INPUT ARTICLE: Article: While kids are learning to swim it is important that they get an accurate sense of how their body floats.  Flotation devices like life vests, armbands, and back bubbles provide a false sense of security. Understanding their own limits and abilities is integral to swimming.  If children need flotation devices to get acquainted with the water, have them use lighter and lighter ones until they are comfortable in the water without anything.  Other than when you are teaching them to swim, young children should always be wearing a life vest while they are in the water. While teaching children how to swim, stay close enough to reach them if they need assistance.  As a general rule, it is ideal to position yourself an arm's length away from them. Be prepared to grab onto a child if they are in distress or can't stay above the water. Young children should not be left unattended in pools or natural bodies of water because of the risk of drowning. If you do not have the patience or concentration to monitor children for very long, alternate the responsibility with a friend or family member. Babies and toddlers require absolute supervision in the water with no distractions or exceptions. Children under 3 must be accompanied by a single adult at all times in the water, while up to 4 pre-school children can be under the supervision of one adult. An adult should not under any circumstances divide their attention between 2 or more children under the age of 3.  Children of any age who demonstrate a fear of the water should be given one on one attention at all times. Full supervision in the water means maintaining direct physical contact at all times. One adult can monitor school-age children (6 or older) in groups of up to six kids.

SUMMARY: Have kids get used to the water without flotation devices. Stay no more than an arm's length away from children as you teach them. Supervise children very carefully. Maintain a 1:1 ratio of adults to children under 4.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This technique helps relax the mind and the body. Imagine being somewhere you enjoy (a beach, on top of a mountain, surrounded by trees in the rainforest) and make the image in your mind as real as possible. Smell the air, observe your surroundings, and imagine planting your feet on the ground. Imagine being there with your body in perfect health. Spend as much time as you like in this experience, allowing yourself be transported there mentally. When using guided imagery, you are in control. If you experience incredible pain, allow yourself in your guided imagery to fly. You are able to create any scene you desire. When you experience pain, your senses can be out of balance with the focus on feeling. Consciously engage your other senses: listen to the sounds around you (the cars outside, a neighbor cutting the grass); smell the air or spend extra time smelling your food observe your surroundings with your eyes; feel the texture of your clothes against your skin. Remind your body that it can experience different kinds of stimuli outside of pain. Engaging your senses during extreme moments of pain can help shift your focus and balance your senses. This may seem counter-intuitive, but try to identify what it is you are feeling. Is the sensation hot, cold, burning, dull, localized or general? You may begin to experience the pain less as a permanent experience but more a changing of sensation. Be present with your experiences and in a state of observation.  By focusing on physical sensation and not on “pain”, you can change the way you experience these feelings. Think of it as observing your body and not as experiencing pain. Changing your perception can help ease your mind and body from negative experiences. That way, it’ll be less likely to get stuck in the thought cycle, “I’m in so much pain.” The term “fake it til you make it” can even apply to pain. If in your mind you think things can only worse, don’t be surprised if you start to feel more pain. The more you believe you are capable of being pain-free, the more capable you will be.  Say to yourself, “I am improving every day” and “I feel less and less pain.” You can even say, “I do not experience the sensation of pain in my body” and “my body is functioning optimally.” Remind yourself that your body isn’t turning against you, and that it is not purposefully hurting you. Treat your body with love, kindness, and respect, especially because it is in pain.  Your body isn’t purposefully causing you to suffer. Express love toward your body by treating it kindly, getting proper rest, and eating healthy foods to aid in recovery. You may want to consult with a pain specialist to address your chronic pain. Even if you prefer to “grin and bear it”, there may be non-prescriptive relief for the pain you experience, such as adjusting your posture or using a cushion or pillow. Some pain may not go away, and in fact may get worse with time. Listen to your body and seek medical intervention when necessary.
Summary: Use guided imagery. Engage your other senses. Focus on the physical sensation. Fake feeling pain-free. Be kind to your body. Consult a pain specialist.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The Internet is an amazing tool and it has revolutionized how gay people can connect. Use Tumblr and Twitter to find people with similar interests as you. If you look up to a celebrity who is out, you might have luck meeting gay teens in the comment section of their YouTube or fan page.  Be careful when meeting people on the Internet. Never meet someone in person by yourself, unless it’s in a public place. Share your experiences online. Write about your own coming out, your struggles dating in your school. You may inspire other teens and that may lead to friendship and a relationship down the road. If you live in a small town, statistically speaking there are other gay people there, but there are probably not many. By visiting a big city, you open yourself up to way more options, plus, you get to see how diverse the world actually is.  If you live close to the city, try going in once a week to take a class and hang out. The more time you spend there, the greater the chance you’ll meet someone. If you live farther away, plan a vacation with either your family or your friends. Visit traditionally gay neighborhoods, where you’ll sometimes find youth centers that are designed to provide support for gay teenagers. There’s no such thing as gay music, but there are bands and singers that have large gay followings. Buy tickets to a show and try to make friends there – you already have the music in common, so right off the bat you have something to talk about. If the band is a local band, make friends with the musicians. Then you’ll have a reason to keep coming back, plus, they’ll be able to introduce you to their own gay friends and fans. You are more likely to meet people who you can connect with if you share some of the same interests. Check out the options in your area to find some other queer people who you you will enjoy being around. For example, if you are into reading, look for a book club. If you like soccer, join your school's soccer team or a team that is not affiliated with your school. If you like to go biking, look for a cycling group.

SUMMARY:
Make queer friends online. Visit a big city. Go to concerts for gay musicians. Consider joining a special interest group.