Article: Use the same microwave technique as you did for the milk or dark chocolate to melt the white chocolate. Remember to be patient when you microwave and stir every 30 seconds so as to not scald the chocolate. Stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon of peppermint oil into the white chocolate. Make sure that you stir the chocolate thoroughly so that the flavor is distributed throughout. Take the melted white chocolate and pour it into the pan. Because you allowed the milk chocolate to set, the layers won’t mix. Make sure that the white chocolate layer is around the same thickness as the milk chocolate, using a spatula distribute the white chocolate evenly.
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Melt the white chocolate. Stir peppermint oil into the chocolate. Pour the white chocolate into the pan.
Article: There is a lot of information available about the effects of secondhand smoke, and how children might come in to contact with it. Before being able to truly protect your children from its negative effects, you need to understand the different ways they might be exposed to it. There is a lot of information available, a few examples of what you might find include:  No amount of secondhand smoke exposure constitutes a safe amount.  Infants who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at greater risk of dying from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).  Short-term effects of exposure to secondhand smoke on children include more frequent ear infections, more frequent coughs and colds (and longer recovery times), as well as tooth decay.  Long-term effects include greater risk of lung cancer and heart disease, as well as poor lung development. While you are likely to find everything you need to know on the internet, if you want to read the scientific studies that discover how secondhand smoke effects children, try searching in scholarly databases. Google Scholar offers a good way to search for scholarly literature. The advantage of reading these peer reviewed articles is that you are getting the information from the source, rather than an interpretation. Many states offer free hotlines where you can request information about tobacco use and support for those wishing to quit.
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Learn about how secondhand smoke impacts children. Search the Internet for reliable, scientific information about secondhand smoke. Read scientific articles about the effects of secondhand smoke. Call the Department of Health Services in your state to request information.
Article: Though you may be tempted to hole up in your room or ignore your responsibilities, getting on with your normal routine can help you get through emotional turmoil. A structure will provide tasks that you need to accomplish, regardless of how you are feeling. It will help keep you active and occupied in addition to helping your days feel “normal” again. You can’t replace the person, but others can help you heal and move forward. Make an effort to develop new relationships and deepen existing ones. Strive to build relationships with people who are positive and encouraging.  Join a new club or organization or participate in a Meetup in your area to meet new people. Forge deeper bonds with existing friends by asking them to hang out more often or starting a new tradition with them, like Sunday brunch or Friday movie night. Occupy your time by boosting your knowledge base. If you’re a student, throw yourself into an academic subject. If not, try picking a subject you’ve always been curious about and read books or watch videos about it. You might also sign up for a class to learn a new skill. Try improving your math or English comprehension, if you’re in school. Or, try taking up a foreign language, learning the fine art of French cooking, or taking guitar lessons. Is there something that you really like to do, something that always seems to lift your spirits? If so, carve out more time from your schedule for this activity. Hobbies are a great way to broaden your skills and use your time constructively. Plus, doing this activity will likely make you feel better (at least for a little while). Plan to hike a new trail if you enjoy the outdoors. You might also try photography, knitting, painting, collecting, baking, gardening, or gaming. Exercise is a great form of distraction. Staying active also produces feel-good chemicals in the body known as endorphins, so working out may lift your mood, too.  Go for a run, bike ride, or a swim. Or, join a friend at a group fitness class like Zumba or Pilates. Try to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Using alcohol or drugs can be a way to distract yourself from missing someone, but such activities are destructive and dangerous. Try to avoid using substances as a distraction. Instead, turn to others for support or find a constructive project to throw yourself into.
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Create structure in your daily life. Socialize. Study or learn something new. Find a hobby. Get physically active. Steer clear of destructive distractions.