Monday, October 31, 2011

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The benefits Of Family Eating Together


The Family that eats together stays happy together


 A recent study about family relationship, says that kids  who eat with their families do better in school and are likely not to smoke, use drugs or drink alcohol nor engage in fights or any troubles than those who are left alone to eat. The eating together makes family had that chance to talk and enjoy each other. It doesn’t have to be a gourmet food as food is not a matter of importance here. Eating together also does not mean all the family sitting in one table at the same time everyday. It can be eating together in front of television and in any time as long as kids share meal with the family. According to Dr.David Ludwig, Pediatrics Professor at Harvard University and author of  the book “Ending the Food Fight”, having  dinner together is probably the most important way to promote good health and nutrition. This is because when family eats together, kids eat healthier and better. Dr. Ludwig also adds that no matter what the family eats, the process is slowed down and extends the family time.  One or two mealtime shared together is enough to have the benefits. It doesn’t have to exactly on same time but having a routine will make family sticks to the habit. Share a meal to your kids and you’ll be surprise how they will share their life with you.

A family that eats together stays happy together. Who doesn’t want this to be true?

For further reading, visit the link and know more about Family Eating Together: http://www.rdasia.com/importance_of_family_dinners

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Halloween Recipe-Bugged Jelly

Macy Alcaraz' Bugged Jelly featured in Yummy Magazine Online
Here's another great Halloween recipe that kids will find creepy but yummy. Macy Alcaraz of Yummy Magazine shares this recipe that will make those treat or trick kids  happy with their lot.
It is simple and easy to make and only takes a couple of minutes from your hectic schedules.

For Bugged Jelly ,you need the following :

Flavored Gelatin
Water
Toy bugs

To make your bugged jelly, follow this two simple instructions:

1. Wash toy bugs thoroughly and set aside.
2. Cooked flavored gelatin according to package instruction. Before gelatin set, drop in toy bugs.

Macy Alcaraz gives this bug-centering tips.

To make  bugs sit at the center, pour gelatin half way and pour another layer to cover the bug.

Try different flavors and colors to attract kids and have them ask for more.

For more delicious recipes and treats visit http://www.yummy.ph/

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Halloween Recipe- Zombies Dark Choco Bars

Treat or trick? You better choose treat and give those Zombie Kids these delicious Zombies Dark Choco Bars. Here's the simple recipe and make those Zombies happy  with their lot.

Zombies Dark Choco Bars

Ingredients:


1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
i teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pack dark raisin
1 cup  peanuts ground,walnuts and cashew nuts
1 cup unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon baking power
1 cup bown sugar (dark)
2 eggs
1/2 tespoon vanilla extract
1 teasoon honey (optional)
1cup rum

Procedure:


Preheat oven to 350  degree Fahrenheit. Grease and line with parchment paper a 9x13-inches square pan.
Sift together flour,salt,ground cinnamon and baking powder.

Soak peanut, walnuts,cshew and dark risin in rum. let stand for  1 hour

In a bowl,combine melted butter, brown sugar,eggs and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture. Fold in soaked nuts and raisin, draining excess juice.

Transfer mixture to prepared pan. bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Cool before slicing.

Wrap in aluminum foil before wrapping in crumpled old newspaper to make them look as discarded lot.



Thursday, October 13, 2011

The benefits of telling bedtime stories to your kids

Educators and  reading advocacy claim that 20-minutes reading bedtime stories to your kids is beneficial to your kid's development. Here are some of the benefits your kids can get from your 20-minutes bedtime reading.
a 20-minute bedtime story reading helps your kids have a healthy outlook in life 

1. It makes them widen their 5 senses essentials in learning. Five senses include seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling. As kids hear stories their imagination works and make use of their 5 sensory abilities. Imagining thing using our senses is a good learning exercise for preschooler kids.

2. Recognized words- by listening the could recognized word meaning using the emotions and moods in the story. It is a simple means to start and widen their vocabulary

3. Learn how to act positively in a given situation- reading them stories of a simple life's struggle would provide them  insights on how to act positively when put  in the same condition or situation. A child  learning from child's experience is an effective way of providing learning opportunities.

4 Develops intuitive and cognitive learning- Reading a them stories will help your kids develop their intuitive and cognitive learning abilities by guessing what the end will be or by connecting and relating events on the story. In some ways it also cab be a source of fun and entertainment for them.

