Do you need a new car? What about a spring jacket? There is always something to add to your shopping list!

Some people buy everything brand-new. They upgrade to a new home, vehicle, or wardrobe at the earliest sign of wear and tear. Others prefer to purchase second-hand whenever possible.

The teachers are the nicest and most helpful he’s ever had. The classrooms are the biggest and cleanest he’s ever seen. Every classroom has at least three computers in it.

The cafeteria food is the most delicious he’s ever eaten. The spaghetti is Jonah’s favorite dish.

His new school is also very well known for high achievement. The track team is the fastest in the city, and they have won many competitions. The school band is the most talented in the city. They were even invited to play with the city orchestra.

Jonah is so happy he moved to this school.

Studies have shown that time in nature can lead to a range of benefits, including lower stress and higher self-esteem among children. When patients are exercising in natural settings, the health benefits are greater than exercising indoors. “Spending time in nature supercharges the benefits,” said Lem.

Since the addition of the park pass, the PaRx network of health-care professionals has increased to 2,500 possible prescribers. Because the park passes are limited, each health-care provider is encouraged to prescribe the passes to low-income patients living near a park.

Do you check your email or favorite social media site before bed each night? Do you send text messages from a gadget at your bedside table? Unplug your world at least half an hour before bedtime. You will fall asleep faster.

Sleep experts say you should eat your last meal at least three hours before bedtime. If you need a light snack, make sure it doesn’t contain any caffeine or sugar.

Do you have a TV or computer in your room? This is a no-no according to sleep experts. Keep your screens in an office or living room, and reserve your bedroom for blankets, pillows, and relaxation.

Design a 15-minute pre-bedtime routine. Do the same thing every night before bed. This might include a glass of warm milk and a stretch before brushing your teeth. Try to go to sleep at the same time each night.

Have you ever had insomnia? Insomnia is a chronic inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. When a problem is chronic, it lasts for a long time. Insomnia is often caused by unhealthy sleep habits, such as the ones you read about in the article.

Do you ever doubt your own abilities? Do you sometimes feel incompetent in your job despite being skilled, experienced, and highly qualified? Do you ever fear that someone will expose your inadequacies?

It’s common to have these feelings from time to time. One study suggests that up to 70% of all employees have felt like an imposter in their job at some point. In fact, some of the world’s most successful people have admitted to having feelings of self-doubt. These include Starbucks executive Howard Schultz, former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, actor Tom Hanks, and Serena Williams—one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

• the need to feel special or valued

• the need for perfectionism

• the fear of failure

• the tendency to exaggerate weaknesses and mistakes

• the habit of denying personal success

• the state of being stuck in the “imposter cycle”

A picture often tells you what the reading is going to be about (topic) before you read. A picture may also be an example of a supporting detail.

Notice the placement of the picture. A picture near the top or bottom often represents the general topic. A picture beside a paragraph usually goes with a specific detail.

The title often tells you what the reading will be about.

Be careful. When reading fiction, the title will not always help you find the main idea.

The first sentence of a paragraph is usually the topic sentence.

This is often the main idea of a single paragraph. It is not the main idea of a larger work.

This information proves the author’s point.

Collect the details and look for a common theme.

These words give clues about what the author thinks is most important.

Look for repeated words throughout the text. Be sure to look at the beginning and end of a paragraph or text.

Julie is going to have fun tonight. She is going to meet her friends downtown. First, they are going to have dinner at a restaurant. They are going to order the most expensive thing on the menu. They are also going to order the biggest dessert. Then they are going to go dancing. Julie is going to get dressed up. She’s going to wear a new dress. She is also going to put on makeup. They are going to find a dance club that is open all night long. Julie is going to stay out really late tonight. She is going to party all night long.

The general rules of etiquette differ from culture to culture. Making eye contact when speaking to someone is considered important in North America, but this may be considered rude in some Asian countries. Even the distance we maintain between two people when having a conversation can vary from culture to culture. It is also important to know that some topics of conversation may be acceptable small talk in one culture but unacceptable in another. The best way to learn the etiquette of a culture is to observe the people who are a part of it.