Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Open a drawer to your dresser and take out the clothes you don't like. Take out clothes that you know are too small/big. Put the clothes you're keeping in a box. Go to the closet and take out clothes you don't like. Take out clothes you outgrew, or are too big. You may have shoes all over the bottom of your closet. Put remaining things in boxes to keep.

Answer: If you don't like certain clothes, why keep them? If they are too small, you probably won't fit in them if you outgrew them. If they're a little big, keep them, but if they are way too big, get rid of them! If you don't know then try it on! Fold them up and put them away neatly. If you do that, it'll be easier to get them organized later. Just like with the dresser, why keep them? Again, if you don't know then try it on. Get rid of shoes too small, or way too big. Get rid of the uncomfortable ones as well. Take down the rest of your clothes, fold them up and put them in the boxes with the clothes from your dresser (if they'll fit).


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Encourage independence. Help your child play with others. Read to your child. Work on listening skills. Encourage creativity. Improve communication.

Answer: Once your child enters nursery school, they should be able to play for at least a short period of time by themselves or with other kids. They can't need to be constantly told what to do by an adult because preschool consists of some independent play with a large group of kids.  As your child gets to nursery school age, at age 3 or 4, try encouraging your child to play independently. When your child is bored and wants to play, ask them what they'd like to do. When they name it, help them get it out, and walk away to let them play. If they ask you to play with them, let them know that you'd like them to play by themselves for a little while. The best way to help your child develop social skills is to plan play dates and put them in other situations where they interact with other kids, such as at the playground. You can also enroll your child in parks and recreation class to interact with other kids in a more structured setting.  You can also help your kid learn social skills by playacting conversations with them. For example, you could pretend to be one of your child's friends and playact a conversation your child may have with another child. Try focusing play dates around activities your child enjoys or is interested in. That way, they are more likely to interact with the other kids.  Practice sharing and taking turns with your child. When playing with your child at home, play turn-taking games and practice sharing by asking to play with your child’s toys and having them practice asking you verbally to play with toys that you are playing with. Reading to your child introduces them to books and reading, which gets them on the road to school. Plus, reading to your child teaches them to sit still for a period of time, which is also an important skill for school. As you get closer to preschool, pick up some books about going to school. That can help introduce the topic to your child, giving them a chance to talk about their thoughts and emotions. Your child will need to be able to listen to instructions because that's the only way a teacher has of corralling a class of kids. Work on giving your kid directions and having them follow through, such as when they're brushing their teeth. You can also try fun activities like baking together where you tell them what they need to do.  Other games can help encourage listening, such as I, Spy, Simon Says, Mother, May I?, and Red Light, Green Light. Older children can work on multi-step directions. Encouraging your kid's artistic side is not only fun for both of you, it helps develop fine and gross motor skills, which is important for starting school. Coloring, painting, sculpting, and drawing all help your kid work on those skills, and they'll have fun doing it.  Try working on art activities together. Your kid will be even more enthusiastic about art if you get to spend time together. If art isn't your kid's thing, try other activities that build motor skills, such as using building blocks or putting puzzles together. You could also try practicing some basic cooking skills. When your child is at school, they need to be able to tell their teacher when they need things, like going to the bathroom. They don't need to speak perfect English, but they should be able to able to communicate with other adults.  One way to encourage communication is to not immediately fill your kids' needs. That is, you may already know what your kid wants before they ask. However, make them ask for what they need before you give it to them. That will encourage them to be more communicative. You can also model behavior by vocalizing needs you have. If your kid sees you asking for what you need, it will help them learn that behavior, as well.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get your stitches removed within a week. Talk to your doctor about laser treatments. See your doctor if the stitch marks become red, irritated, or swollen.

Answer: Talk to your doctor about removing the external stitches before they leave track marks, which are the small bumps that appear on either side of the incision. If possible, have your doctor remove the external stitches after one week to prevent any permanent scarring. For a more serious professional option, consider using targeted laser treatment to remove the stitch marks or stitch scarring. Using laser treatment on fresh scars, within six to eight weeks of the injury, can lead to a more effective treatment and removal of the scar. There are two types of laser treatments:  Pulsed dye lasers: This is a non-ablative laser treatment that uses an intense, targeted burst of light. The heat is then absorbed by the blood vessels in your skin and can help to improve the texture and thickness of scars. It can also reduce any redness around the scar. Fractional ablative lasers: This treatment pokes small holes into the scar. This stimulates collagen production and can remodel the scar to appear less noticeable. This type of laser treatment is recommended for shallow scars. Most laser treatments will require multiple treatment sessions and can cost between $300 to $600 per a session. If you experience any of these symptoms, as well as fever and increased pain around the stitch marks, you should go see your doctor. The stitch marks may be infected or you may have had an allergic reaction to the antibacterial cream. Your doctor will need to examine and treat the stitch marks to prevent further infection or complications.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Have them sort out the clothing. Teach them how to fold clothing. Help them store their clothing.

Answer:
Once the clothing is out of the dryer, it needs to be sorted. At first, help younger kids do this. Teach them what shirts go together, what pants go together, and so on. This can be done in their room on the bed. Loads with clothing from many family members may also be sorted in the laundry room with stackable plastic bins. All family members can help with this part. It’s usually the most tedious and labor-intensive one. Do it together and it’ll be more bearable for everyone. Early on, folding will be difficult. Children ages three and four can start with folding socks and towels. Around age five, they can put away their own clothes but won’t have a grasp on proper folding technique. That’s okay. Teach them at their own pace. As long as they make the effort, you’re teaching them in the long run. The final step is to get the clothing back where it belongs instead of on the floor. For younger children, first show them where you want their clothing to go. Do matching socks go in the top drawer? What hangs in the closet? Try labeling the drawers with stickers. Soon enough they’ll be able to put everything away on their own! Older children may have a sense of how to organize the clothes for themselves. Still, they may still appreciate hearing suggestions on how to do this better.