Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use time out during a meltdown. Tell your child it’s “time out” or “quiet time”. Place them in a safe spot. Explain to the child that you will talk to them when they calm down. Have a talk when it's time. Be consistent. Try the journaling time out trick.

Answer: Avoid trying to reason with any child who is in the middle of a full-blown tantrum.  Give them time to vent.  Instead, give the child phrases to express the emotions that they are experiencing.  Say phrases like, "You must be really tired after such a long day," or, "You must feel frustrated that you can't have what you want right now."  This not only will help the child verbalize this later, but shows empathy without having to give in. At this point, you may find that your best option is giving the child space until they calm down. If your toddler is having a complete meltdown, and there’s no way they will be responsive to a rational conversation, sometimes quiet time is the best method. Tell them it’s time to be quiet until they can calm down and feel better.  Remain calm yourself to model good behavior for your child. Don’t use quiet time as a threat or punishment, but rather as a way to give your child space so they can calm down. The child’s bedroom or another safe place in the house where you feel comfortable leaving them alone for a little while is best. The spot should be free of distractions such as a computer, TV or handheld video game. Choose a quiet, peaceful place that the child associates with feeling calm. Don’t lock the child in a room. This can be dangerous and will be interpreted as a punishment. This will help your child to understand that you are ignoring them because their behavior is unacceptable, not because you don’t care about them.  When the child calms down, fulfill your part of the bargain by discussing the tantrum and the child’s concerns. When your child is no longer having a fit, have a conversation about what happened. Without berating your child or taking an accusatory tone, ask why they were upset. Provide a clear explanation of your side of the story. It’s important not to treat your child as the enemy, even if you’re upset with them. Hug your child and speak lovingly even as you’re explaining that we can’t always get our way. Kids need structure in order to feel safe and in control of their lives. If they’re never sure what will happen if they behave a certain way, they’ll start acting out. Use “time out” or “quiet time” each time your child throws a tantrum. They will soon learn that screaming and kicking aren’t as effective as talking things through. If you don’t feel comfortable putting your child in a different room or spot, you can still facilitate a time out of sorts by shifting your attention elsewhere. When your child throws a tantrum, tell them you’re going to write about it. Take out a journal and write down what happened and how you feel. Ask your child to tell you how they feel so you can write that down, too. Your child will want to be involved in what you’re doing, and will soon forget to scream and cry.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Act ethically. Protect your customers. Pursue customer satisfaction. Build a healthy workplace. Foster diversity and teamwork. Initiate honest dialogue.

Answer: Your overall corporate behavior is one of the most important aspects of your corporate identity. Your actions must convey trust to your customers as well as your stakeholders. One of the easiest and most effective means of refining your corporate behavior is to act ethically, which means abiding by the law and conducting business morally.  One way to do this is to establish systems that govern your corporation to ensure you are both transparent and accountable. This may take the form of corporate guidelines or an employee handbook. Another way to foster ethical behavior among those working with you is to not tolerate bribery, corruption, and insider trading. You can make it a policy that those taking part in such actions will be immediately terminated. Your corporate structure must include customer safeguards, which may take many forms. These safeguards need to be in place to ensure customers visiting your stores, your website, or your offices are safe and secure.  If you run an online shopping forum, you may need to create online security so your customers' personal information is not stolen. If you have a brick and mortar store, you need to make sure you provide enough security so individuals feel comfortable while shopping. If you have people visiting your office, make sure they are all vetted and checked out before you allow them to work on your premises. Keep your customers in mind whenever you or your company makes a decision.  Handle customer issues in a fair and honest manner. Deliver high quality products. Ensure your products meet safety standards. Invest time and money into creating improved products. When starting your business, opening an office or a store, and hiring employees, make sure you have policies in place to help employees stay safe and healthy.  Adhere to laws about health and safety standards. Make sure you give an employee time off if they need it. Provide your employees with sanitary bathrooms and break rooms. Act swiftly when you see or hear about any form of discrimination, abuse, or violence. Foster a workplace where employees can find a happy medium between work and their personal life. Your company will be most efficient when you have employees that work well together. When hiring, be sure you are looking for quality candidates based on their qualifications alone and not on their race, gender, or other irrelevant factors. You can also create diversity by hiring people that do not all think alike. Try and find people with different views on issues.  Create a culture that allows everyone to speak freely and contribute in their own way. Give employees a way to take pride in their work and to be rewarded for their successes. Provide educational opportunities so employees can develop their skills. Speak openly and honestly to your shareholders or stakeholders. These are the people that are buying your stocks and your products. They will only do so as long as they are kept in the loop. Give these people an honest picture of how your business is doing. You can also listen to these people and get their opinions about what you may want to do. For example, if sales are dropping in a specific quarter, be honest about it when you report to your board. In addition, ask them if they have any ideas about bucking that trend and increasing sales moving forward.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Select a heat source. Purchase sterling silver clay. Form the clay into the design of your choice. Dry and sand the clay. Fire the clay with a torch. Fire the clay with a gas stove. Fire the clay in a kiln. Quench the silver (optional). Polish the surface (optional).

