Q: Nutritional deficiencies may make struggles worse. Making changes to your child’s diet may help your child overcome certain challenges. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are extremely important for brain development and neurological function – in fact, 20% of an infant’s brain is made up of these essential fatty acids. Insufficient levels of EFAs can produce many psychological problems. Try to incorporate small fish, meats, fish oil, and cod liver oil into your child’s diet. You can also add beef to the diet, as this supplies carnitine, which helps in the digestion of EFAs. High sugar levels have been connected to hyperactivity, and too much sugar in the bloodstream may increase anxiety and frustration. Limit candy, ice cream, baked goods, and other high-sugar products. It is especially important to avoid sugar at night, when it may disrupt your child’s sleep. The same goes for caffeine – don’t give your child anything that is likely to keep him or her awake. Some studies suggest that organic fruits and vegetables are better for autistic children because they contain fewer pesticides. Vitamin B6 is required for the production of neurotransmitters, and magnesium may prevent hyperactivity. Give your child a vitamin that includes 100% of the recommended daily allowance of these two components. Try gummy vitamins to make your child look forward to vitamins. Low iodine levels can make your child dull and lethargic, so incorporate iodized salt into your daily diet. Fresh juices contain essential vitamins and minerals, and they are a much better alternative to sodas or other “juice drinks.” For best results, offer juice that contains the pulp of the fruit (if the child can handle it) – or eat whole fruit instead.
A: Understand that diet can play a role in your child’s behavior. Increase your child’s intake of fatty acids. Minimize sugar. Switch to organic produce, if your family can afford it. Supplement with vitamin B6 and magnesium. Use iodized salt. Offer fresh juices.

Article: The ideal potato is firm and smooth. It's not sprouting and doesn't have any green coloration – this indicates that it is starting to produce toxins and could have an undesirable taste and even lead to headaches or diarrhea. Be wary of potatoes with soft spots or blemishes, too. As for the type of potato, that's ultimately up to you. There are waxy potatoes, starchy potatoes, and all-purpose potatoes. Waxy potatoes (Rose Finn Apple, Russian Banana, Red Thumb) hold their shape better and are great for boiling or roasting. Starchy potatoes (Russet, Jewel Yam, Japanese Sweet Potato) are great for baking and frying. Check to see if the recipe requires them peeled or unpeeled and peel them if needed.  If they don't need peeled, scrub them under running water until they're about as clean as they're going to get. If they do need peeled, with your potato peeler or a sharp knife (be careful!), peel them above a bowl or the trash. This makes clean up a lot easier. Wash them after peeling for good measure. Potatoes take a long time to cook, hence why you're parboiling them, right? To make sure they all cook at the same rate, cut them to the same size. If some potatoes are larger than others, they may not be done at the same rate as the smaller ones. And, in general, the smaller the potato, the quicker it'll cook. If you have really big potatoes, cut them into quarters just to cut down on your parboiling time.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose your potatoes. Clean the potatoes. If necessary, cut them to matching sizes.

Problem: Article: A boundary is the line between what is OK and what is not OK. Consider your physical, emotional, and mental boundaries.   Physical boundaries involve privacy, space, and your body. This may be dictated both by your personal preferences and philosophies, your culture, and things such as your faith.  For example, what kinds of activities you are willing to engage in on a first date. One person may be only comfortable with a kiss, while another is eager for more. (One is not better or worse than another, just different.) Boundaries can change. Time, circumstances, and so on can change what a person's boundaries are one way or another. Emotional boundaries are where you set the line between your responsibility for your own feelings versus others’ feelings. Mental boundaries involve your thoughts, values, and opinions.  You might find it helpful to write down your thoughts and feelings about your personal boundaries. Then you can return to the list in the future to help you make difficult decisions. Take time to write down or otherwise reflect upon any times in the past that you have gone beyond what makes you feel comfortable. Ask yourself about the people involved and the situations where these things happened. Examining past events this way can help you to make better choices next time. Your feelings have a great deal to tell you about where you should set your limits. Anything that makes you feel resentment or discomfort should raise a red flag for you. Sometimes anger, too, can be the result of going beyond your personal limits. If a situation or personal interaction makes you feel resentful or a level of discomfort that is not reasonable, then ask yourself what is causing that feeling. Do you feel taken advantage of or not appreciated? Are you responding that way because of someone else’s expectations about you? Feelings of resentment and discomfort can both be signals that you are not setting limits where you should. Many people who are learning about their own limits so they can know when to say no find that they experience feelings like self-doubt, fear, and guilt. Remember that it is not selfish to say no, and that saying no can be a way to take care of your health and well-being. These exercises can help you see what having "strong but flexible" boundaries – what experts say are the best kind – feels like. Psychologists have developed exercises you can use to help visualize your boundaries are so that you will know the right times to say no.  Choose a type of boundary you are interested in exploring – mental, physical, or emotional. Focus on this type of boundary while you do this exercise. Close your eyes and imagine you are in the middle of a circle you have drawn around yourself. Make the circle as big or small as you want – give yourself the amount of space that feels best for you. Imagine your circle turning into a wall. Make your imaginary wall out of anything you like – thick glass, grey cement, bricks and mortar – just make sure that your wall is strong. Now imagine yourself having the power to be in control of the wall. You can melt a temporary hole to let something in or out, you can open a tiny window, or you can pull a brick out of the wall to make an opening. Think about being in control of your wall, and about being safe and powerful inside the circle you have built. Stay inside the wall for one minute. Repeat the exercise once a day. Knowing when to say no takes time and practice, and over time you can learn to hone your skills so that you are better able to recognize the situations where you can and should say no. Practice saying no clearly so that the person you are speaking to isn’t confused and thinks you will say yes later. Give a brief but clear reason for saying no, and be honest rather than using an excuse. Be respectful when you say no – you can let the person or organization know that you value them and what they are doing but that you are not able to do what they ask.
Summary: Reflect on your personal boundaries. Reflect on any times where you have said "yes" but regretted it. Listen to your feelings. Give yourself permission to stay within your self-defined limits. Try a "boundary building" exercise. Practice saying no.

Q: You've probably seen natural remedies which tell you to mix acidic and abrasive ingredients before scrubbing the mixture on your teeth. Unfortunately, acidic ingredients wear away your teeth's enamel, which protects the teeth from cavities. Skip any home remedy that recommends rubbing these ingredients on your teeth:  Lemon juice Orange juice Apple cider vinegar Pineapple juice Mango juice
A:
Avoid rubbing acidic ingredients against your teeth.