5.Develops the habit of reading- Reading is the best habit parents can teach their kids. Reading is related to learning and their source of  valued information. Reading helps your kids to have better understanding of their surroundings.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Celebrate Halloween with Halloween craft-making with your kids

Halloween is one of the most anticipated feast by children and to enjoy it to the fullest why not celebrate it early by making some craft-making activities with your kids? You can use the created products to decorate homes or use it on your Halloween party. Here's one idea that is easy and fun to do with your kids for the celebration of Halloween.. It is taken from Fun Family Crafts.com. Visit the site and learn more crafts for the Halloween.

Hand Painted Ghost

Materials needed: Water based craft paint (White)
                             construction paper (black)
                             black marker
How to do it::

Paint the palm of your kid's hand and pressed it on black construction paper. Make sure your kid's hand is closely tight. Add extra paint on the palm for the ghost's head. Draw ghostly eyes and mouth and cut the hand ghost to hang to your ceiling or doorways.


Handprint ghost

  Your Halloween hand painted ghosts.

credits for the owner of the photo.








Tuesday, October 11, 2011

What if your kid is the bully?


Make your kid feels he's wanted and not rejected

One of the problems that confront parents is when our kids are bullied in school. We immediately react and do every possible thing to stop these bullying acts.  With many available helps, parents have ideas of how to avoid and resolve this problem. But what if your kid is the bully himself? Here are some tips on how you can stop your kid from bullying other kids.
1.      
tT    Talk to your kid- there must be some problems with your kids. Have a heart-to heart talk with him and assess what’s wrong in his behavior.  Ask why he is doing it and what makes him do it. There may be some underlying factors why he is such a bully.
2.     
  Fi    Find solution with him- If your kid has open up with you, try to solve the problem together. Lay down suggestions and make him feel that you are on his side and not you’re not persecuting him but clearly point out that his act is inappropriate and must be stopped.
3.    
D          Divert his energies into something productive and worthwhile- Most bully kids are very active kids. Try to divert his energies and attention to some hobbies that will make him more productive and creative.  One known bully in school after being introduced to sports became the most discipline and friendliest kid in the campus. Make your bully kid feel that he is needed and loved and not prosecuted and discriminated.
4.   
       Avoid creating a tag of him- Even a bully won’t want to be tag as one. Avoid this tagging or labeling notion. Make him see he is capable of changing for the better and there’s always a room for him in the community and school. Make him feel he's wanted, needed ,loved and not rejected.
5.  
        Ask help- If your kid needs help, don’t hesitate to consult professional help. You can ask teachers and school authorities for assessing and counseling.  But make sure that your kid is not put in any compromising or humiliating conditions as this will make the problem worse.  Get his permission and explain to him why there’s a need for him to subject himself to counseling.  Give him the feel that his opinion is needed  and is given importance in solving the issue.

There’s always wrong perception about bully kids but if given the right attention and counseling, these bully kids could turn to be the most productive and successful kids in the future. What they need is understanding and enough tender loving care from people close and around him.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Happy Foods for your kids


As parents we all want our kids to be happy or to be in happy mood always. Being happy also means having good disposition and just know how to react positively in any unpleasant situation and environment. To make our kids have a happy mood, we must give them happy foods! Yes,happy foods as these foods are called because they contain and rich in Omega 3 fats ,folic acids , selanium and vitamin B12 .  These groups of foods uplift one's mood and keep away stress and depresions. Feed your kids with these "happy "foods and enjoy the benefits. But always apply the rule of moderation!

Here are 5 "happy" foods for your kids as well as for you,dear parents

1.NUTS- nust are power packed with omega 3, selanium and protein. Nuts are also rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps fight off stress. Give your kids a cup of nuts such as cashew nuts, chestnuts or the simple peanuts for snacks and you'll keep him in a happy mood all day.
2.Chocolate- every kid loves chocolates and you can excuse your kids from having a bar or a slice of choco cake or pudding because  it has anadamine, a brain chemical that sets up happy moods and fights off stress.
3.Rice, noodles, pasta and breads- don't believe those lies that carbohydrates promotes gloomy fellings. It is the reverse as carbohydrates can increase our serotonin levels which is responsible for making us active and energetic.
4.Beans and Soybeans- the complete food beside eggs and milk. It is a rich source of omega 3 fats, calcuim ,folic acids and protein. It a soluble fibers and can prevent  prostate and breast cancer.
5.Broccoli- let you kids eat his green foods such as broccoli which is rich in calcium and folate or folic acids and vitamin B that help in uplifting mood and spirit. It also good in eleminating stress and a good source of antioxidant which is a good cancer fighter.

Make these "happy " foods be part of your kids daily diet. Prepare meals with these "Happy" foods and  improve your kid's temperaments.

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