【推荐2】In our daily lives, we often have to interact with people who have different personalities, opinions, and backgrounds. This is especially true at school, where we spend most of our time with our classmates.     1     Here are three tips that can help improve these relationships.

Practice active listening.     2     When classmates feel heard, they are more likely to go on with open, honest conversations and seek positive approaches to problems.

Show empathy (共情).    3     By placing yourself in your classmates’ shoes, you can better understand their opinions, which results in more effective communication and a more supportive learning environment.

    4     Offering help and support to classmates when needed can make others feel valued. Whether it’s studying together, working together on projects, or providing emotional support, sharing a common goal can strengthen your relationships.

In short, developing positive relationships with your classmates is a continuous process that requires active listening, empathy, and cooperation     5    

【推荐3】How to Double the Life of Your Car Battery

Typically, car batteries will last you four to six years.     1    Weather conditions, the type of your vehicle, or even how you drive your car may influence how long your battery lasts. If you want to double your car battery life, there are some facts you'd better know.

According to the Motor Trade Association, frequent short trips could actually contribute to a shorter lifetime for car batteries.    2    Why? Because batteries can receive a full charge after eight hours of use, which is far better than an incomplete charge. However, that doesn't mean you need to drive the car eight hours daily, but it does mean you should be careful with the amount of the electricity you are using within the car.

    3    However, extreme conditions might do some damage. Hot temperatures can cause battery liquid to evaporate（挥发）, which can cause problems of overcharging. This actually decreases the lifetime of your battery. Cold temperatures can cause self-discharge, which will lead to a dead battery. That's why I advise you to keep batteries in proper temperatures.

A car battery can be damaged if the battery connection is loose. A battery that is not well fastened could potentially result in internal damage. What should you do to prevent such a situation from happening?    4    In this way, you can ensure the connection is tight and the battery properly positioned.

It's also important to watch out for signs of corrosion（腐蚀）—a white powder around the battery. Corrosion will naturally form on your car battery terminal as time goes on. If nothing is done about it, it won't be long before you change a new battery.    5    

【推荐1】Fears are a normal part of childhood. Sometimes kids are afraid of imaginary things, like monsters. But often, fears are related to what’s going on in their lives. Learning to cope with fear isn’t always easy.     1     They may have trouble processing information and keeping emotions in check. Here are some things you can try to help your child manage fears.

Take the fear seriously.

Sometimes to help our kids, we say things like “There’s nothing to be scared of.”     2     Instead , it can send the message that you expect your child to “get over it.” Or that you don’t believe your child is terrified. Not taking fear seriously can make your child feel like it’s not okay to be afraid or that it’s not okay to talk to you about it.

Make a list.

Work with your child to list the things or situations that cause fear. Go over your child’s worst-case scenario(情况).     3     For example, kids who are afraid that something terrible will happen to their parents when they’re apart may also be frightened to go to school. They might be scared to be left with a babysitter. Those are all part of the more significant fear of being away from you.

Break the fear into smaller pieces.

Tackling a fear all at once can be difficult.     4     Maybe your child is afraid to do schoolwork in one room while you work in another room. Agree that your child will do an hour of work away from you by the end of next week. Once you’ve set the goal, talk through the steps you’ll both take to reach it.

Cheer your child on.

    5     When your child faces a fear, let your child know how proud you are. Give encouragement, be patient, and praise your child’s efforts and successes. By sending the message that progress matters, you’re helping your child build a growth mindset and believe in the power of the word yet.