In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Find a way that you can make a positive contribution to your friend’s life. Doing this may help the person pay more attention to you. Create a sense of community or even family with this friend. Being able to find ways to help a friend out also establishes a relationship based on the need to give and take from the friendship instead of just taking all of the time. Offering to help a friend out in a role that establishes you as an expert can also lend to your credibility and improve the level of attention you get in the future from this friend. For example, if you are really good at math, offer to help with homework, and show your friend how useful your math skills are. Knowing that you are the best person to turn to for math help will probably increase the amount of attention you get from this friend beyond just math homework as well. Instead of talking about the same old things, look for some new and interesting topics to discuss with your pal. If you always talk about the same thing you make it too easy for others to ignore or even predict what you are going to say. Keep a little bit of mystery in what you talk about or parts of you that you share with friends. That way, they will be sure to listen as to not miss a thing. In the same vein, take the time to really listen to the interests of your friends so you can contribute in a meaningful way in conversations about subjects they like. Most people enjoy knowing that they are truly being heard and appreciated. You can surprise your friend with anything—a gift, a gathering or a lunch date out. This does not need to cost a lot of money either. The point is not to buy their affection. Instead, you are making it a point to show that your friend is special to you. A thoughtful gift can actually be free or cost very little, but still carry a lot of meaning. Show your friend you listen to what they talk about by remembering a special day or even just sending them a new song from a favorite artist. Again, it’s the thought behind the gesture not a price tag or dollar amount that matters. Act like you deserve attention and maybe your friend will pay you in kind. Make sure your friend knows you want to spend time with them. Put in the work to be a true friend and make it known that you expect that to be returned to you as well. Make a commitment to yourself to not settle for anything less than being a priority in your friend’s life. You have to believe you are deserving of this type of connection and love.
Summary: Offer your helping hand, if needed. Shake up your usual conversations. Surprise him or her with something. Expect to be a priority.

If your toddler dislikes having clothes that are tight around the neck or difficult to button, dress them in sweaters and shirts that have loose collars that are easy to pull on. Instead of choosing a snug fitting coat that zips or buttons up, consider getting a hoodie that you can put over 1 or 2 layers. If your toddler prefers to wear snug-fitting clothing, go ahead and look for tighter-fitting clothes such as snug coats or turtlenecks. Some toddlers with sensory processing issues feel more comfortable with things they're familiar with. To help your child transition into wearing winter clothes, get them out before the weather turns cold. Dress them in a winter outfit and let them keep it on for a while so they get used to it. Let them practice wearing winter clothes a few times a week. When winter arrives, they'll be used to wearing the clothes and won't put up as much of a fight. When toddlers choose favorite clothes to wear it's hard to get them to wear anything else. If your toddler would rather wear their summery top or pair of shorts, pack them away for the season. Set out only winter appropriate clothing so your toddler has to choose warmer clothes to wear. Remember to put away summer pajamas and footwear as well. Your toddler with sensory processing issues may feel more comfortable if they're used to putting on their winter clothes in the same order. For example, put on their base layer, pants, socks, gloves, and then a middle layer. Finish with their jacket or coat. Then always dress them in this order so they know what to expect.  Ask your toddler to remind you what comes next. For example, say, "Okay, we got your socks on. Do you remember what comes next?" Be consistent about dressing your child in weather appropriate clothing. With time, your child will start to see this as routine. Accept that getting your toddler to put on a hat might not be worth a meltdown or tantrum. As your child gets older, they'll be the one making the decision about what they want to wear so realize that you may only be able to offer good options. Ask your child what they like to wear and try to be sensitive of their preferences. For example, if your child only likes to wear fleece in the winter, don't try to force them into a stiff long-sleeved shirt. Instead, put out a soft t-shirt and fleece hoody.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose clothes that are easy to pull on. Get your toddler to practice wearing their winter clothes. Pack their summer clothes. Make getting dressed a familiar routine. Avoid forcing your toddler to wear the winter clothes.

Problem: Article: Place 2 cups (250 g) of flour in a large bowl. Add 1 large bitter melon that’s been cleaned and cut into thin slices into the bowl. Toss the melon in the flour so all of the slices are evenly coated. Place a large skillet on the stove, and fill it with approximately (2 inches (5.1 cm) to 3 inches (7.6 cm) of canola oil. Allow the oil to heat on medium-high for about 5 minutes or until bubbles start to form along the edges. If you have a deep fryer, you can use it to fry the ampalaya instead of a skillet. When the oil is hot, add some of the melon slices to the skillet and allow them to cook for 1 to 2 minutes so they brown on the first slide. Flip them over and fry them for another minute or until they’re golden brown on all sides. Make sure to place the bitter melon in a single layer in the pan. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to fry the ampalaya in two batches or more. When the bitter melon is finished frying, use a slotted spoon or tongs to lift it out of the pan. Place the slices on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb any excess oil still on the melon. The bitter melon absorbs the seasoning better when it’s hot, so don’t let it cool too much before seasoning it. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the fried slices to your taste. Once the bitter melon is seasoned, it’s really to eat. Use a spatula to place it on a serving platter, and serve it alongside ketchup or mayonnaise for dipping.
Summary:
Coat the bitter melon with flour. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the melon and cook until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate for drainage. Season the melon with salt and pepper while still warm. Transfer the bitter melon to a plate and serve while warm.