In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your loved one gets angry, the only way you can effectively defuse the situation is by getting a hold of your own anger. Losing your own temper will only make matters worse.  Breathe in and out deeply. Count silently to 100 or go splash water on your face to clear your head. Lower your voice, so that it's just above a whisper. Doing this helps you maintain calm without shouting, but it also reinforces appropriate communication. Your loved one will likely follow suit and lower their voice, too. Many angry people get that way because they feel no one is listening to them. Turn off your loved one's angry switch by giving them 100% of your attention. Turn to face them and hear them out without interrupting. Being a good listener could help defuse the situation completely. Be sure to pay attention to the underlying issue. Your loved one may act angry because they don't believe they are being heard or understood. Be sure to validate their experience and let them know that you are taking them seriously and respect their opinions. Demonstrate your understanding by using reflection techniques. This might sound like, “I can see why you feel angry about the teller being rude to you,” or “I think I understand the problem. You feel overlooked.” Insist that your angry loved one treat you with respect. In a calm and cool manner, say something like, “I will leave if you don't stop shouting,” or “I won't continue this conversation if you engage in name-calling.” Once a boundary has been communicated, be firm and follow through if the person crosses the line. You want to steer clear of criticism or blame, so interact using “I” statements that convey your needs without placing blame. These statements don't attack the other person, but they do let you communicate how you feel about the issue. For example, instead of saying “You are always shouting at me!” say “I feel anxious when you shout. Can we try to use indoor voices?” Angry people often view advice as criticism, so avoid trying to fix their problem. Just actively listen. If you want to try to work out whether your loved one merely wants to vent or needs a solution, ask them— after they've finished talking.  You might ask, “Do you want help with the problem or did you just want to get everything off your chest?” before you try to offer advice. Or, you could say, “I understand your anger. How can I help?” If your loved one tends to view you as critical, save your solutions for another time when they've cooled off. If you feel under attack or overwhelmed during communication with an angry person, ask for a timeout. You might say, “I don't think we're going to reach an agreement if we're shouting at each other. Let's take 10, okay?” Go someplace where you feel safe and get your own emotions under control. Listen to soft music, watch a silly YouTube video, or call someone who tends to calm you down.
Summary: Stay calm during tense situations. Speak in an even, moderate tone of voice. Give your full attention when  listening. Show compassion towards the other person. Assert your  boundaries. Use “I” statements to discuss the problem. Resist the urge to give advice. Take a break if you need one.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You may be uncomfortable perpetuating the Santa story or feel discomfort about lying to your child, and those are legitimate concerns shared by many. On the other hand, you may want your child to believe in something whimsical and magical, like Santa. How to deal with the Santa Claus story is a personal decision that can only be made by your family. Remember, though, that even if you do not share the Santa story in your own family, your child might still come to you with tricky questions about Santa. Perhaps they heard something at school or they have thought about the Santa story and it doesn't completely make sense. Acknowledge the question and praise them for their critical thinking. This is actually a positive developmental step. Determining their reason for asking will help you figure out the best way to proceed.  You might give this question some thought before it ever comes up, so that you are not caught completely off guard. This will help you respond more thoughtfully and slowly, rather than be reactionary. Ask your child very plainly, "Why do you ask?" or "Where is this question coming from?". Just because the child is asking questions doesn't necessarily mean that they are emotionally ready to believe the truth. They may just be curiously probing. Asking what your child believes will give you an idea of where they are emotionally and cognitively. If your child indicates that they still believe in Santa, despite any outside doubts, it's likely not time to tell them the truth yet. Respond to your child's question with a simple, "Well, what do you believe?" This allows them to reflect on what they think and whether or not they believe in Santa Claus. When your child answers your question about what they believe, they will tell you that they don't think Santa is real, or that they do but that they have questions.  This answer should guide how you proceed and you can either tell them the truth about Santa or let them continue to believe. They may also say that they do believe the story of Santa Claus, but are confused about something specific in the Santa story, such as how he gets around the world in one night, or fits all of the presents in one bag.  Just reiterate whatever you've already told them and answer questions as best as you can.
Summary: Consider your own feelings. Find out what inspired the question. Ask what the child believes. Follow your child's lead.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Look at your list of opposite nouns and select the pair that you want to use for your poem. Decide which word will go in the first line and which will go in the last line. The word in the first line will be your first topic, or topic A.  For example, if you choose summer and winter, then you might decide to place summer in the first line. Or, if you opt for cats and dogs, then you could start with cats and end with dogs. Look at your list of adjectives and choose 2 that you want to use for the second line of the poem. Opt for the 2 adjectives that best describe the topic.  For example, if you started your poem with summer, then your adjectives might be warm and bright. If you started the poem with cat, then your adjectives might be stealthy and independent. The third line should include 3 verbs that describe topic A and that end with –ing. Place these in the third line of your poem.  For example, if your noun is summer, then you could use laughing, running, and playing as your verbs. If your noun is cats, then you might include the words hunting, sleeping, and purring. The fourth line of a diamante is the longest in the poem, but it still only has 4 words. You can choose 4 nouns that describe both topics, or you can list 2 words that describe topic A first, and then list 2 words that describe topic B.  For example, if you’re using summer and winter, you could list sun, clouds, holidays, and trees in your fourth line.  The first 2 nouns are more about summer whereas the second 2 nouns are more about winter. If you’re using cats and dogs for your diamante topic, then you could list whiskers, paws, ears, and toys. Next, choose 3 gerunds from the list you made that describe topic B. Arrange them in the fifth line in the same way that you did for topic A.  For example, if topic B is winter, then you might choose sledding, skiing, and hibernating. If your second topic is dogs, then you might choose barking, drooling, and fetching. The sixth line only has 2 adjectives in it and these should describe topic B. Select these from the list of adjectives you made for topic B.  For example, if topic B is winter, then you might use cold and dry. If your topic B is dogs, then you might choose loyal and protective. To conclude your diamante, all you have to do is write or type topic B. This should be the opposite of the noun you used for the first line of your poem.  For example, if topic A is summer, then you would conclude your poem with winter. If topic A is cats, then you would conclude your poem with dogs.
Summary:
Choose a single noun to start the poem. Follow the noun with 2 related adjectives in the second line. Put 3 –ing verbs in the third line of the poem. Fill the fourth line with 4 nouns that describe topic A and B. List 3 gerunds that describe topic B. Choose 2 more adjectives to describe topic B. Finish your diamante with topic B.