In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Buy a canine scale, or use whatever weighing process you used before, and make a chart. Chart your dog's weight to see what progress has been made. Your dog should also be weighed monthly by the vet until she or he is the ideal weight. If you're restricting your dog's caloric intake and making sure they are getting enough exercise, but still not getting the results that you expect, consult with your veterinarian again. There may be a need for further calorie restriction, and/or a need to increase the amount of exercise. Your initial plan, while developed with you vet, may not be perfect for your pet's needs. Feel free to change it, with the help and advisement of your vet, if it's not working. There are several possible, non-medical reasons why your dog is unable to lose weight. These can include someone else in the household giving extra food or treats without you knowing about it or the dog getting into food supplies. There are some medical issues that can cause weight gain and also make it very difficult, to impossible, for your dog to lose weight. For example, Hypothyroidism prevents your dog from burning calories like they should while also decreasing their desire to be active. This is a double whammy when it comes to weight control. Diabetes and Cushing's disease are also medical reasons that can prevent your dog from losing weight.
Summary: Monitor your dog's weight at least once a week. Evaluate whether your weigh-loss plan is extreme enough. Think about ways your dog might be getting additional calories. Consider medical issues may be a cause.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Most racquets have recommended tension measurements printed on the racquet, somewhere in the range of 50 to 70 lbs. (23 to 32 kg). Within that range, players will sometimes customize the amount of tension on the strings to create sweet spots particular to their individual style of play. For more control over the ball, keep strings tighter. Tight strings allow for more touch and accuracy. For more power, looser strings are recommended. Set the tension measurement on the stringer accordingly and play with different tensions to learn what works best for your style and racquet. Experiment with different strings and brands until you find a durable string with a good resiliency. Most tennis strings are made of Kevlar, a strong synthetic fiber. Zyex is also being used for tennis racquet strings for its extra rebound ability, though other varieties are also available:   Nylon strings are the cheapest and most popular strings for their versatility and crisp touch.  Polyester and Kevlar strings are best for heavy-hitters and habitual string-wreckers. These durable strings work best in tandem for optimum strength and control.  Natural gut strings are the most expensive, sensitive, and fragile of the varieties, but also extremely popular among professional players for the liveliness, touch, and elasticity. Small plastic platelets can be inserted into the crossing points of the strings to act as a barrier, protecting them from wear, and increasing the life of the racquet. Players who put a lot of topspin on the ball will likewise find an advantage in the use of string dampeners, which increase spin and dampen the strings. Try them out on the court and see what you think. If any of your strings break, it's obviously time for a restring, but what about a regular routine? A good rule of thumb is to restring your racquet as many times annually as you play weekly. So, if you play twice a week, restring your racquet every six months or so. Heavier players and big hitters will likely need to restring their racquets more regularly than occasional players.
Summary: Choose your desired string tension. Use different strings. Consider using string dampeners and savers on your racquet. Restring your racquet as many times a year as you play in a week.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Meet with your child’s teacher to discuss a variety of topics with the teacher. These include effective rewards and consequences, effective homework routines, how you and the teacher will communicate on a regular basis about problems and successes, how you can mirror what the teacher is doing in the classroom for greater consistency, and so on.   For some students, success will be obtained relatively easily by establishing consistent schedules, routines, and homework communication methods as well as utilizing effective organizational tools such as planners, color-coded binders, and checklists. Organization and consistent routines will save the day when it comes to homework, and it’s a good idea to coordinate with teachers whenever possible. Does the teacher provide a daily homework list or does the school promote the use of planners? If not, buy a planner that has plenty of space to write daily notes and show your child how to use it. If the teacher(s) can’t or won’t commit to initialing the planner every day, ask the teacher to help find a responsible student—a homework buddy —to check the planner before dismissal each afternoon. Every day the planner comes home, make sure to give your child praise. Then make sure the planner back into the backpack every morning before school. Arrange for the homework buddy to give morning reminders to turn in the homework, too. Homework should be completed at the same time and same place every day. Have plenty of supplies on hand, organized in bins if you have the space. Be sure homework doesn’t start the second your child walks in the door. Let him get rid of excess energy rising a bike or climbing trees for 20 minutes, or let him chatter and get that excess talking out of his system before telling him to do seatwork. Show how you would organize the work and recommend ways to prioritize the assignments.  Chunk big projects and set deadlines for individual stages to be completed.,  Provide a brain-food snack such as peanuts as you review the assignments. Many children with ADHD have trouble keeping track of their belongings and struggle deciding or remembering which books to bring home each night—let alone remembering to take them back to school the next day. Some teachers will allow students to have a “home set” of textbooks.  This might be a recommendation for inclusion on an IEP as well. You need to provide documentation of your child’s ADHD diagnosis. Then you need to complete a special education evaluation that shows the child’s disability is interfering with his education. The school will then ask you to participate in an IEP conference. An IEP is a formalized document created by school staff and parents that spells out the academic, behavioral, and social goals of special-ed students, how results will be determined, specific interventions that will be used to achieve the goals, and so on.  It lists decisions made concerning self-contained classrooms, percentage of time in mainstream classrooms, accommodations, discipline, testing, and more.  Be sure that the IEP is specific to your child and that your input is included in the form. Do not sign a completed IEP until you have reviewed it and added your input.   The school is legally bound to follow the guidelines laid down in the IEP. Teachers who fail to follow the IEP can be held liable. The school is also required to invite parents to regular IEP conferences to evaluate the progress of the child and the effectiveness of the plan. Then adjustments can be made as needed. Once a child has an initial IEP, it becomes easier to establish special education services when changing schools or transferring to a new school district. Unfortunately, even with outstanding cooperation and effort by the adults, many children still will not succeed. They may require more intensive services available through the school or district special education department. In some cases, rigid teaching methods by inflexible teachers are the issue   and parents must seek administrative support or look into changing teachers, changing schools, or exploring special education options. Choose the best paths for your circumstance to ensure maximum success for your child.
Summary:
Coordinate with your child’s teachers. Use a daily planner for your child. Reward your child with praise. Establish a consistent homework routine. Review homework assignments together. Help your child keep track of school belongings. Get an individualized education plan (IEP) for your child. Act in your child’s best interests.