INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This can include chores, schoolwork, getting a summer job, or helping out with your siblings. If your parents are upset with you, it will be hard to receive any positive attention from them. However, don't expect them to give you extra attention just for meeting their basic expectations as most parents take good behavior for granted. For example, if your parents expect you to make decent grades in school, make an effort to do so. If your parents expect you to do certain chores around the house, make sure you complete them regularly. If your parents aren't giving you attention, they're probably very busy. Show them that you appreciate their hard work by helping them around the house or with your siblings. If you help them out, they'll have more free time to spend with you. For example: Do the dishes after dinner. Fold a load of laundry. Offer to put your younger siblings to bed. Tidy the house. Find something praiseworthy and work hard to excel at it. If you give your parents a reason to brag about you, they'll give you more attention. If you want your parents to publically show their support, choose an activity that has events that your parents can attend. Examples of praiseworthy achievements include: Making really good grades Joining and excelling in a sport Being a leader in your local youth program Becoming active in a charity organization If you're still not getting enough attention from your parents, try talking to them about your feelings. Your parents probably don't know that you feel like you're they're ignoring you. Speak politely and present reasonable solutions for your parents. For example: "I feel like we don't hang out enough. Can we go to dinner, just the three of us?" "I'm sad that no one comes to my soccer games anymore. I would really appreciate it if you could attend a few of them." "I want to spend more time with you. We should join the local disc golf team!"

SUMMARY: Fulfill your parents' basic expectations. Reduce your parents' workload. Be outstanding at something. Talk to your parents.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Each year, you can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three national credit reporting agencies (CRAs)Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. You don't have to order them individually. Instead, you can order all three at once: Call 1-877-322-8228. Provide your name, address, Social Security Number, and date of birth. Your report will be mailed to you. Visit annualcreditreport.com and supply the requested information. You can gain instant access to your credit report. Fill out the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Annual Credit Report Request form, available here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0093-annual-report-request-form.pdf. Mail it to the address listed on the form. Go through each item listed on your reports and highlight anything that is wrong. Some of the more common errors include the following: errors made regarding your name, address, or contact information accounts that don't belong to you accounts created by someone who stole your identity current accounts listed as late or delinquent incorrect dates accounts that appear more than once with different creditors listed old information that should have fallen off, such as a bankruptcy that occurred more than 10 years ago erroneous account balance erroneous credit limit When you contact the CRA, share any proof you have that the information is wrong. Don't worry if you don't have anything. However, go through your papers and try to find any supporting documents that you can. For example, you might have been the victim of identity theft. You should have a copy of the police report to share. If an account is improperly listed as in default, find old statements that show you have made timely payments. You should contact the CRA which has the negative information. If more than one has the same incorrect information, you only need to contact one. You can report online. Go to each CRAs website and look for a link to "Credit Report Disputes" or something similar. You should also send a letter certified mail, return receipt requested. Hold onto the receipt, as it will serve as proof that the letter was received. The FTC has a sample letter you can use to request that the information be corrected. After you contact a CRA, it will investigate by contacting the entity that submitted the incorrect information (such as a bank). The reporting entity must confirm that the information is accurate. If they can't, then it will be removed. Generally, you will hear back within 30 days. You should receive a written letter explaining the results of the investigation. You'll also receive a free credit report if a change was made. You should also receive the name, address, and phone number of the entity that provided the inaccurate information. You can request that the CRA send a free report to anyone who has received it within the past six months. If the CRA won't make the change, you should then object directly to the entity that provided the information. The FTC has a sample letter you can use for this as well. If you are still unhappy, then ask to file a statement of dispute. This is a short statement (usually 100 words) that provides context. It will be included whenever someone requests a copy of your credit report. It's best to include a statement if you were the victim of identity theft but the provider is insisting you really opened the account. You might also want to provide a statement if health issues caused financial difficulty.

SUMMARY: Obtain a free credit report. Look for common errors on credit reports. Find supporting documentation. Ask that the errors be fixed. Wait for a response. Dispute the information with the provider.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Gently washed the newly exposed skin with warm water and antibacterial soap. Pat dry with a clean, soft towel when done. Gently lather the area with antibacterial soap and warm water for 30 to 40 seconds. Rinse the soap away, then clean the area again for another 30 to 40 seconds in the same manner. Patting the area dry, rather than scrubbing it, prevents the wound from reopening. The physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional in charge of your treatment may have specific instructions regarding the proper care of your wound once the Steri-Strips are off. It is recommended that you check with your healthcare provider for any necessary continuation of care. If there are no special requirements, you should care for the wound simply by washing it gently and letting it dry completely before covering it with anything (bandages, clothing, etc.). Avoid exposing the wound to sunlight since excess sun can irritate the area and cause the scar to turn red. Depending on your circumstances and the speed at which your wound is healing, your physician or nurse may recommend that you apply more Steri-Strips or another type of bandage over the area for a few more days. Wounds that have been closed with strips and then left open can often become dry. Ask your doctor about a viable cream to apply to keep the area moist and reduce scarring. Creams with silica in them or Vitamin K have been shown to help reduce scarring.

SUMMARY:
Wash the area with antibacterial soap. Talk to your doctor about proper wound care.