If you encourage healthy eating habits at home, your kids will have an easier time making good choices at school. Sit down as a family and talk about the benefits of eating healthy foods and the risks of choosing unhealthy ones.  Give your kids specific information about the benefits they can get from eating different foods. For example, “I love eating fish because it’s delicious and good for my brain!”  Being a good role model is also an important part of teaching your kids healthy eating habits. Eat meals together as a family and let your kids see you making good dietary choices. Kids who have access to healthy foods at home will have an easier time developing good eating habits that they can bring with them into school and other areas of their lives. Serve balanced meals with a combination of fiber, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins (such as legumes, fish, and poultry breast), healthy fats (like those found in nuts and vegetable oils), dairy, and whole grains.  Make sure your child has access to healthy snacks (such as fresh fruit, veggies and dip, yogurt, or trail mix) in case they get hungry between meals. Avoid keeping junk foods around the house, such as candy, sugary drinks, sweet baked goods, and salty or greasy snacks. If your child brings their own snacks or lunches to school, pack healthy options that they like. Avoid packing processed foods, sweets, or foods that are greasy or high in salt.  Offer a variety of healthy options to choose from. For example, you might say, “What would you like for your snack today? We have strawberries, carrots, sunflower seeds, and yogurt.” Getting your kids involved in selecting their foods can encourage them to make good choices. Try taking your kids to the store and asking them to help you pick snack and lunch options for them. Most schools that offer lunches or snacks provide menus online or send students home with printed menus. Look over the menu with your kids and discuss which options look best. Decide together with your kids whether they should choose from the options at school or if you will pack food to send with them on any given day. If you have concerns or questions about the options on the school menu, contact the school administration or your child’s teacher to talk about them. Parent-teacher associations and organizations can provide important input on school nutrition programs. Become a member of your school’s PTA or PTO and find out how you can get involved. For example, you may be able to work with the organization to:  Take measures to improve the cafeteria so that the environment is more comfortable and enjoyable for the students. Revise the school’s menu to include healthier and more appetizing food choices. Inform students and their families about changes to school meal options and encourage them to get involved. Work together with the food service team to make sure they have the resources they need. If you’re involved in classroom parties, school movie nights, or other school events, offer to bring snacks. Providing healthy, homemade options at these events can help encourage students and their families to make good choices. For example, if you’re providing snacks for a Halloween party at your child’s school, consider bringing tangerine jack-o-lanterns instead of (or in addition to) candy or baked goods.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk to your kids about good nutrition. Provide healthy foods at home. Send nutritious snacks and lunches to school with your child. Familiarize yourself with the food options offered by the school. Join your school’s PTA and get involved with school meal programs. Bring healthy snacks to school events.

Q: Since laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure, most--if not all--insurance companies will not cover it under any policies. So, you will be paying out of pocket for your treatments. Laser hair removal can cost upwards of $150 per session, or more, depending on the size of the area being treated. Many laser hair removal specialists offer financing options to pay for your treatments over time. Keep in mind, though, that these financing options can often come with interest rates and extra fees, and not making your payments can negatively affect your credit score. Laser hair removal should always be performed by a board-certified dermatologist. You can check the American Academy of Dermatology’s database to find a licensed dermatologist near you. Have a consultation with your doctor prior to the procedure to understand costs, possible negative side effects, and after-care. Use this consultation to make sure that laser hair removal is the right choice for you. For most people, you will need multiple treatment sessions of laser hair removal to have full results. Each treatment will cost money, and it may take months to see the results you’re looking for. If you’re after a quicker hair removal option, sticking with shaving, waxing, and hair removal creams might be your best option. Most people require 2-6 treatments, depending on the thickness and coarseness of their hair. Although the most probable side effects are redness and swelling, there is a chance for other side effects as well. The skin may have discoloration, like lightening or darkening, in the treatment area. This is mostly temporary, and will eventually fade. It’s also possible that scarring or even some mild changes in the texture of your skin. Most other side effects are rare. Your doctor will go over all possibilities with you prior to beginning treatments.
A: Remember that insurance will not cover these treatments. Choose an established dermatologist. Keep in mind the treatment will take time. Consider possible side effects.

Article: To go from a dark surface to a lighter stain, you’ll need to apply a chemical wood stripper first. You can buy stripper at any home improvement store. Brush a thick coat of stripper onto the surface, then let it sit for 30 minutes to dissolve the finish. Use a plastic scraper or stiff-bristled brush to scrape off the dissolved finish.  Work in a well-ventilated room. Wear goggles and protective gloves when using stripper. Scrub the surface thoroughly with a mild detergent solution and steel wool before proceeding.  Refer to your stripper product’s instructions for additional details. Use a mild soap solution and microfiber cloth to wipe down a raw wood surface. If you’re applying gel stain over an existing finish, mix equal parts water and denatured alcohol to create a cleaning solution. Dip a microfiber cloth into it and wipe the surface down. Wipe off excess liquid with a paper towel.  Create a mild soap solution by combining 1 cup (240 ml) water with 1 teaspoon of mild dish detergent.  Let the surface air-dry completely before proceeding. Start off using a medium grit sandpaper, such as 120-grit. Sand the surface thoroughly, taking care to get into the nooks and crannies of the piece. Start on 1 side and work your way systematically to the other side to ensure an even and thorough job. After using medium grit sandpaper, sand the surface again using a fine grit, like 320-grit or 400-grit. The fine grit sandpaper gets rid of any remaining imperfections in the wood and gives you a perfectly smooth surface for applying the gel stain. If you’re working with a raw wood finish, follow up with 150-grit sandpaper. Using anything finer than that may prevent the surface from holding the stain well. Any dirt or sanding dust left on the surface of the wood will prevent you from getting an even stain and be visible once the stain dries. Use a dampened tack cloth or microfiber cloth to wipe down the entire surface. Be sure to get into the nooks and crannies. Gel stain can permanently stain both glass and metal, so mask off these areas before you apply it. For glass, cut thick paper down to size and use painter’s tape to attach it to the glass. Cover up hardware like knobs and hinges with painter’s tape.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Strip the surface if you’re going from a dark color to a lighter stain. Clean the surface thoroughly. Sand the surface using 120-grit sandpaper. Follow up by using a 320-grit sandpaper. Wipe down the surface to remove lingering dust and debris. Protect glass and hardware with paper and blue painter’s tape.