July 9th, 2010
Communication is the base of a relationship so ways to improve communication will always be put to good use. Here are a couple tips to help you better communicate with your child.
1. Acknowledge why your child feels the way they do and if not, ask them why.
2. Ask them to express their exact emotion when upset or frustrated and let them know how your perceive what they are feeling through their actions
3. Both express why you both feel a certain way and where the desire comes from to do that.
4. Have your child state what he or she feels they need at that time and why. You may also state what you feel they need and why and explain why if they are different from one another.
If you have additional suggestions for ways to improve communication, we would love to hear them. Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comment section.
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July 7th, 2010
If you are looking for a healthy chicken recipe, look no further. This chicken stir fry recipe is power-packed with healthy ingredients. Broccoli and kale are nutrition stand-outs among vegetables. The red onion, garlic, ginger and red cabbage are also an excellent addition. Add to this the brown rice, which offers B vitamins, manganese, selenium and iron as well as a high fiber content. Not only is this a healthy chicken recipe, it is also great tasting!
Chicken Stir Fry
What you need:
3 chicken breasts
2 cups of brown rice
6-8 florets of broccoli
1 chopped red cabbage
1 chopped red onion
1 chopped or diced red bell pepper
1 cup of bean sprouts
1 cup of chopped kale
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of minced ginger
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of soy sauce
Steps:
1. Prepare the rice according to directions
2. In the olive oil, stir fry the onions, red bell peppers, garlic, ginger, kale, cabbage and broccoli for about five minuets on medium.
3. Add chicken and soy sauce.
4. Serve over rice.
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July 5th, 2010
Wouldn’t it be great if you could establish a No Whining zone in your home? You will find that even when all your child’s needs are met, they still may have something to whine about. Sometimes your child may just be in a bad mood for no real reason at all. At times it may seem very hard to ignore them when they are causing a fuss and acting out but at these times ignoring them may be the best answer.
However preventing your child from whining in the first place will solve the problem all together. Praising your child every time they are showing any good behavior will encourage them to act that way more. Giving them more attention for being good then for whining will prevent them from whining at all. Make sure you are giving your child everything he or she needs so you are not giving them any legitimate reason to be whining about. Make sure they are always fed, bathed, dressed and loved.
Explain to your child exactly what whining is and why you do not like it. Tell them they will get what they want when they ask nicely and that being mean and fussing will only make it more difficult for them to get what they want in the situation. Show your child the difference between your reaction when they are both good and bad and this will make it easier for them to understand the difference.
If your child is crying or continues to whine you can give them a place to go and let their emotions out. Designate a place for them to go and let out their frustrations but let them know that you do not wish to be around them when they are doing so. Tell them that once they have finished crying and can tell you what they want without becoming emotional that they can come back and talk with you about it. This will let them know that it is not bad to cry or become emotional but that it is also not a way of getting what they want either.
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July 2nd, 2010
Snow peas are bursting with nutrients and like all peas, are a type of legume. Snow peas are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, B complex vitamins and vitamin C. Foods considered an “excellent source” provide 20% or more of the daily recommended value. Try this snow peas recipe for a healthy and delicious snack.
Stuffed Snow Peas Recipe
What you need:
35 young snow peas
3 once package of cream cheese
¼ teaspoon of dry mustard
¼ teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of mayonnaise
Steps:
1. Rinse off the snow peas in cold water and cut off the ends and any hanging strings.
2. Place the peas in a bowl and pour boiling water over them until they are covered.
3. Let the peas sit in the water for about a minuet and they drain it.
4. Then open up one side of the pod and let them cool.
5. Mix the rest of the ingredients together and fill up each pod with it.
6. Let sit in the fridge and cool for about an hour before eating.
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