In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The herringbone stitch creates a tight knit, so it can be difficult to work if the yarn is too bulky for your needles. To ensure that you will be able to work the stitch, use needles that are a size or 2 larger than is recommended for the type of yarn you are using. For example, if the yarn calls for size 11 needles, then you might use size 13 needles instead. The herringbone stitch creates a tight knit, so it is great for projects that you want to be tightly woven. This includes things like pillows and other home interior designs. The herringbone stitch also has a sophisticated design that is great for garments, such as scarves, cowls, and purses. The herringbone stitch looks different on the right and wrong sides. The right side has a crosshatched design that lays flat, while the wrong side has raised edges in between the rows. Keep this in mind when you are creating your project to ensure that the side you want to stand out will stand out.
Summary: Use larger needles than you need for the yarn. Make pillows or other projects that require a tight knit. Keep in mind that the wrong side will look different.

Nothing makes you look happy quite like a smile. Smile even if it feels insincere. After a bit, it might actually be real. The trick to smiling convincingly is to smile with your eyes, not just your mouth. Practice smiling with your eyes in the mirror. Whether you’re happy or not, smiling can actually help you improve your mood. If you’re trying to lift yourself out of a rut, smile as much as you can. People may wonder if something is up if you refuse to look them in the eye. Eye contact is important to maintaining conversations and communicating interest and  attraction. Make eye contact with people, especially when you speak. Avoiding eye contact may look suspicious or make people think that you’re avoiding something. When making eye contact, try to smile and appear interested, engaged, and happy. Your body language may give away if you’re feeling sad or upset, so appearing open is important to looking happy. If you’re sitting or standing, avoid hunching your back or looking down. Hold your head up high, sit or stand up straight, and push your shoulders back and together. Exude confidence in how you carry yourself, sit, stand, and walk. Appearing small may make people wonder if something is wrong. Crossing your arms or legs might make you appear closed off to others or like you’re hiding something.  If you want to appear happy, keep your arms by your sides. If you don’t know what to do with your hands, hold something like a cup of coffee or a water bottle.
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One-sentence summary -- Smile. Make eye contact. Appear open in your posture. Keep your arms uncrossed.

Problem: Article: Your teen may be unsure about whether or not they can turn to you when there is a problem or when they just need to talk to someone. You can make it clear to your teen that you are willing to listen by simply saying something like, “I am here if you ever want to talk.” Keep in mind that you may need to remind your teen now and then. For example, if you teen seems like they are struggling with something, you might give a gentle reminder like, “You can always talk to me about it if you want to.” . Being available to listen also means listening actively. Active listening shows the speaker that you are present and hearing what they are saying. Some things you can do to be an active listener include:  Removing distractions. Facing your teen and making direct eye contact. Nodding your head and making neutral statements, such as “Yes,” “I see,” and “Go on.” Rephrasing what your teen says now and then to show you are listening. Asking for clarification if you need it. For example, if your teen tells you about something that happened between her and her friend Sarah, and she has more than one friend named Sarah, then you might ask, "Sarah B. or Sarah H.?" Judging your teen for what he or she says may cause them to shut down and decide not to open up to you in the future. Therefore, it is best to stop yourself from voicing any judgments about what your teen shares with you.  For example, if your teen confides in you that she is thinking about asking someone she  likes to the prom, you should not use this as an opportunity to say that you think she could do better. Your teen is not going to change her mind about someone just because you do not approve. It is especially important to reserve judgment if your teen shares something troubling with you, such as that she has committed a crime, that she is feeling suicidal or that she is being bullied at school. If your teen shares something like this with you, then it is normal to be upset and worried. However, telling your teen what she should do or feel is not going to help. Sometimes your teen will not feel like talking to you right away, or at all. Teens often need to try to work things out on their own or calm down before they can share what is going on. This can be frustrating for you, but pushing too hard to try to get your teen to talk can make matters worse. If you push too hard, then your teen may feel like you are invading her privacy and decide not to talk at all. To reduce your chances of getting the silent treatment, you may need to learn how to say less and be patient if your teen does not respond right away. For example, instead of asking your teen lots of questions right when they walk in the door, try saying something like, “Hi honey. I hope you had a nice day. If you feel like telling me about it, just let me know. I’d love to hear all about it.” Then just go about your business and allow your teen to talk if he or she wants to talk.
Summary:
Tell your teen that you are willing to listen. Listen actively Reserve judgment. Accept some silence.