INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Teenagers experience huge hormonal shifts; acute stress in their interpersonal lives due to budding romances, friendship turmoil, and bullying; and a growing sense of independence. Unfortunately, they still lack emotional maturity and their brains are still developing to understand long term consequences of their behaviors. These factors make a volatile environment for many parents of teens, who struggle with their children's stubborn and rebellious attitudes on a regular basis. Puberty is a process lasting several years, not a one-off experience, and it usually starts between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls and 12 and 16 for boys. During that time, changes in behavior are typical for both genders. Just like toddlers and children, teenagers thrive in an environment with clear expectations and boundaries for their behavior. While many teens will test the limits, they crave consistency on your part. Create and enforce family rules with clear consequences. Let your teen give input on the rules and consequences, and put them in writing. This helps your teen to feel like you take his opinions seriously and that he has some personal investment in behaving well. For example, if your child runs up his cell-phone bill by using too much data, the consequence might be that he has to pay the bill or that he loses his cell phone for the following week. Be consistent, but be willing to make adjustments as necessary. If your set of rules and consequences is not working for the family, sit down with your teen and reconsider other options. Also, be willing to relax your rules on occasion if your child is responsible and respectful (for example, letting him stay out late for a special event). The teenage years can be especially trying to a parent's emotions. Volatile, emotional teenagers often do and say things to hurt those they love and get a reaction. But yelling at one another and letting your emotions get out of control is counterproductive to effective discipline. Prepare responses ahead of time. If your teenager tends to say hurtful things during arguments, prepare your response ahead of time to prevent yourself from saying something hurtful back. For example, you can simply say, "That was hurtful. Let's take a break and revisit this issue when we're calmer." Take a time-out if you need to. If you find yourself becoming overwhelmed with your teen, tell her you need to take a break and come back to the discussion later. Be sure to follow through and sit down with her when you are more clear-headed so she knows that you will not let issues slide. If your teenager's behavior is not just stubbornness but veers into the area of self-harm or harming others, it is vital that you seek help from professionals. A psychologist can help you determine the best course of action for a self-destructive or otherwise troubled teen, who may be experiencing early symptoms of mental illness or depression.

SUMMARY: Understand puberty. Set clear boundaries and consequences. Take a break. Get help for destructive behavior.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For added support, go for a strapless bra that has high quality, supportive padding and a strong clasp. Get a strapless bra in nude or a color that matches your skin tone, as this will prevent it from showing under your dress. Most of the support in a bra comes from the band, so when you're picking out a strapless bra, make sure your band size is correct. Also, consider choosing one with silicone on the edge of the bra, which will help it stay in place. If your regular bra is constantly riding up in your back or the straps are falling off your shoulder, you may need to size down on the band while either keeping the cup size the same or going up a size. Check that the bra will stay up and not shift or fall down so you stay comfortable when you wear the off the shoulder dress. You may need to try on a few strapless bras to find one that offers enough support when you wear the dress. If you plan to wear the off the shoulder dress in the summer, pair it with a light coat like a jean jacket or a blazer made of linen. You can also wear a scarf or a wrap with the dress so you can still show off the cut. For example, you may wear a baggy jean jacket with a form fitting off the shoulder dress. Or you may pair a silk scarf with a long off the shoulder dress for a summer wedding. Alternatively, you can avoid wearing any jacket or cover with the dress so you can show off the off the shoulder detail of the dress, especially if it is very warm outside. If you want to wear the off the shoulder dress in the fall, try wearing it with a cardigan that has a loose fit around the shoulders so you can still show off the top portion of the dress. Go for a cardigan in a warm material like wool or acrylic so you can stay cozy in the dress in the fall months. For example, you may wear a long, loose cardigan in a neutral color like grey or black with a patterned off the shoulder dress. Or you may go for a short, cropped cardigan in yellow or orange with an off the shoulder dress in a neutral color like black, grey, or white. Rock an off the shoulder dress in the winter months by wearing thick tights under the dress. Layer the dress by wearing a long coat with an open neck so you can show off the top of the dress. For example, you may wear tights and a coat that hits you at the ankles with the dress to a winter wedding.

SUMMARY: Wear a high-quality strapless bra underneath the dress. Opt for a jean jacket or a scarf over the dress for a summer outfit. Pair the dress with a loose cardigan for a fall look. Wear tights and a long coat with the dress for a winter outfit.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While you're starting out, make your own bags, even if this means you need to learn how to sew. Not only will this save you money, but it'll also help you understand all the ins and outs of the creation process. This knowledge will be crucial as you start to pick manufacturers and sources for your materials. Staying involved in the production process lets you be in control. What better way to make bags the way you want them to be made than to do it yourself? Keep expanding your skill set as you continue designing. If you're designing cloth bags, you may want to learn how to weave. You'll also almost certainly need to know how to sew zippers into your bags. If this is going to be your main money-making job, attend a two- or four-year fashion design program at an accredited school. When you begin pitching your ideas to stores and manufacturers, this could make the difference between a "yes" and a "no" for your designs. These programs will teach you basic design, production, and art techniques. Some schools may also have courses in business and marketing that could be useful for you. While you're in the learning phase, you can also apply for internships with big-name handbag designers or other companies in the fashion industry. A fashion degree doesn't guarantee success, and it's not necessary if it's out of your budget. It's even more important to be passionate about your creative and unique designs! As you set out on your design journey, it's important to know what's out there and what people like. Become an obsessive follower of fashion magazines and shows. Take note of popular colors, shapes, sizes, and styles to think about where your own bags would fit in the handbag world. Ask your friends and family what they look for in a bag. See if they use multiple bags for different occasions. While you should have a good idea of what's already popular, you want your stuff to be surprising. Think about what features you would most want in a handbag, and start from there. You'll be most comfortable designing what makes you happy. Maybe the whole reason you got into handbag design was because you couldn't find the exact bag you wanted. If you're struggling to find that perfect purse, you can bet other people are too.

SUMMARY:
Work on your sewing and leatherworking skills. Get a degree in fashion to make this your career. Research fashion trends for inspiration. Decide what sets your bags apart.