"No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behavior, and I'm not talking about the kids. Their behavior is always normal.”
Bill Cosby
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"No matter how calmly you try to referee, parenting will eventually produce bizarre behavior, and I'm not talking about the kids. Their behavior is always normal.” Bill Cosby
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NEWSLETTER # 10 |
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS? |
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In our household the testosterone levels are high (with me being the only female in the house) and I can’t help to notice that boys and girls are very different beasts indeed. These differences are sometimes displayed in 'not so subtle' ways. There seems to be something 'hard-wired' with the XY chromosome that leads boys to glance at a small moss-covered branch and immediately see an air-cooled, camouflaged, fully automatic rifle. The other day we were at the Botanical Gardens. A few meters away, a little girl was quietly drawing some pictures in the sand. A few Guinea Fowl were walking past and she stood up and took some leaves and tried to feed it to them. “AAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHH” Enter screaming boy waving a big stick trying to kill all birds in sight! The old saying - "Boys will be boys" comes to mind..................
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POTTY TRAINING BOYS AND GIRLS |
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It’s true that boys tend to be slower than girls at getting trained, as the nerves to their brains develop slightly later and they have to get used to two methods of going to the loo: sitting and standing. Nonetheless, many are ready to start sitting on a potty or toilet at two-and-a-half or three. Girls may show an interest in potty training earlier, around their second birthday: having a mum or female carer to act as a role model during potty training may help, and girls may be more receptive to the idea generally. Parents are known to give more eye contact and to talk more to girls in infancy, and this may be a contributing factor. The most important thing though, is to wait until your child is ready. The key signs to look out for are: showing an interest; knowing when a wee or poo is on the way; having words for wee and poo; long periods of having a dry nappy. What equipment do I need?Ideally, you’ll need two potties regardless of whether you have a girl or a boy. Keep one in the living room and one in the bathroom, as they need to be within immediate reach to begin with. Potties with splash guards at the front are good for boys just starting out, as they prevent spillage, but as your son grows they may be difficult to use comfortably. And boys – particularly those with older brothers – tend to progress quickly to using the toilet anyway. Once your child is interested in using the toilet, you’ll need:
How do I motivate my tot?Girls may be happy to sit down on the potty, whereas some boys find it hard to stay still. Your praise and attention is the best way to encourage progress. Share stories while your tot sits on the potty, or sing songs. Stickers on a chart next to the loo can really motivate a child. Ooops!Regular accidents can occur if a child is deeply engrossed in playing, or if he can’t get his trousers down fast enough. Reduce the pressure by keeping calm and being reassuring when accidents happen, and really believe that your child will get there eventually.
Training pantsPull-up nappies or training pants act as a halfway house between nappies and ordinary pants. Some provide a wet sensation so your tot can tell when he’s done a wee and others offer images that fade when wet, helping him learn to stay dry. Once your child is dry for several hours a day you can move to pants.
Tips for boys and girlsMost boys start by sitting down, but ultimately like to copy dad and wee standing up. Here are some tried and tested suggestions to improve your little boy’s aim:
Article source: http://www.tesco.com
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FUN RECIPE |
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Banana Chicken RecipeCooking chicken and bananas together may sound a little strange to you… but kids really love this delicious and easy banana chicken recipe.
INGREDIENTS: * 4 halved skinless chicken breasts
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly butter a baking tray and spread corn evenly covering bottom of tray. Take the chicken breasts and carefully cut a small pocket in each chicken breast (slice into the side as if you were dividing into two thin pieces). Press half a banana into each pocket (you can mash bananas to make this easier). Close chicken breasts over and sprinkle with salt and pepper if using. Place chicken breasts carefully on top of corn. Drizzle with cream. Cut the butter into small knobs and place evenly through tray. Top each chicken breast with bacon slices. Bake in preheated oven approximately 30 to 40 minutes or until bacon is crisp and chicken is cooked through.
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THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE |
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A little girl and a little boy were at daycare.
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