By Jennifer Sygo, Postmedia News December 26, 2011, The Province
We know that certain foods are near-indisputable nutritional winners. Green, leafy vegetables, berries, almonds, yogurt, salmon: You'll find these foods in almost every diet book available today. But there are some foods that, for what-ever reason, don't get the respect they deserve. Here's a closer look at some that are often overlooked and under-appreciated.
EGGS
Eggs became nutritional...
Some times parents can get confused between consequences and punishment. A consequence always relates to the issue at hand
There are two types of consequences:
Natural: These consequences are a result of nature.
For example:
Johnny does not eat his dinner he will get hungry.
If Sally goes outside on a cold day without her jacket she will start to get cold.
These are sometimes the hardest consequences for...
Temper tantrums are one of the most upsetting emotional behaviours. They can leave a parent feeling out of control, embarrassed and angry, but they are often even harder on the child. There are two different types of temper tantrums, and parents can respond in a different way to each one.
1) Temper tantrums can communicate a child's frustration. A young child may be unable to express his feelings in words or unable to do a task that he wants to do. His sense of failure and rage...
Self-esteem is important to your child's development; it helps create security and confidence in your child.
Comfort:
• Value your child's uniqueness. Indulge in your child's different skills and abilities.
• Notice, encourage and respond to good behavior, small improvements and special abilities.
• Provide comfort to children when they feel hurt, upset or in danger. This will help your child feel...
Travelling with children sometimes can be very challenging and at times frustrating. You are trying to concentrate on the road with children fussing, fighting or crying.
Packing enough entertainment for these trips should not be challenging. Have your children pack their own bags with books, colouring activities and games that they themelves enjoy playing...alone.
Now cars, vans, and SUV`s have parents in mind when the are building them. Individual seatting...
Reading is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed our entire lives. It is never too early to start reading to your children. Babies love books and the earlier we make books, reading and the library a part of babies’ every day activities the better prepared our children will be for reading in the future. Reading aloud to our kids allows us to start a fun, relaxing family tradition that provides a quiet time to bond and share.
When we share books with our babies we develop many...
Close your eyes and picture Family Dinner. June Cleaver is in an apron and pearls, Ward in a sweater and tie. The napkins are linen, the children are scrubbed, steam rises from the casserole, and even the dog listens intently to what is being said.
Today the reality is that life is fast paced and the Cleaver Family Meal doesn’t happen the same way as it did. That’s ok – as long as we don’t lose the critically valuable part of this scenario in our ultra-busy...
November – Holiday Decorating and Baking, written by Gillian Shearwater
Want to try something new for holiday decorating or baking? There are ideas for the whole family to share in the Alberni District Fall Fair prize catalogue, free on line. (http://albernifair.com/index.php)
Greenery brightens a home. In small spaces, a foliage plant can be a living “tree”. Young children can pot...
Its that time of year again. Back to school, preschool, childcare and a change in weather introduces those nasty germs!
Local Public Health Nurses say parents can expect their young children to have about ten colds per year that last seven to fourteen days. There are 200 different cold viruses out there and your child can only build immunity against them one at a time. However, when your child approaches the teenage years, the immunity grows and the number of colds drops to only...
Play is the work of children and that's what this year's Make Children First Family Calendar is all about. Local kids & local talent bring this year's theme to life. If you don't already have a copy visit the library or the Health Unit to pick up your free copy.
Learning Through Play
By Brenda West
The 2010 Family Calendar has now been released. We hope families have their copies by now, but if you don’t, there are extra copies at the Health...
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