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After sculpting the clay, you'll need to fire it at high heat in order to burn away the the binding material and leave only the silver behind. Some brands of metal clay can be fired over a gas stove, while others require a gas torch or even a kiln. Check what temperatures you can achieve with your tools before you select a clay.  You'll need a stainless steel mesh if using a stove. Find a heat brick if using a gas torch. A kiln is recommended for large or thick items. To estimate the temperature you can achieve on your gas stove, heat a small, thin aluminum pan on high and point an infrared thermometer at the surface once it is fully heated. You may need to order this online, as not many art stores have it in stock. Pure silver clay is significantly more common, but the resulting jewelry will be less sturdy. You can purchase this in lump form for sculpting, as a softer paste extruded from a syringe for finer detail work, or even in "paper" form for origami designs. You can sculpt this clay with hands or ordinary sculpting tools, add detail with a knife or wire, or cut it into shapes with stencils.  The silver clay will shrink during firing, so make the jewelry slightly on the large side. Check the label for details, as shrinking can vary from 8% to 30% between products. You can push a metal stamp or any metal object into the clay to form a surface design. Allow the silver clay to air dry overnight, or dry it thoroughly using a hairdryer. Smooth the surface with fine sandpaper. If using a torch, place the clay on a heat brick, and the brick on a heat-safe surface. Hold the torch flame ¾ inch (2 cm) from the clay and heat until it catches fire, burns out, glows red, then reaches an even glow. Continue to heat for at least five minutes, or however long your clay instructions recommend. Look away periodically to relieve your eyes. If you are using a gas stove, follow these instructions instead:  Place a piece of stainless steel mesh on a stove top burner. Turn the burner on to its highest setting. Observe the mesh to locate the hottest area on it. This area will glow. Turn the burner off and allow the mesh to return to it's normal color. Place the silver onto the hottest area of the mesh and turn the burner back on, this time to a low flame. Use tweezers or flat, non-serrated pliers to handle the silver. After the clay has burned off completely, turn up the burner and heat until the silver glows red. Turn it down again if it glows orange.  Continue heating for ten minutes, then turn off the heat. If you have a kiln, you'll be able to follow the precise recommendations on your silver clay. Maximum strength may be achieved with a long firing at relatively high temperatures, but there may be a faster firing option outlined on the instructions as well. A specialized jeweler's kiln will fire faster, but a ceramics kiln will work as well. The optimal firing temperature for most silver clay is 1650ºF (900ºC), held for 2 hours, but the jewelry might come out strong enough even at temperatures as low as 1200ºF (650ºC). Letting the silver cool on its own is recommended. If you are in a rush, you can quench the hot silver in cool water to bring it down in temperature, although it may still not be safe to touch for a few minutes. This can cause structural issues if reheated for adjustment later, but thorough drying can prevent this. Never quench jewelry with embedded glass, precious stones, or other additions. The silver will look white and a little dull after firing. If you want the shiny silver appearance you may be used to, brush the surface with a brass or steel wire brush, or polish with a buffing machine and jeweler's rouge.