Problem: Article: You want a bold, full-flavored bean to get the best drink. Fruity coffees, like many originating from Central America, often lose some flavor when mixed with the milk, and mild or light roast beans are not robust enough to provide the coffee taste you want. Aim for Sumatran, Java, or Brazilian beans, or dark-roasted beans with a big flavor. You can also use espresso beans, though you want to brew them like traditional coffee. In order to avoid weakly flavored coffee, which may occur when the milk is added, you want a strong pot of coffee to start with. While some people suggest using espresso, a cup of espresso and steamed milk is technically a latté, not a café au lait.   If you use a coffee maker, use twice as many ground beans or half as much water to get stronger coffee.  If you use a French press, or press pot, be sure to add an extra 2-3 spoonfuls of grounds, and let them steep in the hot water for at least 4 minutes. Scalding is just a culinary term for heating up the milk. You want to be careful not to foam the milk, just warm it up. Place it in a saucepan and heat it up slowly, on low heat, until it is just beginning to bubble and is hot to the touch. It should not be bubbling. You can also use the steaming wand found on an espresso machine, which will heat the milk up without the chance of burning it.  Use whole milk for the most authentic, rich café au lait taste you can get. While a traditional café au lait has no foam, all milk drinks should be slightly foamed, as air bubbles improve the taste. Take a whisk to the milk for 10-15 seconds before removing it from heat to get the best flavored drink. You want equal parts of milk and coffee, and you want to avoid stirring it up if possible to reduce any foaming. To make this easier, you might transfer the warm milk into a heat-safe measuring cup before pouring.  While the ratios do not have to be exact, a café au lait is supposed to be half milk, half coffee. Add more or less milk to get a weaker or stronger cup. If you are struggling to pour both simultaneously, then pour the milk first, then pour the coffee into the milk. If you want to emphasize the French aspect, you should serve the coffee in a small bowl, as the French do. For an Italian twist, serve it in a tall glass, usually with a handle (though most Italians use espresso instead of coffee). Feel free to add sugar to taste, as most French drinkers add 1-2 packets.
Summary: Choose the right coffee beans. Brew up an extra strength cup of coffee. Warm 1 cup of milk. Pour the hot milk and coffee into your cup simultaneously. Serve the café au lait immediately.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To annualize your income, you need a sample of the income you earn over a year. You can get this from paystubs, paid invoices, or even your bank statement.  If your income is extremely regular, you may not need more than a month of income to complete an annualization. If you receive income from multiple sources, make sure you have information for all sources you want to include. It's easiest to annualize income using months. Add up your income from all sources to get your total income for that period of time. Make a note of how many months of income you used to get that total. For example, suppose you have 3 monthly paychecks of $7,000, $6,500, and $6,800. Your total would be $20,300 of income over a 3-month period. To annualize your income, use the ratio of the number of months in a year (12) over the number of months in the period you used to get your total. When you divide, your result will always be a number greater than 1. For example, if you totaled your income over 3 months, your ratio would be 12/3 = 4. Once you've divided the ratio, multiple the total income you found for the period by that number. The result will be the estimated amount of income you earn in a year. For example, if your total income over a 3-month period was $20,300, your annualized income would be $20,300 x 4 = $81,200.

SUMMARY: Gather income reports for 2 or 3 months. Total your income for the period. Divide the number of months in a year by the months of income. Multiply your total income by the result of the ratio.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When kids are first learning to play the violin, they'll get frustrated very quickly. Playing scales over and over again gets boring after just a few minutes, so it's normal for them to want to stop. Don't set high goals for the first few weeks. Instead, have your child practice for 5-15 minutes a day, then increase their sessions when their teacher recommends it.  Ask your child's teacher for advice on how long they should be practicing. Make it a habit to ask, “How many minutes a day should they practice this week?” after every class. If your child says they want to keep playing, let them continue practicing, and praise them for trying so hard. Say, “I'm really impressed with your work ethic!” Ask your child's teacher what skills they should be focused on. Then, set a small, measurable goal to help your child work toward the skills they're learning. Tell your child what the goal is, as well as why their working towards it.  For instance, the goal might be to "play the scale perfectly," "hold the bow correctly," or "play the first section perfectly." Do your best to set a goal that your child can attain during this session. If you're not sure what to do, ask their teacher what kinds of goals they should be pursuing at this stage of their development. Earning rewards will give your child an incentive to practice, and you can decide how and when they get rewarded. Your rewards can be anything that motivates your child. For instance, you might reward them with something like:   Screen time Candy Their favorite food Fun pencils Gel pens Coupons to get out of chores New violin accessories Books Gift cards for their favorite streaming services If your child has to work hard to get their violin out for practice, they'll be less motivated to do it. The act of taking something out and putting it away may become an easy excuse to skip practice for the day. Instead, keep the violin within easy reach. You may even put it on a display stand in your child's room rather than in a case. If you keep the violin on display, it's very important that it get used often. Otherwise, dust may build up on it. If your child is the only one in their friend group who is learning an instrument, they may feel like they're missing out when their friends do other activities. Having a friend who plays violin may encourage your child to stick with it. Additionally, they may enjoy practicing together.  Talk to the parents of other children who attend lessons with your child's teacher to find out if they have a child around the same age as yours. If your child goes to a music school, go to their events so that you and your child can meet the other students. There are apps that help you learn different instruments, including violin. Your child may feel more motivated to practice if they're using an app. You can find apps that switch up lessons, give motivation, and let your child connect with other kids who play the violin. For instance, you can try the Better Practice App.
Summary:
Start with 5-15 minute practice sessions, then slowly increase the time. Make goals for each practice session so your child has purpose. Reward your child when they reach practice goals. Keep the violin in a spot where it's easily accessible. Encourage your child to make friends who also play violin. Try a practice app to motivate your child.