In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When the leaves are dark green, transfer the sprouts to a large bowl. Cover the sprouts with water and gently agitate the sprouts with a clean hand to loosen the hulls. Use your hand or a small fine-mesh strainer to skim the surface of the water and collect the hulls. Broccoli hulls can hold a lot of water, and this can lead to premature spoilage if you don't remove them. Transfer the hulled sprouts to a fine-mesh colander to drain the water. Rinse the sprouts with clean water and then leave them to drain for about an hour. After an hour, transfer the sprouts to a clean tea towel to air dry for several hours. Drying the sprouts before storing them will help to preserve them longer. When the sprouts are dry, transfer them to a mason jar or other container with an airtight lid. Transfer the sprouts to the refrigerator and store them for 1 to 2 weeks. on their own. Sprouts make for a delicious snack, and you can eat them by the ounce (28 g) for a nutrient-dense and healthy snack at any time of day. You can also eat the sprouts with a dip if you like, such as:  Hummus Vegetable dip Spinach dip Yogurt sauce Sprouts are the perfect addition to any salad because of their crispness and mild flavor. Once you've assembled your salad, finish it by sprinkling a handful of fresh broccoli sprouts on top. You can drizzle the salad with oil and vinegar, or dress it with your favorite dressing, such as:  Ranch Caesar Fruity vinaigrette Blue cheese Italian Poppy seed Just like with salads, fresh sprouts are also great for sandwiches because they're mild but add a bit of crunch. For a quick and easy vegetable sandwich, toast and butter two pieces of your favorite bread, add some sliced tomato, avocado, and onion, and top everything with an ounce (28 g) of sprouts.  For a slightly more gourmet sandwich, don't toast the bread at the beginning. Instead, add a few slices of your favorite cheese and finish the sandwich in a panini maker. You can add sprouts to any type of sandwich you like, such as a Reuben or a BLT.
Summary: Remove the hulls. Rinse and drain the sprouts one last time. Store leftover sprouts in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Eat the sprouts Add the sprouts to salads. Use them as a sandwich topping.

Don't confront them harshly or in a way that might make them close up or feel shame.  If they're very young, it is likely that they don't realize what they're doing or what sexual implications it has, so being understanding and gentle is key to how they'll view their sexuality in the future.  It will also make them more likely to have discussions with you in the future about sex rather than turning to others or keeping secrets. Remember: don’t shame them or make them feel guilty for masturbation; simply explain to them that doing it in public is problematic. You will want to address the action immediately when it happens, but you shouldn’t have a serious conversation about it in public.  Simply tell your child to “stop” or distract them from the behavior.  When you get home, have a conversation with them in private about what they did and why it is inappropriate.  Say something like “Jeremy, your body is yours and you can touch it if you want. Your private parts are private, so if you want to touch it, you need to do it when you're alone.  People will feel embarrassed and uncomfortable if you do it in public. If you want to do it, you can do it in your room.  Do you understand?” Don’t raise the issue in front of others.  You don’t want your child to feel humiliated in public or in front of their siblings. The actions that they're actually taking aren't a problem, just the location. Let them know that it's not appropriate to expose or touch their private parts in public or around other people. Compare it to other things that should be done in private, like bathing or using the restroom. Rather than focusing on what they shouldn't do, turn the discussion to what they can do.  Explain to them that if they choose to masturbate, they can do so in a private area such as in a bedroom or bathroom.  Tell them that they need to clean up after themselves if they make a mess. If your family bathroom(s) can be very busy, then tell them to only do it in their room. (You don't want them masturbating in the bathroom for a long time when other people need to use the bathroom.) With older children, this talk might lead to more questions about sex and sexuality, so be open to hearing questions and providing honest answers about the acts and your family values surrounding them.  With younger children, you might want to talk to them more about their private parts and how they function.  With younger children, don't get more intense than they're ready for; be honest, but keep it simple. For example, you might just say, "Touching there is okay, but only in private. It's not okay to do that in class or when other people are in the room at home.  Do you want to go to your room to take a break and do that?" Think about who would be the most effective person to talk to your child. Some children may respond better to the parent of the same gender, or may be more willing to engage with the parent to whom they are closer. If you notice your child masturbates constantly, to the point where they injure themselves, tries to make other children masturbate, or if you suspect someone has taught them to masturbate, call a pediatrician or therapist. Sexual abuse may have occurred and could be the root of the problem.  Note that repeated urinary tract infections may also be a sign of excessive masturbation and potential ongoing abuse. After having clarified when it is appropriate to masturbate and when it is not, should your child choose to act out of these boundaries, you must take away certain privileges.  Doing so will reinforce to them that masturbation in public is not okay and will curb that bad behavior.  Consider taking away their phone or TV privileges. Say something like “Amy, you know we have talked about masturbation.  It’s okay for you to do in your room, but it’s not okay to do at school.  Since you did that today, you cannot use your phone or tablet today.”
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One-sentence summary -- Monitor your tone. Pick your timing carefully. Explain to them that there's nothing wrong with exploring their private areas. Give them options. Be understanding and as age-appropriate as possible. Be wary of signs of abuse. Take away privileges if they don’t abide by the rules.

Problem: Article: Once you do this, sit with the group for a bit to see how your guy acts. If he seems to be putting on a show for his friends, it is likely that he is trying to get your attention. This means that he’s interested. If he seems quiet or awkward, he might be uncomfortable with the situation because he’s not interested in you and doesn’t feel comfortable with you hanging around his friends. Take note of how often and the reasons he calls or texts you when you aren’t together.  If he is only calling you to ask a favor, he probably just sees you as a friend. If he calls just to see how you’re doing or to make small talk, he’s interested. Is he always on is phone? Does he appear scatter-brained and ready to get out of the conversation? If either of these are true, he’s not interested. If he is interested, he will give you his full attention for as long as he can get it for.
Summary:
Introduce yourself to his friends. Talk on the phone. Watch how he talks to you.