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]]>Ingredients
- pizza base
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 large pitted black olives
- 6 small slices of salami
- 8 small capers
- 150 grams shredded mozzarella
- 120 milliliters tomato pasta sauce
- grated parmesan
- plain flour
Instructions
- Knead the pizza base and get a bowl. In the bowl, mix the garlic and tomato sauce.
- Heat your oven to 460°F. Dust flour over two baking sheets.
- Split the pizza base into eight equal pieces and put them on the baking sheets. Roll them into four mini pizza bases.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the bases and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Halve each olive and place the halves in the center of each pizza to create the spiders’ bodies. Take the remaining olives and cut them into thin strips for the spiders’ legs.
- Put half of the salami on the pizzas. Cut the remaining salami slices into legs for the spiders as well.
- Bake each tray for 12 minutes, until crisp and golden.
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]]>Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 250 grams flour
- 150 grams softened butter
- 100 grams of chocolate chips
- 100 grams light brown sugar
- 50 grams caster sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 10 caramel-filled chocolates
- 20 Maltesers
- 60 grams dark chocolate
- 60 grams icing sugar
- 5 chocolate sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Beat the butter and sugars together in a bowl with an electric whisk. Add the vanilla and egg and whisk further.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder until the dough is stiff.
- Roll the dough into 20 balls. Arrange them on a baking sheet. Lightly press the tops of the dough balls down to make a cookie shape.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Spoon the melted chocolate into a plastic bag and the icing into another. Add a pop of icing onto each Malteser.
- Use the Maltesers to create the head and body of a spider. Pipe in the spider legs using the melted chocolate.
- Pipe small dots of icing onto the cookies to create the spiders’ eyes.
- You can also use these ingredients to create some bat cookies as well.
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]]>Exposure
The first step to help your children overcome their anxiety is by taking them outdoors yourself. By getting them out of their comfort zone you can begin the process of getting them acquainted with nature. Activities such as a stroll in the park or bird watching are some easy ways to help them dip their toes in the water.
Overcome Limitations
While some children might be overwhelmed by all that nature has to offer, others might experience a specific fear. For example, they might be scared of water as they don’t know how to swim. If this is the case, for example, taking your kids for swimming lessons will help them gain confidence in the water, allowing them to feel stronger and more capable.
Start Simple
Even if your child appears enthusiastic about going outdoors, it’s good to ease them into an outdoor lifestyle gradually. Consider doing simple activities such as throwing a frisbee and perhaps a game of catch with a baseball and mitt. Not only does this help them to adjust to the outdoors, but they’ll be focused on specific activities that draw their attention away from nature itself.
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]]>Keep It Simple
Some of the best ways to spend with your teenagers don’t even require you to leave the house. Making a scrumptious meal together is one intimate way to bond while, at the same time, impressing family and friends with some tasty food. You could also do some gardening or make a family tree as a way to learn about the family.
A Night Out
One great way to help your teens unwind after a long day while bonding with them is by going out in the evening to do something fun. Some enjoyable activities may include heading to the ballet or music concert, participating in a sport, and perhaps even signing up for a recreational league if you want to get more serious. There are also simpler activities such as taking a walk and perhaps drinking some refreshments while enjoying the ocean air if you live in a coastal area.
Weekend Fun
The weekend can become tedious if you don’t plan enough stuff to do. Some easy ways to bond during your and your teens’ free time is by taking a stroll through the neighborhood or perhaps even exploring the historical district of your town.
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]]>Paris
For art lovers and history buffs, there’s no better place to be than Paris. Around 09:30 in the morning, you can begin your ascent to the top of the world-famous Eiffel Tower. Before that, you’ll be able to take some photos at the bottom when it’s not too crowded. The Musée d’Orsay is a stunning art museum in a former railway station, while a trip to Musée du Louvre is obligatory, especially to see the Mona Lisa.
New York City
If your teens are curious and love to get moving, then New York City is the ideal place to enjoy a walking vacation. From heading to the Statue of Liberty to catching a production on Broadway and soaking in the sights and sounds of Times Square, there’s no shortage of thrills and spills in the city that never sleeps.
