In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look online or in craft books for shapes that your kids will enjoy. They should be a good size for small hands to hold. Turn the designs into cardboard patterns for tracing around.  Try to use as much of the rubber as possible by keeping the patterns as closely together as possible. Discard the unused edges. They should stick to the edge of a wet bath and float in the water as well. When not in use, ensure that they are left to dry out so as not to mildew.
Summary: Find suitable templates for making the bathtub shapes. Cut the hot water bottle open to make two flat sides. Place the cardboard patterns onto each side, drawing around them using a Sharpie or similar marker. Cut out the shapes. Keep near the bathtub for playtime.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Try not to eat anything different to what you would usually eat. If you normally eat two slices of toast with jam and marmalade and one egg, eat just that on the morning of your event. If you're swimming in the afternoon, eat a big breakfast and a light lunch. If you are swimming in the morning, eat a light breakfast and eat a big lunch'. Eat one or two hours before the event. Bananas, crackers, and plain toast with no butter / in modest amounts are good food. The best foods are pasta, cereals, bagels, breads, fruits, and vegetables. These are out of the stomach in two hours, therefore should not be eaten more than three hours before swimming or they could override the energy in time for the race.  Bananas are great because they have potassium which makes you more resistant to fatigue. Remember, no sugar. If you have school, do not rush between classes. Take your time walking up and down the stairs. Do not over-exert yourself, save your energy for the race. Don't put Fastskins on until after warm up and you are dry. Be sure you have water and healthy snacks. If you are swimming both trials and finals, you are going to need up to five towels; however, you can hang up your towels to dry to save space in your bag. Remember, it takes 30 minutes to soak in. You don't want goggle tans, that's for certain. Plug in your iPod or phone and listen to your favorite mix of tunes. Dance if you want but don't wear yourself out. Electrolyte drinks and water are the best liquids. Many people think that Gatorade is good but it is high in sugar. Only drink this five minutes before an event. Drink plenty throughout the day and during the meet. Lack of liquids do affect your performance as well, even before you feel thirsty. But make sure to go pee before you swim!
Summary: Eat a light breakfast such as a bowl of cereal and a banana, or an energy bar if you're swimming a morning event. Rest. Put on your bathing suit right before you leave and gather your stuff for the meet. Put on sunscreen if outside. Listen to some good pump up music. Drink plenty of liquids.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Ignoring your pain can actually make grief harder. In order to actually heal from the loss of your cat, you will need to actively face your pain and deal with it. If you feel sad and want to cry, then you should cry. Bottling up your emotions will likely extend the grieving process. Losing a cat is like losing a member of the family. As a result, you will need to take time to allow yourself to grieve. Grieving may not just take a few days; it may take weeks or months, depending upon how you cope with it. Don't be afraid to cry sometimes or think about your cat a lot. It is okay to do that, as it is completely normal. For example, you may need to take a few days off of work to give yourself a mental break. You may also want some alone time to sort through your emotions and deal with your grief. Healing takes time and everyone will experience this process differently. A great way to process your feelings and cope with your grief is through writing. Try writing a journal, poem, or short story to express your feelings. This can be a personal and therapeutic exercise. You do not need to share this with anyone, and it can help you really process your emotions.
Summary:
Do not ignore your pain. Take time to grieve. Write down your feelings.