All About Parenting

All About Parenting Mary Kate Beasley 4/23/14

What is a Toddler/Preschooler?A toddler is a child between the age of 1-4 years old (A young child beginning to walk)A Preschooler is a child below 3-5 years of age. A preschooler attends preschool before statutory school.

Healthy Meals and Snacks-French ToastWhat youll need: 3 slices of bread, 1 egg, cup of milkIn a large bowl, whisk egg and milk until well combined. Preheat a non-stick fry pan to medium-high heatDip each slice of bread in the egg wash until coated on both sides and put straight into fry panCook for 2-3 minutes each side until it is golden and easily separates from the fry panIf the bread is sticking to the fry pan, cook it a little longer. You can serve this plain, buttered, or with your childs favorite spread or cheese

Healthy Meals and Snacks- Mini HotdogsYou will need: 6 bake at home mini rolls, 6 skinless cocktail frankfurters, cup of grated cheese, and tomato sauce to serve.Preheat oven to 220CPlace frankfurters in a saucepan of water, let simmer for 10 minutesMeanwhile, place rolls on a pan or tray and bake in the oven for 5 minutes until they start to turn golden brownSplit rolls in half and fill them with some cheese and push in frankfurterYou can serve this on a large tray with tomato sauce

Healthy Meals and Snacks- Vegetable Soup With PastaYou will need: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large and chopped brown onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 3 medium peeled and chopped potatoes, 2 carrots peeled and chopped, 2 chopped celery sticks, 1 large zucchini that is halved and cut diagonally 1cm thick, and cup of small pasta (such as little stars)Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heatAdd onion and cook for 3 minutes until it is starting to soften. Add garlic to cook 2 minute furtherAdd vegetables and stir to coat in onion and garlic mixStir in the stock and bring it to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.Add pasta and cook for a further 10 minutes until vegetables are softYou can serve with bread and add salt and pepper if needed

Healthy Meals and Snacks-Apple YogurtYou will need: 1 peeled apple that is cored and sliced thinly, cup of water, and 1 cup of full fat yogurtIn a small saucepan, bring the apples and water to the boil and leave to simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes until the apple is very softPuree the apple and juices using a sieve or stick blender and leave to coolIn a bowl, combine the stewed apples with the yogurt and serve

Healthy Meals and Snacks:Fruity Chicken and RiceYou will need: 1 cup of cooked white rice, cup of cooked chicken breast that is finely diced, 400g tin of apricots in fruit juiceDrain the apricots and reserve the juiceTake half of the apricots and blend using a stick mixerAdd a little of the reserved juice id neededDice the remaining apricotsIn a saucepan, place the rice with chicken, puree and diced apricot. Warm it gently and serve

Healthy Meals and Snacks:No Bake Coconut and Date BallsYou will need: 3 cups od desiccated coconut, and 2 cups (200g) of pitted datesPlease 2 cups of coconut and the dates into a blender or food processorProcess on high speed for 3-4 minutes, pausing to scrape down sides as needed.Remove from processor and roll teaspoon sized ballsRoll in remaining 1 cup of coconutPack into portions for snacks and enjoy

Healthy Meals and Snacks:Zucchini SliceYou will need: 375g zucchini, 1 onion, 1 cup of self rising flour, 5 eggs, 3 rashes of bacon, 1 cup of grated cheddar, cup of oil, and salt and pepperGrate zucchini coarselyFinely chop onion and baconCombine Zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese, sifted flour, oil & lightly beaten eggsSeason with salt and pepper and pour into well greased lamington tinBake in moderate oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until browned

Healthy Meals and Snacks-Ants On a LogYou will need: Peanut butter, celery, and raisinsCut celery into bite size sticksSpread peanut butter in crease of celery and place ants on peanut butter. Refer to picture to see example

Healthy Meals and Snacks:Baked Sweet Potato FriesYou will need: 2 pounds of sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoon, 1 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoons kosher saltPreheat oven to 425FCut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and place it flat side down n the cutting board. Cut the potato halves into 1 inch wide wedgesIn a bowl, combine the oil, chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Place the potatoes on a roasting pan and put the pan into the ovenCook until the potatoes are soft (20-25 minutes)Remove them from the pan and season with the remaining teaspoon of salt

Healthy Meals and Snacks:Spotty Berry PancakesYou will need: 2 cups plain flour, 3 teaspoons baking flour, 2 tablespoons caster sugar, 2 eggs (beaten lightly, 600mL buttermilk, 60g melted unsalted butter, 1 cup of berries, extra unsalted butter for greasing panStir the flour, baking powder, ad sugar together in a bowlAdd the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butterWhisk to combineGently add in berriesHeat a large nonstick fry pan over low-medium heat and melt teaspoon of butter on it. Pour 1/3 cup of pancake batter into the pan. Spread the mixture so that it is not more than one centimeter thick and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface. Turn the pancake over gently and cook for 1 more minute.

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Strategies And Techniques To Promote Positive BehaviorEncourage your childSet goalsReward your child when they do goodGive them the attention they needMake sure they are involved in something they can be proud of themselves for (Sports, chores, etc.)

Age Appropriate Toys and Activities

Daily Schedule For Toddler8:00-8:30: Wake up and have breakfast8:30-9:30: Watch morning cartoons9:30-10:00: Reading time (read to your child)10:00-10:15: Snack1:15-11:30: Crafts11:30-12:00: Free play while you make lunch12:00-12:30: Eat12:30-1:00: Movie time1:00-3:00: Nap3:00-3:30: Snack

Daily Schedule For Preschooler8:00-8:30: Breakfast8:30-9:30: Videos9:30-10:00: Reading10:00-10:15: Snack1:15-11:30: Crafts11:30-12:00: Alphabet reciting12:00-12:30: Eat12:30-1:00: Counting1:00-3:00: Nap3:00-3:30: Snack

Types of Potties

How To Prevent Potty Training RelapsesPraise them when they do a good jobMake sure your child knows that there will be consequencesBuy them big kid underwearDont be afraid to bribe them/ reward good behavior

Developmental Abilities a Toddler Should Exhibit Drawing: use sand or paint and guide your childs hand to demonstrate how to drawTo promote circular scribbling, lead your child to stir a bowlFold paper randomly Practice eating and drinkingPractice naming animals and objectsCan say his or her namePromote them using their imaginationUnderstands simple commands

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