In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Instead of vague rules, such as “Be nice,” set specific rules, such as “No interrupting. Wait your turn to speak.” Additionally, providing a negative rule (“No interrupting”) followed by a positive instruction (“Wait your turn to speak”) lets your child know exactly what kind of behavior you expect.  Other examples include “No hurting. Keep your hands and feet to yourself,” and “No yelling in the house. Use your inside voice.” Make sure that the child understands what the consequences are ahead of time. If they misbehave, follow through with these consequences. Consistent rules are essential, so make sure you and any co-parents act as a united front. If you and a co-parent enforce rules differently, try to come up with a compromise.  For example, suppose you work at night a few days a week. While you’re at work, your partner lets your kids stay up late. Tell your partner, “Our rules need to be clear and consistent, and a set sleeping routine is really important. If we’re not on the same page, the kids won’t follow our rules.” Consistency is very important for children as they grow up. Talk to the child's other parent, and explain how consistency helps avoid confusion for children. Make agreeing on compromise a priority. Toddlers and preschoolers have trouble learning more than a couple rules at once. Explain 2 or 3 rules and apply them consistently for 1 to 2 weeks. Then introduce additional rules when your child shows that they understand the first set. Rules fall into 3 priority levels. Safety is first (“No running with scissors”), followed by rules about not harming people or property (“No hitting,” “No breaking toys”), and rules related to polite or calm behavior (“No whining,” “No temper tantrums,” and “No interrupting”). Many undesirable behaviors cause bad things to happen, and these natural consequences are valuable teaching tools. Natural consequences help younger children learn about causes and effects, and teach teens how to make responsible, adult decisions.  For example, if a younger child breaks a toy, don’t replace it. They’ll learn that they’ll have nothing to play with if they break their toys. Natural consequences should never put a child’s health or safety at risk. Don’t let them run around with scissors to teach them a lesson or withhold food because they didn't wash their hands before a meal. Sometimes, misbehavior doesn’t cause negative natural consequences. In these cases, you’ll have to impose your own consequences, such as a time-out or additional chores.  For instance, if your child steals a toy from a sibling or friend, have them write an apology letter and do chores to make amends. If they make an allowance, withhold it so their chores go to paying off the value of the item they stole. When you put your child in time-out, sit them down in a “naughty chair,” ignore them completely, and ensure they can’t access any form of entertainment. Don’t send them to their room, as they’ll have access to their toys, games, and other fun belongings. Always explain to your child how the consequences were a result of a choice that they made. Discuss what a better choice would have been and how they could have avoided this consequence. Merely threatening kids with punishment can encourage defiance. Instead, propose the correct decision, then warn them what will happen if they don’t make the right choice. Use this strategy for both natural consequences and for consequences you impose.  For example, say, “Don’t play rough with your toys, or you won’t have anything to play with,” “Play nicely at the park, or we’ll leave,” or “Stop arguing about what to watch on TV, or we’ll turn it off.”  Warn children only once. If they don’t make the correct decision, let the natural consequence occur or impose your consequence immediately. Consequences that are related to a bad decision are more effective teaching tools than arbitrary punishments. To reinforce the connection between cause and effect, deliver consequences in the moment whenever possible. For example, if your child draws on the walls, take the crayons away and make them clean up the mess as soon as you catch them. If they hit a sibling, immediately put them in time-out for 3 to 5 minutes.
Summary: Identify and explain clear, precise family rules. Set consistent family rules with any co-parents. Introduce no more than 2 to 3 new rules at a time to younger children. Let natural consequences teach your child lessons, within reason. Come up with reasonable consequences, if necessary. Offer your kids choices when you warn them about consequences. Deliver immediate, reasonable, related consequences.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look in the adhesive or bathroom repair section of a home hardware store. Buy a kit that comes with both the catalyst and hardener that you will mix together to create the epoxy.  Most epoxy chip repair kits come in shades of white to match the most common color of bathtubs. Try to choose a kit that will closely match the shade of your bathtub, or 2 kits that you can mix together to create the right color. Epoxy repair kits work to fix chips in all kinds of bathtubs including ceramic, porcelain, acrylic, fiberglass, and enamel tubs. Use warm water and dish detergent or a household tile and tub cleaner to clean the chipped area. Thoroughly dry the area with a clean rage after you finish cleaning it. You can also use acetone or rubbing alcohol to clean the area. Any product that removes grease and soap scum will work to clean the chip. Some epoxy kits come with a mixing tray and stirring stick for you to use. Mix the epoxy in a disposable tray with a toothpick or matchstick if your kit didn't come with the mixing supplies. It's a good idea to set the tray on a piece of cardboard or some scraps of paper to catch any spills. Scoop up a small amount of the epoxy with your chosen utensil. Spread it carefully in a thin layer over the chip by working in 1 direction and smooth out any spots where it pools.  Make sure that anything you use to apply the epoxy is disposable. It will be hard to get the epoxy off of anything it touches. It's easiest to start with a small amount of epoxy and add more layers than it is to put too much on and remove it. Follow the directions on your epoxy kit to let it fully dry. Gently sand the surface with 400- or 600-grit sandpaper until it feels smooth like the rest of the tub.  Some epoxy will set in 2-3 hours, at which point you can sand. Other kits may advise you to wait up to 24 hours before sanding. You can add another layer of epoxy after sanding if you can still feel the chip. Then repeat the process.
Summary:
Buy a 2-component epoxy kit for chip repair. Scrub the damaged area with a sponge and soap or tub cleaner, then dry it. Follow the directions on your epoxy kit to mix the 2 components together. Apply the epoxy to the chip with a small spatula, paint brush, or bottom of a matchstick. Let the epoxy dry, then sand down the surface with 400-600 grit sandpaper.