INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour water that has just boiled over your Barbie’s hair, or dip her head into boiled water for about 10 seconds. Be very careful when boiling and handling hot water, and avoid getting it on anything other than the Barbie’s hair.  Boiling water and handling boiled water should be performed by an adult. Children should get help from a parent or guardian for this step. If you cannot get adult supervision or you can’t or don’t want to boil water, you can simply use the warmest water from your sink. There’s a chance your Barbie’s curls won’t last quite as long, but it should achieve about the same effect. Let your Barbie cool for a few minutes after applying hot water to the hair. Then put her into your freezer to allow the hair to cool and set.  Leave your Barbie in the freezer for about 30-60 minutes, or until the hair is hardened/frozen, before removing it. Ensure that the doll isn’t near open food items or anything else that could stick to it in the freezer. Set your Barbie on a bath towel or paper towel and allow the hair to thaw out and dry completely. Be prepared to wait several hours for this to happen, otherwise the curls will not hold.  Start this process before bed and leave your Barbie’s hair to dry overnight for an easy way to wait patiently before your final results. To speed up the drying process, you can also blot at the hair periodically with an absorbent towel. Just make sure you don’t pull out any of the braids or curlers while doing so. When the Barbie’s hair is dry, carefully undo the braids or remove the straws, foil, or pipe cleaners you used as curlers. Do this gently without straightening out the resulting curls.  Remember to unfold the ends of pipe cleaners or aluminum foil, or remove the bobby pins from either end of a straw, before pulling them out. Take out your first braid or curler slowly and check to see if the hair is still damp. If it is, redo the braid or curl as best you can, and leave the whole head of hair to dry for longer before taking everything out.

SUMMARY: Dip Barbie’s head into hot water. Place your Barbie into the freezer. Allow the hair to dry completely. Pull your braids/curlers out gently.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Always knock on their door before you enter their room. Don’t try to eavesdrop on their phone calls, look over their shoulder when they’re texting, or read their emails. Teens need privacy, and healthy boundaries can help you develop a trusting relationship with your child.  Respecting their privacy will let your teen know that you trust them and view them as a responsible young adult. Respect their privacy unless you believe their safety is at risk. If you believe they’re in danger of harming themselves or others, suspect drug use, or have observed any concerning signs, you have the right and responsibility to identify the problem. Concerning signs may include drastic changes in personality, skipping school, lower grades, extreme or sudden weight changes, or run-ins with the law. Your teen will challenge your authority, and they have the right to disagree with you. Explain that they’re allowed to have opinions that differ from yours on matters from current events to house rules. When it comes to discipline, acknowledge that they have a right to disagree, but that doesn’t mean they can disregard your rules.  For instance, instead of interrupting your teen, allow them to finish speaking. If you’re having a disagreement about house rules, tell them, “I respect your opinion, and you have a right to disagree. However, it’s my job to look out for your well-being, and going to a party without an adult present is too risky.”  Teach your teen how to respectfully disagree with someone. It will help improve your relationship as well as make them learn a valuable life skill. It can be tough to hang back as a parent, but try to allow your teen to work out solutions independently. Letting them solve their own problems can help them develop the judgment they’ll need to navigate adulthood. Note that you should still be available to offer advice and support, and never put risk their safety at risk.  Suppose your teen is involved in a lot of extracurricular activities and is having trouble managing their time. Instead of demanding that they quit a club or sport, try asking them, “What are some ways that you can change your schedule and set your priorities?” Ask them how they are managing everything and how their activities now are helping them achieve their long-term goals. Gentle nudges in the right direction can be helpful. You might say, “You’ve been playing basketball for 10 years, so maybe that’s a higher priority than choir, which you just started this year. I’m proud of you for trying something new, but maybe you should cut back on choir until basketball season is over.” As a parent, it’s your job to set the rules, and you have the final say. However, let your teen lend their input on how and when to accomplish your goals. You might have an easier time getting them to meet your expectations if you allow them to make choices.  For example, they might need to clean their room before the end of the weekend, but you could let them decide when they do it. When they fulfill their end of the bargain, grant them a little more negotiating power. If they always check in with you when they’re out and never break their curfew, talk to them about extending their curfew by 30 minutes.
Summary: Grant your teen privacy unless you notice signs of trouble. Let them know that you respect their opinions. Encourage them to solve problems and conflicts on their own. Include them in your rule-making process.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If a mixed number is a b/c then the equation used to convert it to an improper fraction is (ac+b)/c. In this equation:  A is the whole number. B is the numerator (the top portion of the fraction). C is the denominator (the bottom portion of the fraction). BEDMAS or PEDMAS dictates that you must first address the numbers in parentheses. Since multiplication and division come first, you will first multiply ac. You will then add b, since that figure is also within parentheses. Finally, you will divide by c, or use c as the new denominator. P/BEDMAS stands for parentheses/brackets, exponents, multiply or divide, and add or subtract. Take the mixed number 1 ⅔  for example: a = 1, b = 2, and c = 3. Multiply ac, which in this example is 3 x 1 = 3. You now know the product of ac = 3, so now it's time to add b = 2: 3 + 2 = 5. This sum, 5, is the new numerator of your improper fraction. Remember that the denominator (c = 3) remains the same from the original fraction, and the new numerator is 5. The improper fraction converted from the original mixed number, therefore, is 5/3. To be certain, you can always double check your math by running the numbers again, or verifying the answer using an online calculator. The simplest form is the smallest and easiest way to represent a fraction. To reduce a fraction to its simplest form, determine if the numerator and denominator have common factors. If they do, select the highest one and divide the numerator and denominator by that number.  For instance, in the fraction 9/42, the greatest common factor is 3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the greatest common factor to get the fraction's simplest form: 9 ÷ 3 / 42 ÷ 3 = 3/14

SUMMARY:
Learn the basic equation. Remember the order of operations. Multiply the whole number and the denominator. Add the numerator to the product. Rewrite the improper fraction with the new numerator. Check your work. Reduce the fraction to its simplest form if necessary.