Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Clip back sections of the hair. Pick the right angle when you cut. Start with the front. Snip slowly.

Answer: It's going to be a lot easier with a squirmy toddler to cut the hair in smaller sections. This is true even for toddlers with shorter hair.  Take a clip, and fasten back all of the hair that you are not cutting. Pull out a small piece of the hair one section at a time. You don't need many sections. Pull away a piece that you will find manageable to cut. The goal is to be able to focus on one section at a time. You also don't need to make each section exactly the same size. It's not that important. Sectioning back the hair just makes it easier to cut when a toddler gets a little antsy. One of the most important things when it comes to cutting toddler's hair is to cut at an angle.  Try to cut the toddler's hair at a 45-degree angle. Slant your cuts toward the toddler's neck as you do so. If you don't cut at an angle – other experts say to cut at 11 o'clock – you will make the hair too blunt. Hold a piece of hair at the 45-degree angle, while you cut along your fingers, using your fingers to keep the line straight. If your child has cowlicks on the top of his or her head, leaving the hair longer on top can help with that. The additional heaviness of the hair will likely stop it from standing straight up. Start cutting the toddler's hair from the front because that's what people see first. This is partly because your toddler will probably be most compliant at first.  Start with the bangs. Cut from the outside of the toddler's eyebrow to the outside of the second eyebrow. Pull the bangs straight down, and then cut them at an 11 o'clock or 45-degree angle. If you have someone helping you, have them hold the child's hand gently with one hand while you hold onto and snip the bangs. Make sure that you keep the scissors positioned away from the child's skin and eyes. Be ready for sudden movements the child might make. Some parents find it easiest to start around the ears when the child is least restless at the beginning of the cut. Cut very slowly around the ears so you don't cut them. In order to cut toddler's hair, it's important that you are gentle but firm, and that you snip tiny pieces at a time slowly. Hold the sections vertically.  This will make it easier to control the cutting, especially if the child moves suddenly. In order to cut a piece of hair, take a small piece between your fingers. Cut at an 11 o'clock or 45-degree angle not parallel to your fingers. This will blend the hair better. If you cut the hair too parallel to your fingers, you will end up with hair that is cut too bluntly for most people's tastes. Choose the lengths with the first section. As you work around the head, take a little piece of the previous section to guide you on how short to go. Slide your fingers down the hair's length, and then cut with the scissors below your fingers. Start out by cutting less than you think you want. You can always do more if you feel it's necessary.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase a crate. Make the crate comfortable for your poodle. Encourage your poodle to enter the crate. Close the crate’s door and leave the room.

Answer: If your poodle is a puppy, it will be important to teach him how to stay in a crate. Choose a crate that will be large enough for him to stand up and move around in, but not so large that he can use a separate space to go to the bathroom. The crate should feel cozy to him, but not claustrophobic. A toy or miniature poodle’s crate should be 24 x 18 inches (61 x 46 cm) or 24 x 24 inches (61 x 61 cm). For a standard poodle, an ideal crate size is 48 x 36 inches (122 x 91 cm). Crate training will go more smoothly if the crate looks inviting to your poodle. Place comfortable bedding in the crate that already has his scent on it. In addition, place some of his favorite toys in the crate, along with his food and water bowls.  Place the crate in an area close to people. Since poodles love human companionship, having your Poodle’s crate in area with a lot of human activity will help him feel more comfortable. Remember that the crate should be a place of comfort and peace, not punishment. Over the course of crate training, you will practice leaving your poodle in the crate for increasingly longer periods. To begin, leave the crate door open and toss some treats inside. When your Poodle enters the crate to eat the treats, immediately give him verbal praise. Do not force him into the crate if he is hesitant—let him enter on his own time so he will not have a negative association with the crate.  Work up to feeding him his meals in the crate.  It may help to give your poodle a verbal command, such as ‘kennel,’ when you want him to enter the kennel. Immediately give him a treat when he enters the crate after your command. When your poodle is comfortable entering his crate, start closing the door behind him. Begin by closing it only for a few seconds when he is inside, then opening it back up again. Next, close the crate’s door and leave the room, randomly coming back for short time periods. Over time, gradually increase the time you stay out of the room after closing the crate door.  Do not open the crate door if your poodle whines or fusses. Doing so will teach him a bad habit for getting attention.  Even as your puppy becomes comfortable with staying in the crate with the door closed, you should not leave him in there day and night. He will not be able to hold his bladder for that long, and he will start feeling lonely by not being able to interact with you.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose 3 or 4 types of fruit you want to use. Avoid fresh pineapple, kiwi, mango, ginger root, papaya, figs or guava. Wash your fruit and slice it into small pieces.

Answer: Your Jello dessert will look gorgeous if you choose types of fruit that have different colors. For example, you can make a layer of sliced strawberries, a layer of green grapes, a layer of raspberries, and a layer of red grapes. You could slice up a banana for a pop of yellow or put in some canned pineapple for an extra treat.  If you’re using unflavored Jello, then this isn’t an issue. If you’re using mango-flavored Jello, for example, keep in mind what fruits you like with mango. This recipe is very forgiving, but in general you want about 2 pounds (32 oz) of fruit for 1 standard 3 oz package of Jello powder. These fruits react with the Jello in a way that stops the Jello from solidifying. You would end up with a very mushy Jello. However, if you use canned pineapple, it doesn’t have this effect.  Fun science fact: these fruits contain protease enzymes that stop the proteins in the Jello from solidifying!  If you’re using canned fruit, drain it, but save the liquid. You can use it to make your Jello. Thoroughly rinse your fruit under cold water in a colander. Then slice it into small, bite sized pieces using a knife and a cutting board. If you are using grapes, halve them to look extra pretty. If you’re using strawberries, remove the tops and cut them into halves or quarters. Slice a banana into coins. Don’t bother cutting raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries. Just throw them in!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check for long fingers and squared palms to determine if you have air hands. Note that straight, balanced fingers indicate balance and strength in several aspects of your life.

Answer:
Take a close look at your hand to see how your palms and fingers are structured. While each person is unique, most hands can be grouped into different elemental types. You could also have Earth hands, which have angled palms and fingers. Water hands look more curved and tend to get sweatier, while fire hands look wide at the palm base and thinner at the fingertips.   While these categories are general, understanding the basic structure of your hands can help you discern the alignment of your fingers later on. To get the most accurate interpretation of your own life, study the fingers on your most dominant hand.  You could also have psychic hands, which are more narrow and have thinner digits overall. Extend your hands and separate your fingers slightly to get a better look at each digit. Take a close look at your fingers and see if each one runs in a straight or crooked line. As you’d expect, straight, balanced fingers indicate balance and strength in specific aspects of your life. Crooked, leaning fingers, however, indicate points of weakness that you may struggle with. For example, if your forefinger is straight, it could mean that you're a strong leader with great ideas, while a bent forefinger could mean that you’re less good at taking control.