"At the same time" Using the word "but" can complicate already tense conversations. Often seen as negating whatever came before, it can create confusion and hurt feelings. The phrase, "I love you, but…" or "I'm sorry, but…" comes off as "I love you, but not enough," or "I'm sorry, but... read more →
Jan
29
Jan
29
Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 cup whole-wheat flour ¾ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 large egg ¾ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ¾ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips Directions: Preheat the oven... read more →
Jan
28
Raise your child with the expectation that we always clean up our own messes. Begin by helping your child, until they learn it. They'll learn it faster if you can be cheerful and kind about it and remember not to sweat the small stuff. Encourage them to help by handing... read more →
Jan
21
You need: VaseBaking sodaVinegarFood colouringGlitter (this is very important, though you can use any colour)Other supplies (see step 4)Pan to contain the mess What to do: Place 2-3 tablespoons baking soda in the bottom of the vase. Put the vase in the pan.Add 6-7 drops of food colouring and 1-2... read more →
Jan
21
Hoe beter jy verstaan wat jou kind ervaar, hoe beter sal jy haar kan ondersteun. Maar beteken ’n tasdefensiewe diagnose jy moet toegee aan al jou kind se eise oor die goed wat haar irriteer? Of moet jy haar help om daarby aan te pas? Klere is gewoonlik ’n groot... read more →
Jan
21
Ingredients: 2 avocados, cubedJuice of 1 lime2 cups shredded chicken1 bell peppers, seeds and cores removed, chopped½ small red onion, chopped½ cup grated mozzarella½ cup grated cheddar2 tbsp sour cream2 tbsp finely chopped chives4 large flour tortillas Directions: In a medium bowl, combine avocado and lime juice and mash until... read more →
Jan
14
Identifiseer jou kind se unieke intelligensie leerstyl en help hulle só om moeiteloos te leer. Ons almal leer, konsentreer, verwerk en behou inligting op verskillende maniere. As jou kind gelukkig is, pas hulle leerstyl in by die metodes wat in klaskamers gebruik word. Sommige kinders is egter net nie gemaak... read more →
Jan
09
Kick the year off with good intentions and resolutions in place – 24 January 2019 is National Compliment Day. Let’s start by giving the little ones that take up the most space in our hearts a compliment. As an adult, receiving a compliment feels great. Imagine if your superhero (aka... read more →
Jan
09
Whether you have always been doing and handing out set chores, only having a slight routine with regards to chores, or if you are mostly the one doing all the chores around the house with little or no help from the rest of the family, chores never disappear from our... read more →
Jan
09
Even though the Summer break is over, we are still amid summer and you’ve still got to be extra careful when it comes to your little child’s delicate skin. The hot weather comes with the sun’s harmful rays and insect bites. Children skin is much thinner and more delicate than... read more →