Q: Take some time to think about your answers to these questions. Spend a few hours journaling or go for a long walk. Once you have processed the information, make an effort to talk to your best friends. Let them know how much you appreciate them! Write them a card, take them out to dinner, or make them a pan of your famous brownies! Now that you have figured out who your best friends are, focus on further developing your relationships with them. Continue to spend time with them, make an effort to be present at all of their major milestones and minor events. Keep the lines of communication open and never take your best friends for granted!
A: Reflect on your answers. Talk to your best friends. Continue to work on your friendships.

Q: Find out how much you weigh in pounds. Write your weight down. If your scale uses kilograms, multiply this number by 2.2 to find your weight in pounds. You'll be running up these stairs with a stopwatch, so try to find a stairway that is not frequently used. First, find the height of one stair in feet. Then, count how many stairs are in the stairwell you will be running up. Multiply these two numbers, and you will have the total height of the stairs. Write down the height. If your ruler uses meters, multiply the height by 3.28 to convert the measurement into feet. Get a running start, and when your foot lands on the first step, start your stopwatch. When both feet are on the top step, stop your stopwatch. Write down the duration of your climb to the top in seconds. Remember, there are 60 seconds in every minute. In this instance, m = your weight, h = the height of staircase, 9.81 is the gravitational constant that must be taken into account, and t = time (in seconds) of your climb. The resulting number you get is expressed in watts. For example, if you weigh 180 lbs, and climb a 12-foot staircase in 4 seconds, that equals ((180 * .454) * 9.81 * (12 * .3048)) / 4 = 733 watts. Divide the number of Watts by 746 to find out your horsepower rating. This result is usually between 1-2 horsepower.
A: Weigh yourself. Find a stairway that is free from obstructions. Measure the total height of the stairs. Time how long it takes you to run up the stairs. Use the formula (m*9.81*h)/t=HP to calculate your watts. Calculate your Horsepower.

Q: This may be difficult when they are not feeling well, but sleep and rest is essential to healing. Read to the child or let them watch tv or movies. You can also play soothing music, use a white-noise machine, or rock them to help them fall asleep. If your child is having a really hard time sleeping, encourage them to rest as much as possible while they are awake. Try to keep them still to prevent them from overexerting themselves. Consider sleeping in the same room as your child. It might make them feel better to have you close, and you will also be able to monitor their breathing to ensure it doesn't worsen. It is crucial to keep your child hydrated, and warm, clear fluids may help to loosen any mucus that is stuck in your child's throat. Warm, clear fluids, like tea and broth are best. For babies, water, breast milk, or formula is best. Consult their pediatrician for tips to ensure they don't get dehydrated, which can happen rather quickly. You can also give your child a frozen fruit pop, but keep in mind it doesn't have enough liquid to be considered a "fluid." These may also help if your child has other pains such as a headache or sore throat. Pain-killers and fever reducers may help your child to feel more comfortable. Use acetaminophen (Tylenol) or children's ibuprofen (if your child is over 6 months old). Make sure to follow the dosing instructions, and buy products that are designed for your child's age. Do not give aspirin to children under 12, as this can cause a rare but potentially fatal disease called Reye syndrome. These will not help to ease the symptoms of croup and can cause serious side-effects. Cold medicines should also be avoided in children who are under the age of 2.
A: Encourage your child to rest as much as possible. Give plenty of fluids to your child. Try over-the-counter medications to help reduce a fever. Skip the cough medicines or decongestants.

Q: . Many adolescents and teens communicate in a style that leaves teachers and parents scratching their heads. If you want to be viewed as mature, you should speak in a way that others understand. Use proper words, not shorthand or acronyms. Write in complete sentences with proper spelling. If you want to learn appropriate ways to engage in conversation with others, ask your parents to role-play communication with you. Many teens assume they know everything, so they don't want to listen to others. A sign of maturity is knowing that you can learn something from everyone. Try to listen more than you speak. A good rule-of-thumb is to listen to understand rather than listening to reply. Try to figure out what the other person is trying to say. Don't interrupt or rush to get your message across. Fully hear them out. Then, try to summarize what you think they said. For instance, your mom says, "I'll be out of town this weekend and I'm concerned about leaving you at home alone. I think you should try to stay with the Woodards." You might respond, "I can see you are worried about me being here by myself. I agree. I will see if Pat's parents don't mind me staying over." Using slang or other popular terms strictly in the presence of peers is okay. But, when you are communicating with adults, try to use words in their proper form. Don't try to talk over adults heads by using terms they aren't familiar with. Also, avoid using swear words, which is a sign of disrespect.
A:
Communicate clearly Use active listening. Avoid using slang or swear words.