Problem: Article: Are you hiding them from just one friend? Other friends? Both? Everyone? This is going to determine how you proceed and to what degree you must hide your feelings.  Hiding your feelings from everyone works only if the feelings are temporary and not likely to affect other aspects of your life. For instance, if you are angry at your parents for grounding you, but you know that you will get over it soon, you can choose to ignore and hide those feelings from everyone. But if you are angry at your parents for abusing you, this is not something you are likely to overcome without telling someone in authority, discussing it with friends, and eventually confronting your parents about it (when you are older, assuming you want to maintain a relationship with them). It is often helpful if you have a trusted friend you can confide in. This person may be able to help you sort through your complex emotions and understand your options. Someone who has no connection to the person you have feelings for is ideal. Sometimes, the healthiest choice for you is to express your feelings and deal with the fallout. Often, containing the way you feel causes those feelings to grow instead of recede, and eventually you have to let them out.  Tell your friend if you have romantic feelings for them, if those feelings are making it difficult for you to be a good and supportive friend. Your friend has the right to know and if you have a strong enough friendship, you can work through the way you are feeling together. Most often, feelings of hurt or betrayal at the hands of someone you love should be dealt with. If someone has caused you pain, you deserve to let them know and give them the chance to make it right. If they care about you, they would want to know that you are hurting. If they don't care about you, then you deserve to know that, too, so that you can move on with your life. Containing or hiding your feelings is not the best answer if your feelings are an indication that you need to seek help. In those rare cases, it's important to recognize that your feelings are a symptom of something else.  If you have an urge to hurt yourself or others, seek help immediately. Self-harm and/or violent tendencies can signal underlying disorders and you don't have to live like that! If you're in the United States, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or search online for your country's resources. If your feelings are inappropriate or illegal-- for example, sexual feelings for minors or an overwhelming urge to use illegal drugs-- please seek help from a licensed counselor or psychologist. There are treatment plans available for you. If you don't have a mental health care provider, your general practitioner can give you a recommendation. If you have ongoing feelings of despair, sadness, or like life does not have the same meaning it used to have, you may be experiencing depression. Seek help from a licensed mental health care provider, who can help you with a personalized treatment plan. Ask your general practitioner for a recommendation.
Summary: Determine who you are trying to hide your feelings from. Understand that some feelings should not be contained. Know when your feelings are a warning sign of something deeper.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: School shootings, acts of war and terrorism, as well as community violence are commonplace in the media. Children are alert to violence reported in the news, and may want to ask questions. Not talking about it doesn't help a child feel better, or gain understanding.  If you avoid the subject, you're communicating that the topic is "taboo" even if you don't intend to. Instead, allow yourself to be available to talk about anything your child brings up. Be available to help your child process her feelings about these events. It's okay to try to limit your child's exposure to negative news stories. Research studies have shown that children who see repeated instances of the same news story may assume that the incident has happened again. Even with limited exposure, don't assume that you can prevent your child from learning about bad news altogether. By being available to listen to what your child feels about these events, you're communicating that her thoughts and feelings are normal and safe. At the same time, you might be able to put any unrealistic fears into perspective.  Ask direct questions to find out more about your child's perspective on these incidents, rather than waiting for your child to approach you. Don't force your child to talk to you about feelings if she's not ready to. It can help your child to feel less alone if she knows that you're also feeling upset in the aftermath of a tragedy. Children often look to adults to know what's okay to feel about something. If you're able to show your emotions, your child will learn that even difficult feelings are okay.  Healthy grieving involves balancing internal processing of feelings, paired with coping within your day-to-day life. It's a good idea to model gentleness with your own feelings, as well as those of your child. Recognize that there's no "right" way to grieve. Even though it's sad, it's true that people sometimes die for reasons that no one really understands. Make sure you reassure her often that many people are working hard to keep her safe, including you and other adults, including teachers and police.  Talk to your child's school to learn specific ways that the school keeps the children safe. Point out instances where safety measures have worked effectively.

SUMMARY: Don't assume that your child doesn't know about it. Listen to what your child thinks and feels. Model healthy grieving. Acknowledge that bad things happen.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Lay about 2 to 4 feet (0.61 to 1.22 m) of fabric that matches your dress on a work surface. Then, cut the fabric to a 1 3⁄4 in (4.4 cm) wide strip that's 1 inch (2.5 cm) longer than the measurement for the waistline circumference. For example, if your waistline measured 38 inches (97 cm), cut the strip 39 inches (99 cm) long and 1 3⁄4 in (4.4 cm) wide. Wrap the casing you just made right below the line you marked on the dress. Line up the ends of the casing with a seam that's on the inside-out dress. Depending on your dress, you could line it up with a side seam or a seam that runs down the back of the dress. Then, secure the casing with sewing pins. Try to pin every 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) so the casing doesn't slide around.
Summary:
Cut a strip of fabric that's 1 inch (2.5 cm) longer than the circumference. Pin the casing just below the waistline you marked on the dress.