it. Practice answering common interview questions such as "Why do you want to be a TA?" and "What would you do when challenged with a difficult student?" Dress in formal attire and get to the interview at least 10 minutes early to show your punctuality and dedication to the job. Interviews for TA positions are usually in a group setting with 3 or more people asking you questions. During the interview you should emphasize your organization because you'll likely have to keep track of homework, exams, and other classwork. You should also highlight your patience, communication, and listening skills, especially if you're going to be a TA for grade school children. Most higher-education TA jobs will require you to complete a training session that will teach you how to interact with students, what to do on a day-to-day basis, and how to resolve conflicts or problems you might face in your job. Make sure to pay attention and attend every training so that you can be fully prepared when you start your job. During TA training, you'll also get to meet other TAs.

SUMMARY: Write a compelling cover letter Apply for the job online. Talk about your interest in education on the interview. Complete TA training.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll want to leave the interviewer with two main impressions: that you are excited to work for them, and that you are totally qualified. The best way to do this is to simply say it. For instance, you can say "I'm really excited to work with you and I believe I'm the right fit for the position because I have the proper managerial experience." Or "I think my six years in sales has really prepared me for this next step working with your company." When the interview is over, you don't have to stop talking to the interviewer. Leave a good impression by making small talk. For instance, "So what's the rest of your day looking like?" Or "Do you have any plans for the weekend?" You want to be friendly throughout the interview, even after it's officially over. If you don't already have it, get a point of contact for your interviewer. This relationship is key, and you will want to follow up with the same person who interviewed you. Within 24 hours of your interview, send your interviewer a brief email thanking them for the opportunity and restating your interest in the position.

SUMMARY: Restate your enthusiasm and suitability for the position. Continue your conversation after the interview. Follow up.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In traditional situations, you'll be provided a spoon and a pair of chopsticks to eat pho. Generally, the spoon is held with the left hand and the chopsticks with the right, though this may be reversed if you are left handed. Additionally, you should have a small sauce dish and a holder for your chopsticks. Opposite of proper Western manners, it is alright to leave your hands on the table when eating a Vietnamese meal, like pho. This way, you can raise the bowl to your mouth to get every last bit. Wooden chopsticks can sometimes splinter when pulling them apart. In casual situations, take each chopstick and rub them together to remove splinters or burrs. However, in formal situations, this practice can be interpreted as rude. Refrain from sticking either or both chopsticks vertically into your food, or leaving your chopsticks in your food when not eating. Doing so is considered rude.

SUMMARY:
Familiarize yourself with pho eating utensils.