Article: You can more actively be involved with your child's education by making sure that you communicate with her. One of the best ways to do this is by asking questions. This shows that you care and are interested in her school life and what she is learning.  Ask open-ended questions. Try to avoid questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no. Instead of saying, "Did you have a good day?", try "What was the best part of your day?". This will give you a better opportunity to develop the conversation. Kids want to feel like you respect and value their feelings and opinions. When you ask a question, make sure that you actively listen to the answer. There are many ways to demonstrate that you are listening.  Ask follow-up questions. If your child says, "Gym class was cool today," ask a question like, "What made it great? What did you do?" Use positive body language. Maintaining eye contact and nodding your head are excellent ways to show that you are paying attention. Set aside time each day to spend with your child. This will allow you to get a more accurate sense of what is going on in her life, including school activities. If possible, try to eat dinner together each night. Meals are a great time to talk about the day.  Schedule time to attend your child's activities. If she sings in a choir, make sure to attend concerts. It will show her that you are interested in her life. Offer to help with homework. Set aside time each evening to help your child with any problems that are giving her trouble. Providing supportive words is one of the best ways to help your child succeed. Be an active participant in her education by cheering her on when she succeeds and offering support when she struggles. Your feedback is important to helping your child learn more and grow as a student.  Offer positive reinforcement. If your child gets an "A" on a spelling test, that is cause for celebration. If your child struggles on an assignment, try to figure out what went wrong. Ask her if she needs more time at home to work on projects, for instance.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Ask questions. Listen carefully. Make time for your child. Offer encouragement.
Article: You’ll need a clean sock that you don’t mind ruining. With short hair, it’s especially important to choose a sock that isn’t too long, such as an ankle or quarter length style. Go with one that’s a similar color to your hair too, so it won’t stand out if any of it peeks through.  A sock with very firm elastic at the top works best because it will help keep the bun securely on your head. You can also use pantyhose by cutting off one leg and removing the toe area. Roll this into a donut shape that you can mold your hair around. Pantyhose can provide a nice match to your hair because they come in many colors.
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Choose a small sock that matches your hair.
Article: Place ripened fruit and vegetables out of sight and into the refrigerator to prevent fruit flies from having a breeding source. Throw any rotten produce away. Clean the sides and bottom of the garbage can and bin so that they are free of food and juices on their surfaces.  Avoid getting potential spills from cans and bottles on your trash cans and recycle bins by cleaning them out before they are thrown away. For spills and regular cleaning, spray trash can and recycling bin surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner and wipe it dry with a paper towel. Toss your sponges every month and wash dishrags at least once or twice a month because bacteria and flies are attracted to warm, damp areas.
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Eliminate the obvious sources of attraction for fruit flies. Empty recycling bins and trash cans regularly to avoid fruit flies and houseflies. Replace old sponges, dishrags, and mops regularly to reduce fruit flies.