Kid Tips

Instilling a Love For Literature - Intro

Introducing good books to young children is an excellent way to instill the love for literature that will last throughout their lives. Select interesting stories with attractive illustrations. Your child will quickly find their favorites and have you read them over and over again!

Halloween Trail Mix

Mix up these favorite ingredients for a goulish treat!
1/4 cup un-sweetened grated coconut
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup raisins
Store in a cool, dark area. Makes about 2 cups and keeps for five days.

Painted Glass

Give your child`s imagination a workout with this simple paint mixture that turns any large-paned window into a canvas for their art masterpieces. Take 2 parts liquid dishwashing detergent to 1 part powdered tempera paint and blend until creamy. Mix up several colors and let them paint right on the window. Be sure to cover the floor if painting indoors - washes up with a sponge and water.

Comforting Children after Tragedy

Are you comforting your children in a manner that helps them address sudden tragedy? Ms. Sydney Gurewitz Clemens, M.A. has excellent advice for all of us. She recommends we allow children the time to express their minds. She suggests we do not offer criticism of those thoughts. And she has specific recommendations based on vast experience. Please read her article now, and apply this wisdom to a youngster today.

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HOT CHOCOLATE MIX 1

3 cups powdered milk
1/2-cup Cocoa
3/4-cup Sugar
Dash of salt
Sift the ingredients into a large bowl. Pack the mix into an airtight container.
To use mix:
Place 4 tablespoons of the Hot Chocolate Mix into a mug.
Pour in 8 ounces boiling water.
Stir until the Chocolate mix is dissolved.
Garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream.