Q: Backtalk is a disrespectful response to a parent in the form of yelling, cursing, eye rolling, or even sarcasm. It occurs as a way to fight back, but all it does is create conflict. Learning to manage knee-jerk reactions helps to show parents that you respect their authority.  Recognize the problem first. If you realize the problem and want to change it, you've already taken the biggest step. It takes maturity to understand the differing perspectives and reactions between kids and parents. Apologize to your parents. Admit to your parents that you have disrespected them, and ask them for their assistance as you attempt to change your behavior. Take a mental "time-out." The next time you are tempted to say something disrespectful, take a second to regroup before speaking from emotion alone. Take into consideration what your parents are saying, and where they are coming from. The majority of our communication comes from not what we say, but how we say it. It's in the tone of your voice, your eye contact, and the way you move. Be sure that your nonverbal signals demonstrate respect and understanding.  Avoid crossing your arms. This shows that you are defensive and not open to communicating. Watch your tone. Avoid being sarcastic or raising the tone of your voice. This shows that emotions are beginning to take over instead of logic. Try speaking in a calm and controlled manner instead. Make eye contact. This shows that you are genuine in what you are saying and that you are interested in hearing what your parents have to say as well. In the heat of discussions, you may veer off point and discuss any and everything that is causing you anger, pain, or stress. Try to stay focused on a single point of discussion so you can work through your problems one at a time without getting overwhelmed.  Check for unresolved problems before beginning a conversation. If you know you're holding onto anger or pain, they can be a hindrance to effective communication. Clear up any unresolved issues (one at a time) before attempting to move forward. At the beginning of your conversation, make an agreement with your parents that you will only focus on one issue at a time. If either of you seems to be straying from the topic, politely remind each other to stay on topic. Parents are not always right, but that doesn't mean you have to be disrespectful in the process of proving your point. Instead of getting into a shouting match with your parents, calmly and rationally get them to see your point of view.  Write it out. Consider what point you're trying to get across to your parents, and write out reasons and examples that will support your argument. Talk to them at a later time. Reschedule your discussion for a time when emotions aren't running high. Instead, choose a time when your parents aren't busy or stressed to sit down and calmly present your argument. Use "I" statements to get your point across without being defensive. "I" statements consist of the behavior that is bothering you, how it makes you feel, and what needs to change.. For example, instead of saying, "you never listen to me" you could replace the statement with "I feel as if I'm not being heard, and I would like my opinion to matter more." Allow your parents into your world. Tell them about school, your job, your crush, or anything interesting that you might not have shared previously. Share any worries or fears with your parents, as they've probably been through something similar before. By engaging them in genuine conversation it shows that you both trust them, and care about their opinion.  Trust them with your secrets. Of course, you won't feel comfortable telling your parents everything, but showing them that you trust them with a small secret will demonstrate your appreciation towards their wisdom. Don't be afraid to show emotions. It's okay to show fear, anger, nervousness, joy or any other emotions with your parents. Allowing them into your life is just a small gesture to show them you care.
A: Don't talk back. Watch your body language. Don't bring up the past. Agree to disagree. Engage in open conversation.

Q: You can bake a larger sized pumpkin but it won’t be as flavorful as smaller pumpkins. Pie pumpkins, sugar pumpkins, and miniature pumpkins are smaller varieties of pumpkins that are better for cooking. Larger pumpkins aren't as sweet and don't taste as good as smaller pumpkins.  Purchase a 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) pumpkin. You can ask the pumpkin purveyor to weigh the pumpkin for you when you purchase it, or you can use a produce scale to weigh it. A ripe pumpkin will be a deep orange. This is when the flavor of the pumpkin is at its peak. If a pumpkin is green or yellow, it’s not ripe yet and you should avoid it for baking purposes. If a pumpkin is turning brown, has soft skin, or smells sour, it's most likely overripe. Don't buy pumpkins that are overly ripe because they may taste sour.
A: Look for smaller pumpkins. Get a pumpkin that is deep orange. Avoid pumpkins that have soft skin or smell sour.

Q: Add the juices to the pork a little at a time until the meat is moist, but not wet.
A: Take the roasting pan out of the grill and cover it with aluminum foil for 45 minutes. Discard the fat cap. Pull medium-sized pieces of pork off the bone and place them in a bowl. Shred the pork with a couple of forks, if necessary. Strain the juices from the roasting pan that you set aside into a separate bowl. Mix the meat with a barbecue sauce you like and serve the barbecue pork on buns or as tacos or tortillas. Finished.

Q: It is essential for your goldendoodle to obey basic commands, such as "sit", "stay", and "come." If your dog obeys these instantaneously, you can control it in pretty much any situation. Begin this training with the "sit" command, and then follow with other commands once your dog has mastered "sit."  To teach "sit", use a food lure. Hold a small treat between your finger and thumb. Hold it just in front of the dog's nose, and when you have its attention, raise the treat in an arc going back over its head. As its nose follows the treat, its bottom naturally sinks to the ground. As soon as its butt contacts the floor, press the clicker. Then reward the dog with a treat. Start adding in the vocal command "sit" as you show the dog the treat. This tells it what action it is you require. If using a clicker, as it sits, then click. Put the puppy into a sit and then hold your hand up, palm towards the puppy in a "Stop" signal. Say "Stay" and take a small step back. Wait for a few seconds to ensure the pup doesn't move, then pat your thighs and call the puppy's name  and say "Come" a bright voice. Reward him when he runs to you. " To teach come, play with the puppy and take a couple of steps away from it. A puppy's natural instinct is to stay close to their mother, or minder, and so it will run to rejoin you. As soon as it moves toward you click your clicker or say "come," and then give it a treat when it arrives. This is a very important skill for your dog to have, for both good interaction and for its safety. Keep repeating this desired action until the dog gets the hang of things, which may take quite awhile. Using these basic principles, you can train a dog to do more complex commands or tricks.  However, don't overwhelm your goldendoodle. Break complex tricks down into their individual components and teach one element at a time, then add them together for a more complex trick. You can make training into a fun game with your dog. For example, throw a toy in the yard for your dog and train the dog it to bring it to you when you say a specific command, make it wait when you say "stay," and come back to your without it if you say "come." A goldendoodle, with its great intelligence should be up to this task with enough training.
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Teach your dog to sit. Teach "Stay" once he has mastered "Sit". Teach the dog to "come. Use repetition and don't get discouraged.