Problem: Article: If talking to your neighbor doesn't work, or if you want to avoiding having a face-to-face conversation altogether, you may need to be prepared to involve the authorities, whether that be the local police, your landlord, or building management. Before you contact them, you'll need to know that your neighbors really are being excessively loud.  Most cities and counties have noise ordinances that outline what acceptable noise levels are, and many also indicate “quiet hours”. These vary from place to place, so you'll want to research the specific rules that apply to your location. You can do this by going to your county or city's website or your local courthouse. Many libraries also have references available on this topic.  If you live in a neighbor with a Homeowner's Association or in a rental complex, then the contract, lease, or agreement you signed upon moving in most likely contains a noise clause. Consult this document to verify that your neighbors are in violation of it before proceeding to report them.  Some towns/counties have special ordinances about dogs. If your noise issue involves a barking dog, you should research your town's ordinances to see if special rules apply. Before you contact the police or management, it's ideal if you can try to sort things out with your neighbors (of course, we understand that this is not always possible). If possible, provide your neighbors with a copy of the noise ordinances or the appropriate contract or housing agreement that they also signed upon moving in.  You can do this in person or send it to them by mail. This will remind them of the rules and will serve as a warning to them. Indicate to them that if their noise is not reduced, your next step will be to report them to the authorities. If your neighbors do not respond and the on-going problem continues, or even if this is only the first time noise has been a problem but it is out-of-control, you should contact either the local police or your housing management.  You should reserve calling the police for more extreme or on-going instances of noise. Choose this option if the problem has been ongoing and your neighbors have not been receptive to your polite requests and when you are not able to first go to a landlord or Homeowner's Association. Call the police anytime that the situation looks dangerous or if you suspect that the noise is due to domestic violence or illegal activities. It's very important that you not put yourself in danger, and it's also important that you do what you can to help others that you think may be at risk. If you do call the police, try to call when the noise issue is ongoing. There will be a better chance that your neighbor will be caught “in the act” and will be warned, given a citation, etc.  Contact your landlord, building management, or the Homeowner's Association for noise problems that are less severe yet still a nuisance. If your problem involves your neighbor's barking dog, you may want to call Animal Control as opposed to the police (assuming that you haven't been able to work it out with your neighbor already). As a very last resort, you can consider filing a lawsuit against your neighbor. Think carefully about this, for you don't want to get into a war with your neighbor, but sometimes this can be the best motivator to get your neighbor to respect your rights.  You may choose to sue either in small claims court, where you can receive money damages.  If you are hoping to have a judge issue a cease-and-desist order to your neighbor, you'll have to file in civil court, and will need to hire a lawyer.
Summary: Research local noise ordinances. Remind your neighbors of the noise rules. Contact the authorities. File a lawsuit.

Problem: Article: Coursera, Khan Academy, and FutureLearn have well developed online classes. You can take engaging courses on astronomy, the history of the universe, and the formation of the solar system. New courses are posted frequently, so check back often. With frequent postings, you can keep up to date on the latest space news and insightful commentary. There are many out there, but some popular ones are the Planetary Society, Explore Deep Space, and the NASA blog. There are apps that help you identify stars in the night sky, allow you to track satellites, and look out for solar flares, amongst other things. Check out NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge, ISS Spotter, and Star Chart. The USA, Russia, Japan, China, India, and several other countries have active space programs. While human travel to space is mostly restricted to the International Space Station, rovers and satellites are being launched to planets and moons in the solar system. There are also plans to send humans to Mars in the 2030s.  NASA plans to launch a new robotic science rover to Mars in 2020. It will conduct further research on the red planet and answer key questions about the possibility of life on Mars.  Stay informed of everything that is sent into space. Launches are very frequent, sending up satellites and supplies for the International Space Station. For the complete schedule, check out: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=space.reddit@gmail.com&mode=AGENDA&pli=1. Check out the work of Space X. This private company is building and testing a fleet of spaceships that aims to create a space tourism industry, holds contracts with NASA, and wants to build a colony on Mars.
Summary: Utilize online learning websites. Read blogs about space. Download space apps to your phone. Keep up to date on current space exploration.

Problem: Article: After waking up and getting dressed, encourage your partner to do the same.  Dress appropriately for whatever is next in your morning routine.  If you're headed to the office, you should dress in work attire.  If you're going to bike or jog a few miles before breakfast, change into your workout clothes. Determine if you'll shower in the night or in the morning? Account for the time it will take for everyone to clean up and get ready in the mornings before getting dressed. If your kids are old enough, they should wake with their alarm clocks and dress themselves.  If they are too young to get dressed by themselves, wake them up and dress them yourself.  If your kids are messy eaters, you should wait to dress them until after breakfast. You and your family can all brush your teeth together before breakfast.  Show your children how to brush their teeth properly, with the brush angled at 45 degrees toward the gums.  Remind your children to brush their molars and tongue, too. Tell your children, “Brushing your teeth keeps your breath fresh.” Breakfast is the meal that begins the day.  Eating a healthy breakfast has been linked to improved memory, lower risk for diabetes and better overall health.  Try to find healthy breakfast options that require little to no preparation.  For instance, sliced apples, strawberries, and bananas with two slices of whole grain toast is a delicious breakfast option.  A green smoothie chock full of kale, blueberries, and spinach is also a good option. Talk to your family about what sorts of healthy breakfast foods they like.  Obtain these foods for your morning routine. If you have younger kids, you could take five minutes to snuggle with each child in bed just before they wake up.  Talk to them about their dreams that night.  With older kids, you could converse with them during breakfast about what they have planned that day. Your kids should be at the bus stop at least five minutes before it arrives.  This ensures they will not miss it.  Help them remember to grab their book bags and other essentials from the family's predesignated organizational point. If you wish, you could walk your children to the bus.  Younger kids might benefit from having you walk to the bus stop with them until they know where it is.  Older kids might chafe at being “chaperoned” by you while waiting at the bus stop with their friends.  Use your judgment about your child's needs and character to determine if you should or should not walk to the bus stop with your child.
Summary:
Get dressed. Get your kids dressed. Brush your teeth. Consume breakfast. Schedule some time to connect with your child. Send your kids out to meet the bus.