Hard Rock Hotel, Los Cabos, Mexico
For kids who love music and dream of becoming a rockstar, there’s no better place to go than the Hard Rock Hotel in the sunny tropical paradise of Los Cabos, Mexico. Hard Rock Hotel’s Music Lab will provide them with an experience of being a professional rockstar, with a rock specialist on hand to guide them as they sing or play a musical instrument. When they aren’t jamming, your teens can enjoy their own bowling night.
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]]>North Face Router Backpack
With an enormous 40-liter capacity, this North Face backpack is great for storing all of the books, lunch, water bottles, and electronics that your kids need throughout their day. There’s also a 17″ laptop compartment, meaning that your kids can fit their laptops into the bag no matter how large they are.
JanSport Cool Student Backpack
Made specifically with students in mind, this JanSport is more than just a stylish addition to any college wardrobe. Its strong, solid stitching is effective at ensuring that the bag remains durable no matter how much you put in it. This JanSport also comes with ergonomic s-curve shoulder straps, ensuring your kids’ comfort as they move around throughout the day.
lululemon 28L Triple-Zip Backpack
Yet another stylish piece for your kids’ wardrobe, this lululemon backpack is a highly functional top-loading backpack that makes it easy to pack the bag throughout
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]]>Understand Their Stress
One reason why your teen might not be opening up is because of stress. Also, it could be out of an unwillingness to be vulnerable and open up on sensitive issues. In order to overcome this hurdle, rather approach your child to speak in a casual, indirect way, whereby you don’t speak directly about what’s on your mind and instead speak in a suggestive way, allowing your teen to open up themselves without pressure.
Showing Understanding
Sometimes, kids are quiet because they are hiding something. While this may be because they did something mischievous, it could also be because of something embarrassing happening and a fear that you won’t be accepting of them or their mistake. The most important thing to do in this situation is to appear approachable and ensure that they feel comfortable to confide in you.
Be A Bystander
There are occasions when your kids feel more comfortable confiding in their friends than with you. In such situations, you could offer to carpool for them and their friends or take the group out for a day out. This way, your teen may feel more inclined to speak out, all while you avoid applying the pressure that comes with one-on-one sit-downs.
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]]>Setting Limits
Oftentimes, parents don’t realize that children crave limits, especially since this provides them with a sense of security in an uncertain world. Of course, it’s important to give your kids freedom and independence. The only thing you need to remember is that setting smart limits is key to showing your children the kind of behaviour that is off-limits. This way, they’ll be able to prevent themselves from going off the deep end if they ever get tempted to test any limits in a dangerous way.
Remember Quality Time
For many children, disobedience and acting out is a way to get your attention. This may just be a result of you not spending enough quality time with them. Remember to set aside some time on a regular basis during which you and them can enjoy some quality time together, playing a fun game or even just chatting.
(@parenting_wall)Lead By Example
What many parents may not realize is that their kids may pick up the wrong kind of habits by watching their parents and following their example, even during times when parents wish they would rather look away. For this reason, it’s important to behave in a manner that you want your children to adopt for themselves.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 diced green pepper
- 300 grams lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 carrots
- 250 grams brussels sprouts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons yogurt
- 4 bread rolls
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until brown before adding cumin, garlic, onion, and pepper.
- Cook for 2 minutes and add Worcester sauce, a pinch of sugar, and half of the vinegar. Simmer for another 15-20 seconds.
- Push the carrots and sprouts through a food processor.
- Strain the remaining vinegar and yoghurt into a bowl.
- Serve the sloppy joes in toasted buns.
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]]>Competitiveness
Sometimes, siblings can be pitted against each other in an effort to do the best at school, sports, and even social dynamics such as dating. This type of behavior can be identified by continuous comparisons and an emphasis on winning. Just remember to let your kids know that winning isn’t everything and that you are proud of them no matter the outcome so long as they show effort and heart.
Too Involved
While it may seem like a sign of care, being overly involved in each other’s lives is a damaging trait for families. This can lead to a lack of privacy and frustration as a result, particularly if kids feel like they are losing their independence. To stop this behavior, hold an honest familty meeting, giving each family member a chance to air their concenrs and ultimately set healthy boundaries.
Parentification
This happens whereby parents do not take enough care of their kids’ emotional needs, leaving them to care for themselves. This can often be identified by the oldest children being given too many parental responsibiliities, especially when taking care of younger siblings. Make sure to divide chores evenly between kids, taking special care not to overburden any of your kids more than others.
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