Problem: Article: Write your kid's name on a paper in large letters with a marker. Help you kid trace the letter with her finger. You can then move up to having her trace it with a pencil. Write your child's name in light lines or dots so she has to connect them herself. Show her how to go over the letters with her pencil. Guide her hand the first time she performs the task. Let your child copy the letters of her name rather than trace them. This process will reinforce the letters, as she actually has to learn the shapes. When tracing, she might just follow what you did, but now she has to recognize and redraw the shapes herself. For instance, an "A" could be a house with two levels, while a "Y" is a person with their arms outstretched, yelling. Making it more fun will help your kid remember the letters and keep him interested. Have them write out the family's names, or teach them to write the words for their pets.  Copy words from a favorite story. If your kid loves a particular story book, have her copy the words for practice. Phonemic awareness is the knowledge the words are made up of sounds.  Look for words with similar beginning sounds. For instance, you could say "Tent starts with a 'T.' What other words have a similar sound at the beginning?" You can help your child along by giving him a few examples.  Try rhyming games. Say a word, and see if your child can find a rhyme for it.  Read aloud to your child, pointing to words as you go. When you're child is trying to write, make sure she has a visual reminder of the alphabet in upper- and lowercase letters. You can find writing worksheets for free on the internet. These worksheets will help your kids work on letters individually, as each worksheet focuses on one letter. It will show your kids how to write them, and it will include areas where they will trace over the letter and areas where they must write the letter themselves. Some of these worksheets will also have words that begin with the letter. When a child is having trouble making a letter, write the letter yourself but not on the sheet your child is working on. Tell your child what you're doing as you go. For instance, when writing an "A," you can tell your child, "First you make a slanting line upward. Then, you start from the top of that line and make a slanting line downward. Next, you go to the middle of your first line and draw a small line over to the other side."
Summary: Trace letters. Move up to connecting the dots. Copy his or her name. Give the letters a fun story. Find ways to encourage practice. Teach phonemic awareness. Keep the alphabet around. Use letter-tracing worksheets. Help kids out by describing movements.

Problem: Article: Industrial fluid stains (like inks or some household chemicals) can be a major threat to the look of your carpet. Fortunately, like most other types of stains, they can be lessened considerably if you promptly place a paper towel over the affected area to blot up the fluid. Once you've gotten as much of the initial stain blotted as you can, apply a dab of rubbing alcohol or a non-oily hairspray to the affected area. The chemicals in these compounds will loosen the ink or fluid's hold on the carpet, making it much easier to extract the remaining stain. With the stain lifted, running a vacuum over the stained area will pick up particles and do away with anything that's been sufficiently affected by the chemicals you've applied. Add some light detergent onto the remaining stain and let sit for a minute. Following that, place a washcloth atop the area and let it soak up the stain. If you aren't seeing much progress with the blotting this time around, try adding some more rubbing alcohol and resetting the washcloth. Industrial fluid stains are varied in their severity and intensity; as such, it may take a few times before the issue is handled to your own satisfaction. Continue alternating between blotting and adding solution until the stain has been fixed.
Summary: Blot with a paper towel. Moisten stain with rubbing alcohol or a non-oil-based hairspray. Vacuum the stain. Blot again with a light detergent. Repeat as needed.

Problem: Article: Suffering from low energy levels or lack of motivation can be an indicator of stress, so it should be taken seriously.  Long term exposure to stressful conditions can cause a lack of energy and motivation.  If you find it difficult to make it through your daily routine, don’t have much energy for your hobbies or social events, and even have a difficult time getting out of bed in the morning, take note. All of these signs of fatigue indicate increased levels of stress and might even mean that you are on your way to burn-out, a very serious conditions that are easier to prevent than treat. Another typical sign of increased stress levels is a change in appetite. Think about the amount of food that you would eat on a daily basis under normal circumstances. If you find that that amount has significantly increased or decreased, that could mean that you are under stress and should take precautions. 39% of American admit to overeating or eating unhealthy foods during stress. Additionally, stress is associated with weight gain due to increased levels of cortisol, which contribute to higher levels of fat in the body and can increase cravings for comfort food. In the short term, eating comfort foods is linked to the release of opioids, which combat the hormones causing stress. However, long term patterns of using unhealthy foods or over eating to deal with stress can cause disordered eating patterns and an increased risk of health problems such as diabetes and weight gain. Chest pain and increased blood pressure is a common sign of anxiety and stress. Muscular aches and muscle tension are another physical sign of stress.  Headaches are another common sign of stress, and sometimes stress can even cause stomach pain or upset.  Tension headaches are particularly associated with stress, and over long-term headaches can become more frequent. However, it's important to see a doctor to rule out other possible causes before attributing physical pain to stress. If you are frequently having trouble getting to sleep or experience sleep disturbances throughout the night, this could be an indication that you are stressed. Insomnia associated with stress usually involves waking up in the middle of the night or early in the morning. It appears that the cause of the insomnia is psychological arousal caused by stress. Lack of sleep will also make you feel more tired the next day, which can make the symptoms of stress worse.
Summary:
Notice your energy levels. Recognize changes in appetite. Pay attention to aches and pains. Look for sleep issues.