Article: Make sure that the environments you are in most frequently—such as your workplace and home—are well ventilated. When working with hazardous materials, such as paint fumes, dust at construction sites, or chemicals from hair dyes and treatments, be sure that you have proper ventilation or proper respiratory protection equipment such as a dust mask or personal respirator.  Make sure that you have open vents and windows to keep fresh air circulating. Consider wearing a respirator when working in a small space. If you are cleaning with strong chemicals such as bleach, be sure that you have open windows in the room, and that you have the opportunity to leave the space and give your lungs a break. Avoid using fireplaces and wood-burning stoves indoors as these can also put harmful toxins in your lungs. Some plants emit spores, pollen, and other potential irritants into the air. Make sure that household plants are not aggravating your lungs. Choosing a HEPA filter that can remove small particles of debris and allergens from the air can help your lungs stay healthy. Ozone air purifiers are not as effective at reducing allergens and other particles in the environment, and may even irritate the lungs.
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Stay in well ventilated areas. Be aware of your sensitivity to plants. Use a HEPA air filter.

Problem: Article: Sometimes, the best means of discipline is simple prevention.  Look for things that trigger bad behavior and find ways to modify those situations to make your child more comfortable. Consider what's triggering the behavior and if there's any way some of your child's requests could be met. Is there anything you can do in the future to avoid such an outburst?  The most common reasons for tantrums are: hunger, exhaustion, fear, or confusion. If you'll be in a situation that might trigger these, consider bringing snacks or toys for the child, or even hiring a babysitter.  Allow your child to have some control. If their request is reasonable, consider accommodating it  to show them that you respect them. For example, if your kid loves her summer dress, you can let her wear it in the Fall with a jacket.  If you're overwhelmed, ask a child psychologist about ways to modify your child’s behavior. Consider working in a foster a home or school to learn how to prevent such behavior. You can't establish appropriate boundaries and discipline if you don't understand why your child is behaving poorly. Work to try to get inside your child's head and understand the roots of the behavior.   When your child is upset, connect with them on an emotional level. Say something like, "It seems like you're feeling very angry about this. Why is that?"  There may be reasons you didn't think of. For example, if your child cries every night at bedtime, it may not be due to the dark, but because they saw something scary on TV. Talk through your child's fears and reassure them that they're safe. Raising a child is about teaching positive behaviors and not just discouraging negative ones. One of the most important things you can teach a child is empathy. When your child is misbehaving, talk to him or her about why that behavior is hurtful to others. If you can, try to help them relate to another person; this is the groundwork for empathy.  For example, if they stole another student's pencil, you could say, "I know you liked the bunny pencil you got last Easter. How'd you feel if someone took it from you without asking?" Let them answer. Once your child has considered the other person's point of view, have them apologize. Making your child consider the reason for the apology first encourages empathetic thinking. Try to behave like the person you want your child to grow up to be. Practice good manners. Be kind to others. Stay calm during trying situations. Talk about your emotions openly and show your child how to deal with things like sadness, anger, and other negative feelings in a manner that's constructive and appropriate. Modeling is one of the best ways to teach children how to behave appropriately. This is especially effective on younger children, who learn best from examples. Take time to talk with him or her to find the real source of the problem. If you assume your child is just being moody, you may not respond with as much love. If you think the child is dealing with deeper issues, you may be tempted to excuse the behavior.  The difficult thing about making assumptions is it may cause you to treat a child in a different way, which may not always resolve the problem. When possible, stay consistent with your consequences and your actions, but keep in mind that you may have to adjust them based on what you've learned. The power struggle exists because two people are battling over who has power over the other. While you want to show your child that you have authority and need to be respected, you want to do so in a calm, respectful way. Avoid raising your voice at them, yelling at children or talking to them in the same way they are talking to you. If your child is throwing a tantrum, he or she likely hasn't developed adequate problem solving skills. Try to assess and address your child's needs rather than forcing him or her to obey your rules.  Sit the child down and talk about what's going on and how you can work together to fix it. If the child is still acting disrespectful and refuses to engage in mature conversation, then give them time to cool off and don't engage in another argument. Don't let a child manipulate you. Children will often try to negotiate with you or manipulate you to get what they want, but make sure you stand firm while remaining calm. If you want your child to behave better, using positive reinforcement can help. Praise your child for small changes in behavior. This can help him learn what behaviors are appropriate.  Focus on the behaviors you want to change. For example, if your child often interrupts others, explain why this is bad and then watch for small changes.  For example, if you're on the phone your son interrupts you again, he may quiet down after the first time you ask him to. While he still interrupted, he's trying to change.  When you're off the phone, praise him for this small change. Say something like, "Isaac, I really appreciated how you stopped talking when I asked." Eventually, he will learn what behaviors are desirable and act accordingly.
Summary: Prevent bad behavior before it occurs. Try to understand the root of  bad behavior. Teach empathy. Provide an example of appropriate behavior. Don't make assumptions. Avoid the power struggle. Reinforce positive behavior.

You will need a cleaner, a cloth or paper towel, and, possibly, a small scrub brush. Instead of using an all-purpose cleaner, you can use rubbing alcohol to clean the iron. This has the benefit of evaporating and not leaving a strong smell.  Any general purpose cleaner will also work, although a cleaner with a strong smell could linger and eventually the smell could be transferred to your hair when you use the curling iron again. You can also make your own cleaning solution. Simply add one part baking soda to two parts water. This mixture can be used just like a commercial cleaner. The baking soda serves as a gentle abrasive that is good at cleaning off hairspray. A small brush that is easy to find is an old toothbrush. However, make sure that the toothbrush is very clean, and that no toothpaste residue is still on it. It can be very painful to get an accidental burn from a curling iron. Because of this, you should always make sure a curling iron is turned off before attempting to clean it. Even if the curling iron isn't on or hot, make sure it's unplugged. This will reduce the risk of electrical shock. A turned off and unplugged curling iron can still be too hot to touch. If you have just used your curling iron, you will need to wait a while before attempting to clean it. While some suggest cleaning a curling iron while it's still a little warm, it's best to clean a completely cold curling iron for safety. You may even want to clean it when you have not used the iron on that day. This will help to avoid the risk of getting burned.
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Gather your supplies. Turn off the curling iron. Make sure that your curling iron is not hot.