Q: Call up the school or daycare, and tell the teacher that you are concerned about how your child is getting along with other children. Arrange a meeting so that you can discuss this 1-on-1.  Ask them how well your child plays with others. You may want to ask if your child has a particular friend or if they often play alone. Ask the teachers if your child has any anger or shyness issues. Try to encourage the teacher to be as honest as possible. Have an open conversation about what you both can do to encourage your child to be more social when they are away from home. If your toddler is allowed to bring a toy with them, tell them to bring something that they are interested in. This can help them feel more confident at school and help them connect with other children with the same interests.  For example, if they like animals, ask them to pick their favorite stuffed animal. If they like cars, let them choose a truck. For show and tell, talk with your child about their favorite thing to do or what they're most interested in. Have them bring in something that reflects that interest. For example, if your child loves art, they can bring in some of their paintings. Ask your child to be the teacher. Pretend to be their student, and get some stuffed animals or dolls to be the other students. Be sure to ask your “teacher” questions, like “What do I do if Susie won't share the book?” or “How do I ask someone if they will be my friend?” Role play can also help you uncover your child's anxieties or problems at school. For example, if your child acts out a bullying scenario, you may want to check in with their teacher to see if anyone is picking on them in school. Young children can be bullied just like anyone else. If your child is shy, they may not want to confront the more assertive children in their groups. Show your child exactly what to do if a child is being too mean.  Explain how to be brave when someone is mean to your child. Give them a phrase to say like, “Please stop it” or “Hey, that makes me feel bad.” With young children, this may be enough to stop the behavior. Tell your child to ignore the behavior. Make sure your child knows that it never okay to hit, bite, or kick another child, even if they were being mean. If the bullying continues, instruct the child to tell an adult, such as a teacher, parent, or childcare worker.
A: Arrange a meeting with the teachers about your child's social needs. Let your toddler bring their interests to school. Play school at home to teach your child how to act. Teach your child how to deal with bullies.

Article: You may attempt to propagate succulents at any time of year. However, you may have the highest chance of success if you start near the end of the plant's dormant period, or at the start of the growing season. In most cases, this means early spring, but a few succulent species begin growing in autumn or winter. If you already have a succulent cutting, skip to the next section, on planting the cutting. Even if you did not follow the steps below to remove the cutting, most succulents still have a relatively high chance of propagating. Select a razor blade or sharp knife, capable of making a straight cut through the plant. Reduce the risk of infection by heating the knife blade in an open flame, or by wiping the blade with rubbing alcohol. Using pruning shears or hand-plucking methods are not recommended, as they may cause crushed or jagged tears that the leaf cannot properly heal from. If you do try to pluck the leaf, make sure the entire leaf snaps off the stem, and use a gentle tug, not excessive force. Most succulents can grow a new plant either from an individual leaf or a stem segment. However, some genera such as Dudleya or Aeonium require a stem segment. Refer to the steps below for more information.  If you do not know what genus or species your succulent plant is, try either method. The mother plant is unlikely to suffer if you follow the instructions below, making this a low-cost experiment. For a few unusual genera, but notably with aloe plants, the plant is best propagated by removing a newly grown "pup". If your succulent has a "rosette" of tightly circled leaves at the top of a stem, leave that untouched and cut leaves from lower down, but not directly at the base of the plant. For succulents that mostly grow outward, rather than upward, cut the leaves from the outer edge. Cut leaves where they connect to the stem, making a straight cut.  Unless you are also taking a stem cutting, skip ahead to the section on planting your cutting. See the Tips section if you have a succulent with very large leaves. Most succulents are not difficult to grow, but you can still increase your chances of a healthy plant with the right cutting. Ideally, select a stem that is actively growing, near the top or outer edge of the plant, and 4–6 inches (10–15 centimeters) long. Cut directly beneath a stem joint, or beneath the point where a leaf or bud joins the stem. Choose a piece with at least two leaves (or clusters of leaves), if possible.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Begin at the start of the growing season. Sterilize a sharp knife. Decide whether to cut individual leaves or a larger cutting. Select a leaf to cut. Select a stem to cut.

Problem: Article: A general spray-on carpet shampoo will work well enough for the carpet in your car. You should also use a stiff bristle brush, like a stiff tire brush made with soft plastic. To avoid having to soak and re-soak the car's carpet, focus your attention on one area of the car before moving onto the next, rather than shampooing the entire car at once. Oftentimes, people find it easiest to start with the driver's side floor before moving across the front of the car to the passenger's side, then circling around to the back. These must be cleaned separately from the rest of the car's carpet. Problematic stains like tar or oil may not be removed sufficiently by simple carpet shampoo. Use a cleaning product specifically geared toward treating these heavy stains to pre-treat the carpet before shampooing it. Follow the directions on the cleaner's label. Usually, you will need to spray or dab the stain lifter directly onto the stain, covering it completely. Allow it to soak for several minutes before washing. Spray an all-purpose cleaner or carpet shampoo on them, depending on whether or not there is any fabric on the mats. Scrub them with a stiff brush, rinse, and hang vertically to dry them out. Wait until they and your carpet are clean before putting the mats back in the car. Apply an even spray along each area of the carpet as you work. Work the compound into the carpet using your brush. You can use a little excess shampoo on areas with tougher stains, but avoid over-applying the shampoo. Car carpets tend to be moisture-resistant, but if soaked, they can develop mildew with relative ease. After scrubbing the shampoo into the carpet and allowing it ample time to sit according to label directions—usually only several minutes—scrub extra moisture out of the carpet by firmly pressing a clean, dry towel along the freshly treated carpet. Move the towel along the carpet in a single direction, rather than scrubbing back and forth. Continue until the majority of dampness is removed, and allow the carpet to air dry the rest of the way by leaving the windows or doors of the car open. Direct an electric fan toward the carpet if desired.
Summary: Select the right materials. Work on one area of the carpet at a time. Remove the floor mats. Pre-treat heavy stains on the carpet. Meanwhile, clean the removed floor mats. Spray the carpet with the shampoo. Soak up excess moisture as you work.

Q: Go talk to someone you've never met.  Look through your Facebook friends list. Message 5 people you haven't caught up with in a long time. Conspire with some friends to do something really nice (really significant and heartfelt) for another friend that deserves it. Make this a regular thing. Do not approach strangers, even if they look nice.
A:
Get social.