Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Brush your hair. Decide where you want your braid to fall.

Answer: This helps your braid stay smooth and neat. Use any kind of brush or comb, brushes are better to smooth out your hair. Brushing your hair before you start braiding will prevent knots from forming in your hair as your braid. Don't start braiding your hair when it is wet. It will expand as it dries and may break in your braid. Avoid using lots of hair product when you start this process, but you can try a dry shampoo to help with texture if you need it. You can also mist on a little water or use a leave-in conditioner to help tame flyaways. Try using dry shampoo if you are having problems holding on to your hair. Clean, dry hair may be too slick to stay in place while performing the steps. The dry shampoo adds texture that helps you hold on to the strands. Before you can start your braid, you need to decide where you want your braid. The placement of your braid on your head can transform your hairstyle for many outfits and occasions. It can be convenient, casual, or elegant depending on where you place your braid. Pull your hair to either side to make a side braid. Brush all of your hair to the side you choose to ensure there will be no bumps. This creates a more elegant, put together look that can accent an evening out or day at the office. Starting with a side braid can be beneficial if you are a beginner. It is easier to see and control what you are doing with a side braid. You can braid down the back in a low, unsecured ponytail. This gives a more elegant classic braid and is more relaxed and unstructured. You can also start by making a ponytail in the middle or on top of your head. This will add stability to a back braid but is a more casual look.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Be aware of your child's risk for FAS. Recognize physical symptoms of FAS. Observe brain and central nervous symptoms. Notice social and behavior issues.

Answer: The exact cause of FAS is alcohol consumption. The more you drink while pregnant, especially during the first trimester, the greater the risk of your unborn fetus developing FAS. Being aware of your child's risk for this disease can help you recognize it and get a diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner. Alcohol reaches the developing fetus through the placenta and causes higher blood alcohol concentration levels in a fetus than in you. A fetus metabolizes alcohol at a much slower rate. Alcohol interferes with oxygenation and nutrition delivery to your unborn baby. This can severely impact the fetus's developing tissues and organs, including the brain. You may have consumed a lot of alcohol before you realized you were pregnant, putting your unborn baby at risk for FAS. Keep this in mind during and after your pregnancy. There are many different physical symptoms of FAS that may be mild or severe. From distinctive facial features to slow growth patterns, identifying these common markers may help get your child a diagnosis and medical treatment. Symptoms can appear while the baby is still developing in utero or at birth. They may also only present later, such as behavior issues. Facial features such as wide-set eyes; an extremely thin upper lip; a short, upturned nose; and lack of lip folds between the nose and upper lip may indicate FAS. A child with FAS may also have narrow and small eyes. Deformed joint and limbs may indicate FAS. Slow growth patterns both before and after birth may indicate FAS. Vision and hearing issues may indicate FAS. Small head circumference and underdeveloped brain may indicate FAS. Heart defects and issues with kidneys may also indicate FAS. Many symptoms of FAS resemble those of other diseases and conditions. If you suspect your child or another might have FAS, it's important to see a doctor and/ or get a second medical opinion. FAS may also present itself as problems with a child's brain and central nervous system. From poor memory and hyperactivity, observing these common neurological symptoms may help you identify FAS and get your child a diagnosis and medical treatment. Children with FAS may have poor coordination and balance. Children with FAS may have intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, poor memory, trouble with paying attention, or hyperactivity. Children with FAS may have trouble processing information, reasoning, and poor judgment skills. Children with FAS may also have rapidly changing moods or anxiety. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can also manifest itself in social and behavioral issues. From poor social skills to problems with impulse control, noticing these behavioral markers may help you identify FAS and get your child a diagnosis and medical treatment. Poor social skills including getting along with others may indicate FAS. A child with FAS may have difficulty in school or problems staying on task or working towards a goal. A child with FAS may have problems adapting to change or with impulse control. A child with FAS may have a poor concept of time.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure the area where you want your patio. Decide on the pavers to use for your patio. Purchase pavers and other supplies.

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This allows you to determine how many pavers to buy, as well as how much of the other supplies you will need. You need to have a clear idea of what you want your patio to look like so you can ensure you buy enough materials. Measure the length and width of the area you want to cover. Multiply the length times the width. This will give you the square footage of your future patio. If the shape of your patio is not square but you will use square pavers, you will need to estimate the square footage. Another option is to use pavers that are designed to be laid in round shapes. These type of pavers will require you to take different types of measurements to determine the amount of pavers needed. If you are building stairs on your patio, you may need to subtract the square footage of the bottom stair and purchase some retaining blocks. Pavers come in a multitude of shapes, sizes, colors, and prices, so you have decisions to make. When determining which pavers to use, compare how much it will cost you to cover the whole patio area. Some pavers are sold by the square foot and some are sold as individual blocks. Small pavers may be cheaper individually but they could end up costing you more in the end to cover your square footage. They are also much more labor-intensive, which can cost you in terms of time and effort. To figure out how many pavers you will need, multiply the square footage of your patio by the stones per square foot of the pavers you are considering (a number that should be on price labels or listed on product specs), this will give you the number of stones needed. For example, if you are making a 100 square foot patio and the pavers you are using are listed as 4 square feet per piece, multiply 100 by 4 and the total number of pieces you will need is 400. Once you have that number, you can figure out how much specific pavers will cost you overall by multiplying the number of pavers needed by the price per paver. Remember, pavers can be arranged in a multitude of different patterns; a sales associate at your home improvement store should be able to make suggestions if you can't decide. Make sure you discuss delivery options with the sales associate. A large number of pavers will weigh quite a lot, and you will likely need them to deliver a pallet to your home. You will need more than pavers to install a patio. The patio should include a layer of gravel and a layer of sand below the pavers, as well as a barrier to keep the pavers in place. All of these supplies should be purchased before you start your project. To determine the amount of gravel and sand you will need to buy, determine the volume of the space you are filling or the cubic feet and cubic yards. The gravel should be at least 4 inches deep, but this will be compacted, so you will want to add another 1.5 inches to your calculation. The sand should be over 1 inch (2.5cm) thick, so these measurements should be multiplied by the square footage of the patio. This will give you the cubic feet you need. You can also use an online calculator, such as the one here: http://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/construction/ If all else fails, consult a sales associate at your home improvement store. They should be able to help you figure out how much sand and gravel you will need for the square footage of your patio. Talk to them about your options for buying supplies like sand in bulk to save money. Make sure you buy polymeric sand to fill in the spaces or joints between the pavers. Regular washed sand will not bind together well and your pavers will become loose. Decide if you want to lay a fabric weed barrier between the gravel and the pavers. The sand and gravel is usually enough to keep weeds from growing between your pavers, but this added layer provides additional blockage. Make sure the barrier is porous so that you still get proper drainage through the gravel. When you purchase pavers makes sure you buy at least 10 percent more than you plan to use. Paver blocks can break or you may need to cut some to fit around obstacles. You may also need to rent a gas powered plate compactor as well as a paver wet saw with diamond blade and stand if you need to trim or shape the pavers.