Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Consider using artificial plants. Include a substrate if you are going to have live plants. Add plants to the aquarium. Create a good environment for your plants.

Answer: While plants do provide some benefits like removing nitrates from the water, they are mostly decorative. With artificial plants, you will not have to worry about your turtle eating them or the plant dying. The substrate is the sand, gravel, or soil that covers the bottom of the tank. It is not necessary, and indeed will make cleaning the tank much harder. A simple painted bottom will do. However, if you are going to add rooted plants or want a more natural look, consider these substrates:  Fine sand – Use fine grained sand, like that for children’s sand boxes. It is great for softshell turtles that like to dig in it. However, many turtle owners find it hard to clean. Aquarium gravel – A poor plant substrate, its use is mostly ornamental. Be sure to use gravel that is large enough that your turtle can’t eat it. Fluorite – A porous clay gravel, fluorite is the best choice if you are going to add rooted plants to your tank. It will make the water muddy when you first add it. Several days of filtering should clear the water. Plants are not necessary, but some feel that a more natural environment makes for less stress on your baby turtle. Also, aquatic plants will help keep your tank clean by consuming pollutants and competing for the carbon dioxide that algae needs to grow. Just make sure you pick the right plants to match your turtle species:  Anacharis – Grows well in low light and inhibits algae growth. Good for mud/musk turtles. Plant-eating aquatic turtles like sliders, cooters, and painted turtles will destroy it. Java Fern – A hardy, low-light plant with tough leaves that turtles usually will not eat. Java Moss – A hardy, low-light moss that turtles usually don’t eat. Hornwort – A fine-leafed branching plant that grows in floating mats. It tolerates low light and grows quickly enough to survive alongside sliders, cooters, and painted turtles, though they will eat some of it. Red Ludwigia – A tough plant that turtles don’t eat, though they may uproot it from the substrate where it is planted. Requires additional light (2 watts/gallon). Good for small turtles like mud, musk, and painted. Anubias species – They are tough, low-light plants that turtles will not eat. Cryptocoryne species – These plants are low light tolerant and hardy, but must be planted in substrate and do not respond well to uprooting. They work best with smaller turtles in large enclosures. Aponogeton ulvaceus – This plant tolerates low life, is durable, and will not be eaten by turtles. It can grow in plain gravel substrate. Plants need nutrients, light, and (usually) a place to put down roots. To give your plants the best chance to thrive:  If you use plants that need a substrate, try one of the clay gravels like laterite or fluorite. They provide plant nutrition with less mess. Add light or choose low-light plants. Most plants need 2-3 watts per gallon of water in the tank, while most aquarium lights provide on 1 watt. You can add more artificial light, but don’t put your turtle tank in a window, as this will overheat the tank and promote algae growth. If your plants do poorly, consider adding an aquatic plant fertilizer, which you can purchase at your pet store.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Buy some gold paper and some decently sized chocolate bunnies. Make at least three or four golden tickets. Fill the plastic eggs with candy. Go out and hide the many candy-filled eggs in the yard or house. Have a golden ticket egg hunt. Have all players keep the eggs that they find.

Answer: You'll also need a bunch of plastic eggs and candies to fill them with. Or, make as many as you have bunny prizes to give away. Pour the chocolates or candies in the plastic eggs. Occasionally put a golden ticket in one of the eggs.  Explain to all participants that whomever finds the golden ticket, wins the chocolate bunny (or bunnies, depending on how you're running this).  Ask the child to verify by keeping the ticket. This way, everyone gets something for their efforts.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Set up your computer ergonomically. Avoid carrying heavy bags or purses. Stretch every 30 minutes that you’re in front of a desk, computer, or TV. Buy a supportive neck pillow. Stand with good posture. Walk with good form. Try a posture brace.

Answer: Raise your monitor so that the top third of your screen is at eye-level. Measure the distance from your monitor to your eyes to ensure it is 18 to 24 inches (45.7 to 61.0 cm) away from your face. You may need to prop your computer up on some books, use a taller or shorter desk, or adjust the height of your chair. Use a tape measure to determine how far your face is from your computer screen, and adjust where you place your chair accordingly. Try to keep your shoulder bag or purse to a small size and minimal weight. If you do have a lot to carry, use a backpack rather than something with only one strap, and get a backpack that’s designed for even weight distribution. Avoid carrying bags on the same shoulder all the time, because this will lead to improper alignment. Switch shoulders regularly. If you work at a desk or work in front of a computer, get up and move around frequently to decrease the pressure on your neck and back. A brief pause to walk around every half hour can be beneficial. Try to take 30 seconds or a minute to do neck stretches every 2 hours. The same goes for sitting on the couch and watching television. If you often wake up with a sore neck, you probably have poor sleep posture. Supportive neck pillows allow your head to fall into the middle of the pillow, supporting your neck with a firm, curved section at the bottom of the pillow. While walking, keep your shoulders back and aligned. Squeeze your core muscles (your abdominal muscles) to keep your body straighter. Bend your knees a little bit to take some pressure off of your hips. Invest in shoes with good arch support – it’s amazing how much this can help your posture. Keep your chin parallel to the floor when you’re walking, and walk with a heel-to-toe motion. Don’t stare at your feet or arch your back; keep your butt and belly lined up with the rest of your body. Using a posture brace has been shown to help improve posture by forcing your shoulders back and keep your head aligned with your vertebrae. Using a posture brace daily can not only help maintain a proper posture but in fact improve your shoulder positioning.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Know your child's rights before flying. Bring a TSA Disability Notification Card. Check ahead of time for in-flight meals and snacks. Request an aisle seat for your child. Check your child's blood sugar right after landing. Take exercise breaks to control your child's blood sugar.

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You have a right to carry everything your child needs for their diabetes. That includes insulin, insulin pumps, medications, syringes, lancets, and even liquid carbohydrates in greater quantities than 3.4 fluid ounces (100 mL).  Your items will need to go through the x-ray machine, which will not harm the insulin or the glucose meters. Getting through security will go much quicker if you include the prescription labels with medications and have them ready in a clear bag. While this card is not required, it will help the process go more smoothly. Basically, you print the card off and write on it that your child has diabetes. Then you hand it to the TSA agents. Many domestic flights no longer offer in-flight meals. If one is available, ask for a diabetic option for your child. If they're not available, bring a healthy meal with you for your child to eat if the flight is long enough that they will need to eat.  Whether you bring a meal or not, be sure to have snacks and/or fast-acting glucose, such as glucose tablets, on hand in case your child's blood sugar dips. If you're driving or taking the bus, check the route ahead of time for food stops. If you expect that your child will need to go to the restroom to check their blood sugar during the flight, ask for an aisle seat. This will allow them to quickly get to the restroom without disturbing other passengers. On long flights, check your child's blood sugar every 2 hours. New schedules and jet lag can mess with your child's blood sugar levels, as well as make it difficult for them to determine when their sugars are low. Take time after you get off the flight to check their blood sugar levels and adjust as needed. Sitting in the car or plane too long can lead to high blood sugar levels. If you're in the car, try to stop every 1-2 hours, and add some stops that allow your kid to run around. For instance, try stopping somewhere with a playground when you're in the car. On a plane, have your child at least get up and go to the bathroom every hour. Between flights, give them a chance to stretch their legs.