Q: Talk to your loved ones about what's happening at home. Ask them for financial assistance, a place to stay, or a shoulder to cry on, if you need that, too. If you are a male victim of domestic violence, you may feel embarrassed about the abuse. You shouldn't be. Keeping the abuse a secret will only lead to further isolation and lack of support. Professional counseling is a smart option for victims of abuse. Whether you decide to stay or leave, you may struggle to come to grips with your situation and feel confused as to how you should move forward. A counselor can offer practical guidance and support. Ask your family doctor for a referral to a mental health counselor or ask for recommendations from the staff at your domestic violence shelter. You may feel less isolated in your situation if you reach out to others who understand. Look up domestic violence support groups in your area or online. Group members may help you come to terms with the abuse and offer practical advice, such as learning to be a single parent or finding lawyers to handle a divorce. Abuse leaves emotional scars, even if the physical ones have healed. You can recover from domestic abuse by adopting healthy practices that help you to nurture and express yourself. Add nourishing physical activities to your daily routine like yoga, dance, or boxing. Do relaxation techniques, such as  deep breathing or  mindfulness meditation. You might also enjoy creative pursuits like writing, painting, coloring apps, or online puzzles or games.
A: Contact friends and family. See a counselor. Join a support group. Build a  self-care routine to heal.

Article: Laker Girls are expected to have at least eight years of dancing experience. While this is not a requirement, it is recommended by organizers. Try ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop dance classes. Your dance routines during the Laker Girls audition could include any of these types of dance, so you should know the basic moves in each of these styles. You need to be in good shape to be a Laker Girl, so frequent cardio workouts are necessary to maintain your physical stamina and body shape. Spend at least thirty minutes doing a vigorous activity like running, kickboxing, swimming, or any type of upbeat dance. Aim to workout four or five days a week, then bump it up to six in the weeks leading up to auditions. Try a special workout class like barre, which combines aspects of ballet, yoga, and pilates for a full-body, high-energy workout. Don’t starve yourself. Your body needs some fats and carbs to have the energy to perform, so don’t cut these things out of your diet entirely. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but also eat healthy protein like turkey sausage and eggs, healthy carbs like granola and whole wheat pasta, and healthy fats like almonds and avocado.  A dancer's diet should be about 55-60% carbs, 12-15% protein, and 20-30% fat.  Aim for about 50 calories for every 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) that you weigh. Give your metabolism a boost by eating five small meals or snacks a day rather than two or three large meals. Healthy snack ideas include veggies and hummus, hard-boiled eggs, and Greek yogurt. If you make it past the first few rounds of cuts, you’ll perform a solo for the judges. Have this choreography ready and polished before you arrive. If you’re having trouble coming up with something, listen to several songs and pick the one that inspires you the most. Then just dance along to it several times, letting the music move you. After a while, you’ll begin to associate certain movements with certain parts of the music. Keep your dance choreography down to a few minutes at most. Try to blend dance styles to show that you’re versatile. Include leaps and turns to show off your skills, and try to make it fun and upbeat to match the type of dancing the Laker Girls normally do. Laker Girls know all kinds of dance styles, but most of what you’ll see them do is upbeat jazz. They may perform complicated footwork with quick transitions, leaps, and pirouettes. Watch videos of them performing on Youtube or on the Lakers’ website so you can become familiar with their particular style of dance.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Attend a variety of dance classes. Do cardio workouts four or five times a week. Eat a balanced diet. Prepare a solo dance. Research the Laker Girls’ dance style.

Q: As a teacher, especially if you're working with young children, it's better to offer an alternative behavior than scold a child for disobedience. Provide direct, clear instructions on how a child should behave when you see him or her behaving poorly.  When a child is behaving poorly, explain how they should be behaving and tell them why the behavior you're suggesting is better.  For example, if you see one of your students running at the pool, don't say: "Mason, no running." Instead, try: "Mason, it'll be safer if you walk, as you'll avoid falling and getting hurt." Children tend to be more receptive to being told what to do rather than simply being scolded for bad behavior. " Timeout is no longer popular disciplinary practice for young children as isolating a child can be frustrating. However, a time-in can remove a child from a distressful situation. If you suspect one of your students is behaving poorly due to stress or overexertion, propose a time-in.  Create private, cozy areas in your classroom where kids can sit and relax if they're being disruptive. Provide pillows, books, stuffed toys, and other calming items.  The idea is that the child is not being punished, but learning that he needs to regulate emotions better if he wants to participate in class.  Discipline should be a learning opportunity. When you have a moment, tell the child why their behavior was disruptive and brainstorm ideas on how to better cope the next time they get emotional or rowdy in class.  Parents could benefit from a time-in as well! If you're a parent, have a designated time-in space in your home where your child can go to calm down if they're struggling to regulate their emotions. Use positive statements and avoid negatives. Children may be disrespectful if they feel they're being disrespected. Don't use statements like, "I'm not going to help you with that problem until you try to work it out yourself." This will make the child feel he's done something wrong by struggling. Instead, say "I think you'll learn more if you try to work out the problem yourself first. Once you do that, I can try to help you." Using statements that are positive will reinforce the idea that you respect the child and are treating him or her like an adult. If a child treats you poorly or disrespectfully, try not to take it personally. Teachers often feel stressed out if children are mean to them or act out in class. It's likely your child is just trying to assert his or her independence or is dealing with something else and are taking it out on you.  Children often react in rash ways. Just because a child says, "I hate you," doesn't mean it's true. Remember, children often disrespect their parents or authority figures as a way of testing power structures. Don't get sidetracked. Keep your focus on the behavior your want your child to improve and not on the punishment. If the situation is not improving, it may be time you seek help. The child may be dealing with something and unwilling to talk about it with you. Also, something may be going on at home and he or she may need space to talk it out. Talk to your school's principal or counselor if you're worried a child may have an underlying issue preventing him or her from behaving in class. If the child trusts you, you could try asking the child yourself. Don't break their trust, however, and tell them ahead of time that you may bring the issue up with the principal or guidance counselor, depending on the severity.
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Tell the child what he or she is supposed to do. Try a "time in. Stay positive. Don't take it personally. Seek help.