Problem: Article: Refrigeration protects the medication from both heat and light. Keep the pen stored between 36 to 46F (2 to 8C). Leave the pen out in the open only when you're preparing to use it. Each pen can only be used once, so prepare a new pen every week. Select a day of the week, such as Sunday, to set up a consistent schedule. You can take the medicine any time of the day with or without food. Never use more than 1 pen in a week. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and wait a week to take more. Look on the pen's packaging as well as the label on the pen to find the expiration date. Avoid using any pen that has expired, since the medicine may no longer be safe to take. Dispose of it with any used needles. Skin bumps at the injection site are normal and go away in time. What's not normal are allergic reactions, including sores, swelling, pain, or difficulty breathing. Immediately speak with a doctor if you begin to feel worse or notice any concerning changes. Bydureon is not supposed to be used if you have a family history of thyroid cancer. It isn't known if the medicine can cause tumors, but be aware of any lumps on your neck. The medicine may also lead to pain and vomiting from stomach problems or pancreatic inflammation. If you already have kidney problems, watch out for diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Look out for the signs of low blood sugar if you're using insulin or a similar medicine. This includes dizziness, anxiety, confusion, and weakness.
Summary: Store the pen in a refrigerator. Use the pens on the same day every week. Check the expiration date before using the pen. Notify a doctor if you notice any side effects.

Problem: Article: If the cockatiel's eyes suddenly dilate, that could be a sign he's getting mad. Stop what you're doing if you see this warning sign. When he's really angry, he may put his head down. He may also ruffle up his feathers, and fan his tail feathers. If he starts walking toward you in this position, he really wants you out of the way. This stance, paired with spread wings, is usually a sign he's trying to defend his territory. It's probably time to back away if he's making this stance while you're near the cage. Cockatiels will lunge at you if they are about to bite. They may also snap in your direction with their beak. You should leave him alone for a bit if he's trying to snap at you. While hissing is not a gesture, it does go hand-in-hand with other aggressive behavior, such as lunging. If you hear your cockatiel hiss, he may be about to bite. Wing flapping, when the bird makes an expansive gesture with his wings and moves them up and down, is usually a sign he's mad or annoyed. Try to leave him alone for a bit, if you've been bothering him.
Summary: Pay attention to flashing or dilating pupils. Look at his head and feathers. See if he flips upside-down. Watch for snapping. Listen for hissing. Notice wing flapping.

Problem: Article: A pillowcase bed is a long mattress-type cushion that you can spread out on the floor to lay on. By sewing some pillowcases together and stuffing them with pillows you should have a cushion long enough to accommodate your whole body. You'll need at least five pillowcases for this project, but depending on how tall you are and how big the pillowcases are, you may need to add more. Lay them out end to end on the floor and measure them to be sure you are making a pillowcase bed that is big enough. You can use pillowcases you have around the house or buy new ones from the store. They should be standard size and relatively sturdy. Consider going to a thrift store if you don't want to use the pillowcases in your house or buy brand new ones. Ask family and friends if they have any old pillowcases they would like to get rid of. You can also use a twin sized bed sheet. This will require a little extra sewing. Line them on all four sides and make sure that the open ends are both facing the same direction. Pin them together on one of the long sides. This will be the side you end up sewing together. Try to stay as close to the edge as you can, sewing the cases together about half a centimeter from the edges. You can do this by hand or use a sewing machine. After you have sewed the first two cases together unfold them on a table. Make sure your stitch is straight and close to the edge. Then, take the next pillow case and lay it out on top of one of the two connected ones. Pin it on the long side again like you did the first time and sew. Repeat this process until all five pillow cases are connected edge to edge. Make sure all the open sides are facing the same way. Make sure you are always sewing on the same side. The side with the stitching will be the bottom, leaving the top looking clean. Always unfold the pillowcase bed after attaching each case. You should only be adding the next case on top of the one preceding. Otherwise you will end up stitching more than two together and ruin your pillowcase bed. You can buy strips of velcro at hardware and craft stores. Sew it into the openings lengthwise all the way across. Since you'll be putting more pressure on your pillow bed than a normal pillowcase, it will help to have something extra in place to keep the pillows from sliding out. If you are a little craftier you could also sew large buttons at the openings. Including a zipper would make it even more secure. Once everything is assembled, stuff each of the five cases with pillows. Try the pillow bed out. If you are using old pillows, they may not all be even. You can experiment with which pillow feels best in which position. Some larger or fluffier pillows might make it difficult to close the ends of the pillow cases. This is fine, just keep it in mind.
Summary: Get some old pillowcases. Lay one pillowcase on top of another. Sew the pillowcases together along the long side that you pinned. Repeat with the rest of the cases. Attach some velcro to the openings. Insert the pillows.

Problem: Article: Ask your child's school for information on any community programs that are distributing free school supplies. Typically this is requires a family to already be identified as low-income. However, even if you do not qualify for some reason, school staff may be able to point you to resources for the community in general. Teachers are usually aware that for some families, school supplies are a real financial hardship. He or she can often help you out--but only if you speak up. For example, faculty in schools often have "lost and found" items put aside from last year for those in need. Or even donations from different organizations. Teachers will often have an extra supply of items for students. A savvy middle school math teacher will have multiple calculators squirreled away for kids who do not have access to one. Many teachers in the United States pay for school supplies from their own pockets, often because they know some families simply cannot afford to. These organizations collect overstocked donations from businesses and redistribute them to nonprofit organizations, like schools.
Summary:
Inquire about help with school supplies if you're low income. Try talking to the teacher. Talk to your school principal about the school joining the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (USA) or a similar organization in your country.