Problem: Article: Find a container you won’t mind seeing every day and fill it with dirt that will promote healthy growth. Ideally, the soil will have a pH between 5.0 and 5.5. This imitates the soil of the lychee tree's original tropical habitat. Any soil meant for azaleas or gardenias would be a good match. Push the lychee seed carefully into the soil. The perfect depth for a lychee seed is roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm), any deeper or shallower might lessen the odds of a tree actually growing. Keep your pot away from direct sunlight to keep the seed from overheating during the germination process. A kitchen table or nightstand would work well. The temperature of the room should be between 70 °F (21 °C) and 85 °F (29 °C). While being sure not to overdo it, water your lychee sprout often and well. Standing water might drown the seed, but don’t let it dry out. When little green leaves poke through the top layer of soil, it’s time to move the pot into the sunlight. Direct is best. Your little lychee will enjoy the warmth and it will grow quickly. A newly sprouted seedling will be comfortable in a small container until it reaches 7 inches (18 cm) or 8 inches (20 cm) tall. When growth slows, usually after 1 year, it's time to upgrade to a larger pot.
Summary: Fill a small pot with slightly acidic soil. Bury the seed near the surface. Store your newly planted lychee seed in a shaded place. Water your lychee seed every other day. Move the plant to a sunny area when it sprouts.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If the court has not mandated your time arrangements, you need to have a discussion about them. You can't just leave the arrangement vague and expect it to work well. If you don't think you can decide on one alone, consider talking with a counselor to help work it out.  You need to discuss what nights the child will be spending with which parent, who's responsible for what activities, and who's responsible for which care-taking activities. Don't forget to discuss holidays and school breaks, as you need to decide where the child will be during those times. If you don't plan on making decisions together going forward, you need to discuss who will make what decisions. For instance, who decides what activities the child gets to do? Who's responsible for the bulk of the child's healthcare? These are important decisions in the life of your child, and you need to make them together or decide who is responsible for the decision.  While true co-parenting would be to make all of the decisions together, it may not be feasible if you can't work together. That's why it's important to decide who's going to make what decisions from the get-go. You should also consider religious upbringing, as well. Which religion will the child follow? Another consideration is schooling. Will your child go to a public school or a private school going forward? Who will be responsible for making that decision? When you've divorced from someone, it can, and usually does, get messy. You've broken up with someone you once vowed to love, and that hurts. It's hard to move on, and it's even tougher not to let those feelings interfere with how you are raising your child. However, if you can keep those feelings out, you can work towards a much healthier relationship, even if your ex remains uncooperative.  Try thinking of your ex as a colleague rather than an ex. You probably don't like everyone you work with, but you still must get along with them in a professional manner. In many ways, this step is more parallel parenting, though you are still working together to make decisions. Once you start thinking of the relationship this way, it can help to calm the waters. Would you pick a fight over something small with a colleague? Not if you're acting professionally. That is, when your child is at your ex's house, try not to text or call your child too much. You should expect the same when your child is at your house. The point of this step is to avoid creating a situation where you're trying to mediate between the other parent and the child. That doesn't mean you can't talk to your child, just that you shouldn't spend hours a day on the phone with your child, nor should you get in the middle of arguments between your child and your ex. As often as possible, try not to engage with your ex. Often, you will be doing so in front of your kid, since that will be the only time you see your ex. Therefore, it's best not to get in verbal fights, as that only hurts your kid more. Plus, that keeps you entrenched in a negative relationship, which you don't need in your life.  This step means you won't rise to the bait. You won't respond with sarcasm, even though you may feel like it. It means that you have a responsibility to stay calm and not engage, even if your ex is trying to engage you. For instance, say your ex says, "I noticed you forgot to pack a shirt for him this weekend. Big surprise, you forgot something." While you may be tempted to snap back at your ex, instead say, in a sincere tone, "I'm sorry I forgot. I'll remember next time. Thanks for taking the time to tell me." Being sincere and straightforward can start to disarm some of the nastiness.

SUMMARY: Discuss time arrangements. Allocate decision-making. Separate your feelings from your child. Don't interfere with each other. Skip the fights.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Cat food comes in a vast array of types: dry food, semi-moist, and canned are the common types. Dry food is easily and efficiently stored, but cats go wild for the taste of semi-moist and canned foods. The latter types can add more fluid to the cat’s diet than dry foods. In general, food type comes down to owner preference. Occasionally, a cat with a medical condition might need one type over another. Consult your veterinarian for recommendations. Like other animals, cats have some specific nutritional needs. They are "obligate carnivores," which means they need animal proteins to avoid severe health consequences. Ask your vet for suggestions about a good quality food. Cheaper products may not provide enough nutrition to keep your cat happy and healthy.  Look for cat foods that list large amounts of animal meat like beef, chicken, turkey, or fish.  Also look for important amino acids like  taurine and arginine and fatty acids like arachidonic and linoleic acid.  Avoid feeding your cat human foods unless you have cleared the food with your veterinarian. Some human foods can make a cat severely sick or are even toxic to cats (e.g., chocolate). In general, cats are fed according to age, weight and activity levels. They prefer to eat frequent, small meals throughout the day. Ask your vet for recommendations on what and how to feed your cat if you have any reservations. Follow your veterinarian's recommendations closely and make sure your cat gets plenty of exercise, as obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing cats today. Obese cats are more likely to develop diabetes when they approach middle age. Extra weight also contributes to arthritis, heart disease, and other health problems in cats.
Summary:
Decide what type of food to feed your cat. Choose a good brand of cat food. Follow your cat food's suggested feeding guide. Don't overfeed your cat.