INPUT ARTICLE: Article: By treating your parents with respect, taking care of your responsibilities, and following household rules, you'll show your parents that they can trust you. That means when you come to them with a problem with your sibling, your parents will be more likely to take you seriously. Having regular conversations with your parents about what's going on at school and with your friends can help strengthen your relationship with them. You can even talk about little things, which can help you talk to them often. For instance, when you're getting a snack after school you might say something like, "Mom, do you want to hear something funny that happened at school today? Mr. Johnston dropped his cup and coffee splashed up and got in his hair! Even he was laughing!" You don't necessarily have to run to your parents every time your sibling annoys you. However, if the issue has been going on for a while and you can't work it out together, talking to your parents can help. It's important to stay calm when you're describing the situation to your parents, so stick to the facts without getting overly emotional. Be specific. Instead of offering a vague complaint like "John is being a jerk," say "John keeps interrupting me when I'm trying to study, and this test counts for 20 percent of my grade." If you've attempted to resolve the problem on your own, explain the steps that you've taken and your sibling's reaction. For instance, you might say, "I've asked him several times to wait until I'm finished studying to ask me about his video game, but he won't leave me alone." Have your parents explain the specific types of punishment you and your sibling will receive for annoying each other on purpose. That may be enough to prevent conflict, because if your sibling understands that they'll be punished, they may decide they'd rather not bother you anymore. Keep in mind that these same consequences will apply to you if you annoy your sibling, too! Sometimes, your sibling may annoy you because you are forced to spend too much time together. It may not be practical to ask your parents for your own room, but you can still request some space and time alone when you need it. If you share a room with your sibling, have your parents set up a schedule so you each get some time alone in the room each week. Do the same with common spaces, such as the family room, den, or game room. For instance, your parents might say that you each get one hour of TV time alone each day, and while one sibling is watching TV, the other can relax in your shared bedroom alone. You may be able to avoid conflicts with your sibling if you clear the air regularly. Ask your parents to hold weekly or monthly meetings so you can all touch base on what you're doing. This will also be a great space to talk about any concerns you have about your relationship with your sibling, because everyone will have a fair turn to talk. If you want to make the meetings more fun, ask your parents to plan them around activities, such as baking cookies or sharing a meal. That can help everyone feel relaxed, so you're all more comfortable.

SUMMARY: Maintain a close relationship with your parents. Go to your parents when you have a serious problem with your sibling. Ask your parents to set consequences if your sibling doesn't stop. See if your parents can help you get some space. Suggest family meetings to keep everyone on the same page.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You should seek medical attention immediately after a whiplash injury. A complicating factor is that the pain and disability of whiplash can take a day or even a week to fully manifest, but see your family physician soon after any major trauma to your head and neck in order to rule out life-threatening injuries (fractures, dislocations, internal bleeding). Your doctor will likely take an x-ray of your neck (cervical spine) to rule out obvious fractures or dislocations of the vertebrae or facet joints. If you're in severe pain and having difficulty holding your head up, then you may be given a foam neck support collar for short-term use. However, research has shown that wearing a stiff cervical collar for much more than a few days can cause neck muscles to atrophy (weaken) and prolong pain. Your family doctor is not a musculoskeletal specialist, so if your neck feels severely injured then you may need to see a specialist for a second opinion. A specialist such as an orthopedist may take more x-rays, an MRI or a CT scan of your neck / head to better understand and diagnose your whiplash injury. In addition to bone injuries, MRI can detect soft tissue injuries, such as spinal cord damage, herniated disks or torn ligaments. Before starting physical therapy your doctor(s) need to determine if your neck is structurally intact, physiologically stable and able to safely withstand stretching and exercising. Sharp or burning pain combined with grinding sounds with movements, shooting pains into your arms and severe dizziness are signs suggesting neck instability. Before you start to stretch and exercise your neck, you need to reduce the inflammation and pain. Your doctor may recommend non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen for short-term use, although if your pain is severe, you might get a prescription for something stronger typically an opioid, such as oxycodone. Alternatively, you can try over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or muscle relaxants (such as cyclobenzaprine) for your neck pain, but never take them concurrently with NSAIDs. Keep in mind that these medications can be hard on your stomach, kidneys and liver, so it's best not to use them for more than 2 weeks at a stretch. The application of ice is an effective treatment for essentially all acute musculoskeletal injuries, including neck pain. Cold therapy should be applied to the most tender part of your neck for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours in order to reduce the swelling and pain. Always wrap ice or frozen gel packs in a thin towel in order to prevent frostbite on your skin.
Summary: See your family doctor. Make sure your neck is stable. Control the pain and inflammation.

Whip the softened cup of butter with the 1 cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Whip the mixture until it becomes fluffy. This process should take about 2 minutes. Gradually add in the 2 cups of powdered sugar to the butter mixture. The sugar should be added to the butters as the electric mixer continues to beat the ingredients at a slow speed. This mixing process should only take about 3-5 minutes. To slowly add the powdered sugar, hold the container of powdered sugar above the electric mixing bowl, and slowly tap the container, causing a little bit of powder to fall into the butter mixture at a time. Add in about 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream as needed, depending on how thick you want the frosting. The more milk or cream you add, the thinner the frosting will be. The less milk or cream you add, the thicker the frosting will be.
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One-sentence summary -- Beat the butters. Add the powdered sugar. Adjust the frosting's consistency.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Both are acceptable for whitewashing, but they create a different look. Use old rags with the whitewashing mixes that have higher levels of paint. Apply the rags with the grain, wiping off the excess as you go, in order to use it on other sections. Use paintbrushes for a faster, more even finish. You can also apply the paint strategically to certain sections, such as the legs Keep a cloth nearby if you choose to paint. Remove paint that is applied too thickly immediately. Whitewash dries more quickly than regular paint, because it is diluted. You can shave a few hours off of the paint can directions, if it is water-based paint. You can also apply the second coat to spot fix areas that look too uneven.

SUMMARY:
Put on a pair of rubber gloves. Grab some old rags or a paintbrush. Work slowly, moving through small sections at a time. Allow the paint to dry. Consider applying another coat, if the whitewash is too light in some sections. Allow the whitewashed wood to dry overnight.