Don't get too worked up before showing your parents the grade. Anxiety and nervousness will cause you to overthink the situation. Remember, this will one day be unimportant and a distant memory. The sooner you explain what has happened, the sooner it'll be over, and you can start looking towards doing better. Take deep breaths and focus on pleasant thoughts. Take your mind off of your grade for an hour by doing something that makes you happy, like reading a book or playing a game. Think of the positive things you have accomplished. This way, you can share the good news as well as the bad news. If you can't think of any new accomplishments, come up with a plan for improvement. Prepare a solid plan or physical proof of how you plan to do better in the future. Plan a meeting with your teacher, or talk to your teacher about the bad grade beforehand. Prepare a study plan. Don't hide or throw away the grade. It may be tempting to hide, "forget" about, or throw away your grade. Do not do this. Chances are, the bad grade will come to light eventually. The bad grade may need to be signed, or it will reflect in a poor grade on a report card. It is always better to go the honest route. The punishment and reaction will be worse if you delay the news. Try to prepare the right environment for breaking bad news. Don't wait to tell them in a crowded area, or during a fun family outing. A good time to tell them would be during or after dinner, when they are unlikely to be caught up in other responsibilities. Don't talk to them as soon as they come home from work. Allow them some time to unwind before you start a serious conversation with them. Schedule a time with your parents if you are not sure when to talk to them. Don't approach the situation in a defensive or rude manner. Your parents will respond better to good manners and a thoughtful approach. Talk to your parents as you were taught to speak to your elders. Never resort to inappropriate name-calling or cursing. Do not raise your voice. Keep your voice calm and steady.
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One-sentence summary -- Calm yourself down. Prepare yourself before telling them. Pick the right moment. Be respectful.

The good news is that the prognosis (outlook) for cervical cancer is excellent when treated early. The faster you see your doctor for treatment of your cervical cancer, the better your chances of remaining cancer-free in the long-run will be. For Stage 1 cancers (ones that are caught very early), there is a 95% cure rate. In general, people are advised to see their doctor for a physical exam of their pelvic area every three to four months for two years following treatment. Additionally, a Pap test is recommended annually for surveillance purposes post treatment. In general, additional diagnostic tests such as MRIs or ultrasounds are not required unless you show symptoms suggestive of a recurrence of cancer (such as abnormal bleeding from the vagina, or unusual pain during sexual intercourse not related to the aftermath of receiving treatment). Recovery from treatments, in particular radiation (and to a degree surgery), can have a significant impact on the sex life of some women. For others, however, it is not such an issue. Concerns that may arise following treatment for your cervical cancer include pain with intercourse and possibly a decreased libido. These are due to shrinking of the vaginal tissues that often accompanies treatment, as well as changes to your hormones that may ensue following treatment. The good news, however, is that with time and dedication most of these potential obstacles can be overcome. Your physician may suggest using additional lubricant, and/or a vaginal dilator to help recover your sex life as best as possible. You and your partner may also opt for counselling and/or coaching to guide you in how to move forward successfully in this area following treatment.
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One-sentence summary -- Ask about your prognosis. Be sure to follow through with regular testing after your treatment. Be aware that you may need to modify your sex life after treatment.

The first step in arranging a community litter pick up is to decide when you will do it. Try to choose a day and time that will allow the most people to come. Though it's not possible to predict what the weather will do for certain, try to look at the weather forecast, and pick a day when it is expected to be warm and sunny. For example, if you choose to do your litter pick up on a weekday at 2pm, you won't be able to expect that any working person will be able to come. Therefore, if possible, a Saturday or Sunday may be a good choice. If you want to do it during the week, try to choose a time in the evening before it gets dark. You will also need to let people know where you will be picking up litter. Choose an area where you've noticed a problem with litter, then limit the cleanup to that area. You can also have the cleanup in your neighborhood, if you want. If possible, choose an area that has boundaries so that people won't think they're expected to clean up an entire forest in one day, for example. People will be more likely to come if you plan your pick up for a shorter amount of time. If people think they are going to have to give up an entire day to help you they probably won't feel like coming. Try to choose a one or two hour window during the day, and advertise this as your scheduled pick up time. You can always stay longer if people want to, but this way, people won't feel like they have to do a full day's work on their day off. Fortunately, a litter pick up doesn't require much, but it's good to have enough supplies. Make sure to bring large garbage bags to collect the trash in, gloves to protect people's hands, and a place to dispose of the garbage bags when the cleanup is over. You can ask people to bring along their own gloves, too. However, try to have at least a few pairs with you for anyone who didn't bring them. Make flyers and post them around the community. Be sure to include the day, time, and address where you will meet for the cleanup. If you need people to bring supplies, be sure to make that explicit in your flyer. You should also not forget to invite people directly. For example, go to all of the homes in your neighborhood to speak to your neighbors directly. Let them know what you're doing and that you hope they'll be able to come along and help. You should also contact your local news station. In some cases, they may be willing to help you advertise your event to the people of your community by making a short announcement about what you will be doing. Also let schools in your community know about your cleanup. Many schools require their students to participate in volunteer community events at one point or another, so you may be able to get some students to help you. After the event, remember to go around and collect all of the flyers you put up so they don't become litter. This isn't completely necessary, but if it is within your means, having refreshments at your cleanup event may encourage some people to come. You could, for example, bring lemonade or ice water for people to drink. You could also bring some snacks. For example, you could make a big batch of homemade cookies for all participants to share. Unfortunately, you may end up with no help on the day of the event. If this is the case, don't just give up and go home. Go out and pick up the trash yourself. Hopefully you will at least have a few friends or family members there to help you, but even doing it completely alone sets a good example for others. If you do end up completely alone be sure to call and let someone know that you are out picking up trash, where you are, and when you plan to be done.
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Choose a day. Choose an area. Limit the amount of time. Have supplies. Advertise your event. Consider providing an incentive. Be prepared to do it alone.