In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It really does take a village to raise a child. You might count on a variety of other adults to help you with your childteachers, coaches, child care professionals, and parents. But, oftentimes parents don't really activate the available resources. Leaning on social support can help you fight stress and become an even better parent. Don't hesitate to ask for help or advice when you need it. You might ask your child's teacher, "Things have been a little rocky at home since the divorce. Do you mind keeping an eye on Talia to see if she's adjusting okay?" Social support also means spending time with other adults on occasion. Schedule in time to hang out with friends, host a family dinner, or plan a romantic date night with your partner. Sometimes, the best way to improve your parenting is to admit that you need help. Accept offers of help when friends and family ask to babysit. Hire that cleaner so that you can spend more of your evenings enjoying family time. Or, share the load with your co-parent so that you can have some time off every now and then. If you're coping with chronic stress or other problems, it becomes even harder for you to be the doting parent your child deserves. In order to pour from your cup, there must be something in it to begin with. Fill your cup regularly by engaging in relaxing and nurturing self-care activities. You might get up early to have a cup of coffee or tea and watch the sun rise. You might sign up for an evening yoga or strength-training class. Or, you might steal an hour after the kids go to bed to watch a funny TV show.
Summary: Build a strong support system. Delegate when you can. Practice self-care.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Never yell or punish your cat for urinating in the wrong area. Instead, quickly move her to the litter box. Consistently take her to the litter box and give positive feedback when she uses it. This will reinforce a positive association with urinating and her litter box. Cats like clean litter boxes, just as humans like clean bathrooms. If you're neglecting your cat's needs when it comes to offering a clean litter box, he may find it harder to resist urinating on your sofa or carpet. Keep your cat's litter box in a quiet location that is not near its feeding area. This will increase the chance that the box will be used properly. Cats that are spayed will not purposely urinate in order to mark their territory, solving the problem for you in the first place. Plus, you won't end up with a litter of kittens to potty train! While accidents do happen, particularly with young or even elderly animals, there may be a medical issue at the heart of the problem if you notice your pet urinating inappropriately. Contact your veterinarian to discuss possible medical reasons that your cat is urinating outside of the litter box. Ignoring a medical issue, such as a urinary tract infection, kidney disease or diabetes, could be life-threatening for your pet.
Summary: Re-train your cat. Replace the cat's litter box more often. Consider getting your cat neutered or spayed. Have your cat checked by the veterinarian.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: One way to keep your reactions under control is to steer clear of situations and people who provoke strong reactions from you. You may not be able to avoid certain people and situations, but you can find ways to limit your exposure or make these experiences more pleasant. For example, if you tend to react in an overdramatic way if you are running late for work, then try to leave 10 minutes earlier than you usually do. Or, if you have a friend who makes you crazy, then try to limit your contact with him or her. If you bump into the friend, then you can just say something like, "Hi! I wish I could stay and chat, but I am in a hurry. Have a good day!" Before you do or say anything, you might find it helpful to take a moment to yourself and process your emotions a bit. For example, you could go into another room and do some deep breathing to calm yourself down, listen to a soothing song, or just examine how you are feeling. To excuse yourself, try saying something like, "I have to run to the bathroom. Just give me a few minutes and we can keep talking." If you receive some disappointing news, you may have some string negative emotions coming up. If you want to make sure that you do not overreact to the situation, then you may need to allow yourself to feel these feelings and think about what they mean. For example, if you have just learned that you are failing a class, then you might notice a knot in your stomach or trembling hands. Take a moment to consider why you are feeling this way. For example, you might be fearful about what your parents might say or disappointed in yourself. One reason that some people overreact to certain situations is because they have negative thoughts that go unchallenged. For example, if you learned that you are failing a class, then you might think to yourself, "I am a failure!" However, this thought is not an accurate reflection of the situation. It is a dramatic reaction. When you notice yourself overdramatizing a situation like this, take a moment to identify and challenge the thought. For example, you might reframe the thought "I am a failure!" to something like, "I thought I was passing the class, but I am not. However, I am still doing well in my other classes, so this is just a temporary setback." After you have challenged any negative thoughts, you can begin to look for solutions to your problem. For example, instead of punching a locker or sobbing openly in the hallway, you might decide to schedule an appointment with your teacher to ask if there is anything you can do to bring up your grade. Even if the action you take does not lead to a positive outcome, keep looking for solutions! For example, if your teacher says that there is nothing you can do, then start making plans to improve your grades for the following semester or school year. To ensure that your reactions are appropriate, it is also important to reflect on how you handled the situation. You can ask yourself some questions to determine whether you handled the situation well. If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you may still need to work on some things: Is there anything that you regret about your response or that you wish you could change? Did you lash out at anyone who was trying to comfort you or help you? Do you feel the need to apologize for anything you said or did? Did you feel like you were out of control at any point? Did you make any unfair assumptions about anyone? Did you feel the need to withdraw from others to deal with the situation?
Summary:
Identify your triggers and avoid them. Take a moment to yourself. Tune in to your emotions. Challenge negative thoughts that arise. Take a more reasonable action. Reflect on how you handled the situation.