Problem: Article: It can be overwhelming to deal with your sexually active teen. You might be emotional. You might also not be sure what information to provide. That's normal. Take some time to find information that can be useful to both you and your teen. If you have a trusted doctor, that's a great place to start. Ask your doctor for information to give to your teen about STDs, pregnancy, etc. You can also ask for information for parents on how to cope with this change. Organizations like Planned Parenthood also have great resources. Ask if they have materials on helping parents deal with this emotional time. It is important that your teen feels like you can be trusted. However, it can also be very helpful to help your teen find other sources of support. It is always comforting to have more than one person to turn to. Ask your teen's other parent to become involved. Make it clear that your teen would appreciate an additional resource. Other family members can also be a great source of support. If your teen has a favorite aunt, encourage her to talk openly to your teen. Offer to take your teen to talk to a doctor. It can be useful to speak to someone who can be completely objective. Your major concern at this time is likely how your teen is handling sex. But it is important to also remember to take care of yourself. Many parents go through a tough emotional period when they find out their teen is having sex. Remember that what you are feeling is normal. Many parents aren't ready for their kids to grow up, and feel a little sad and anxious when they become sexually active. It's ok to feel emotional. Try to find a support system for yourself. Talk to your partner. Or ask your best friend for a shoulder to lean on. Try to remember to keep living your life. Your teen's sex life doesn't have to become the center of your world. If either you or your teen is having a hard time coping, you can seek professional help. It might be a good idea for one or both of you to talk to a counselor. This can be helpful anytime you are dealing with emotional changes. You can also get professional advice from other sources. Consider talking to the school nurse or guidance counselor. There are also many online resources to help both you and your teen deal with changes.
Summary: Find information for yourself. Help your teen find people to trust. Monitor your emotions. Ask for professional advice.

Problem: Article: You'll need this program to connect your Android to your Mac: Visit android.com/filetransfer on your Mac. Click the Download button. Double-click the DMG file after downloading. Drag Android File Transfer into the Applications folder. If you're on a Mac, open the Applications folder and start Android File Transfer. You'll see it listed in the Devices and Drives or Devices with Removable Storage section.
Summary: Connect your Galaxy to your computer via USB. Install Android File Transfer (Mac only). Swipe down from the top of your Galaxy's screen. Tap the USB option in the Notification panel. Tap File Transfer or MTP. Click the Start menu and click the Computer or File Folder button. Double-click your Galaxy device. Double-click Internal storage. Find the files you want to back up. Right-click a file to back up and click Copy. Open the folder on your computer you want to save the file to. Right-click in the folder and select Paste. Repeat for any other files you want to back up.

Problem: Article: Almost anything can be repaired -- cobblers, hardware stores, and electronics repair shops are all available for hire. For instance, instead of investing in a whole new couch, have it reupholstered. Instead of buying a new TV, take it to the repair shop to extend its life or replace broken parts. If a new household purchase is unavoidable, save money slowly over time in order to purchase the item you need. Avoid rent-to-own options. Rent-to-own furniture or electronic equipment is a tempting offer because you can pay in small installments over a long period. But in the long run, it will cost you more than if you had just paid the whole amount all at once. Check supermarket flyers, factory outlets, and thrift stores to help you save. Try to find stores that offer price-matching sales so that you can save time by bringing in competitors' ads instead of hoofing it all over to the stores which offer the best deals. Compare prices carefully. Many stores provide direct price comparisons if you look closely on shelf tags in the grocery store. For instance, price-per-unit shelf tags might indicate that one brand of juice might cost $1 per liter, while another might cost $1.20 per liter. Whenever possible, opt for the less expensive choice. Buying in bulk means you pay by the pound for one large bag of something rather than buying several smaller pre-measured packages of the same foodstuff. Doing this will lower your grocery costs. Since grocers can move more product this way, you'll get a lower rate per pound. For instance, instead of buying three two-pound bags of rice for $2 each, you might buy a seven pound bag for $5, and end up with more food for less money. Ethnic grocers are good places to stock up on staples like rice, beans, and vegetables in bulk. Economy size indicates a product you'll pay less per unit of measure for when buying more of it. For example, many grocery stores offer a one pound box of cereal for $3 per pound, or a somewhat larger two pound box of the same cereal for only $2.50 per pound. This nominal difference will save you more in the long run. Even though the total cost of the somewhat larger box is more expensive ($5 as compared to $3 for the smaller box), you're getting more cereal for your money. Shop consciously when you go to the grocery store (or any store, really). This way, you'll have a kind of roadmap when you're visiting the grocery store, and won't just wander all over the store looking at (and possibly buying) things you don't really need. Obtain the items on your shopping list, head to checkout, and leave. Look for more spartan shops. Part of what you pay for when you visit a grocery store is the experience. An upscale place like Whole Foods is not the best place to shop if you're trying to survive being poor.
Summary: Repair or refresh what you have instead of buying new stuff. Hunt for bargains. Buy foods in bulk. Buy economy size when you can. Make a shopping list before going shopping.

Problem: Article: Most gloves and pads are made of leather and need a detergent with a pH of less than 10. Mix the detergent with water and dip a washcloth in the solution. Wipe the pads and gloves with the washcloth, removing any dirt and debris. Adding a tablespoon of fabric softener to the detergent solution can help eliminate odors and make your pads and gloves flexible. You can check your detergent's pH levels by reading the label, checking online, or contacting its manufacturer. Do not put your pads or gloves in the dryer, as this can damage any leather or plastic pieces. Instead, stuff the pads or gloves with a washcloth or newspaper and let them dry overnight. Wash the lacrosse uniform after every game and practice to keep it fresh. Put your lacrosse uniform in the washing machine and turn it to the gentle cycle with cold water. You can use regular laundry detergent to clean the uniform, but do not add any fabric softener if your uniform is made of spandex. Most fabric softeners restrict the elasticity of spandex. Washing the uniform with other clothes is okay so long as they can handle the gentle cycle with cold water. You can machine wash the pads and gloves as well, but use a non-acidic detergent. Put your uniform in the dryer immediately after your washing cycle ends. Set the dryer to low heat and check its dryness after the cycle ends. If the uniform is still damp, start another cycle and repeat the process as needed. Do not dry clean or iron your lacrosse uniform, as doing either can discolor the fabric.
Summary:
Hand-wash your pads and gloves with a non-acidic detergent. Let your pads and gloves air-dry. Machine wash the uniform. Tumble dry your uniform.