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Making Meals MeaningfulBULLYING

What happened? Why do you think they bully others?

Can you think of a TV show or movie that you recently saw that included bullying?


BULLYING

What are they saying? Do they think its been talked about too

much? Not enough?

There has been lots of news about bullying lately. Are your friends talking about this?


BULLYING

Which one do you think is the most hurtful? Why?

How do you think girls bully differently than boys?





Bullying



• Set the stage – be relaxed, be present and enjoy the moment!

• Explain to your kids what the Making Meals Meaningful cards are

• Start off with storytelling

• Use the cards as conversation starters

• Appoint a leader and have the leader choose a question

• Encourage your kids to brainstorm questions

• Don’t force kids to share ideas, they will open up when they are ready

• To build trust, keep whatever they tell you confidential

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BULLYING


BULLYING

Any bad things? What can you do to make it better?

Tell me about one good thing that happened today?


BULLYING

Have you ever seen bullying happen in this setting? How did it happen?


BULLYING


BULLYING

If not, would you tell me (honestly) if it were to happen?

Have you ever experienced bullying?


BULLYING

What did you do? What could you do to help someone

being bullied?

When have you seen kids at your school bullied?


Have you ever seen bullying happen in this setting? How did it happen?

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Who could help you if you are bullied?

I heard that having one good friend reduces the chances of being bullied. Do you think that’s true?

PEER PRESSURE

Why or why not?

Do you think you will lose a friend if you don’t go along with what they say?


PEER PRESSURE

Would you check with someone else? Who would you go to?

What would you do if a friend wanted you to do something you know is wrong?


BULLYING

Can you give me some examples?

How do you think bullying is different than teasing?


BULLYING

How would you respond differently if a child is bullying you vs. an adult (ex. If a coach

was bullying you)?

Do you think adults can also be bullies?


What should you say? What would you want to say?

If someone you know is not nice to others, should you still be nice to them?




PeerPressure

BULLYING






PEER PRESSURE

Would you tell anyone? Why or why not?

What would you do if your friends did something that you disagree with?


PEER PRESSURE

Have you ever said “no” to a friend? What happened?

Do you think it’s possible to say “no”, without saying the word “no” directly?


PEER PRESSURE

If there was someone you would tell, who would it be?

What if a friend wanted you to keep a secret but it made you feel uncomfortable?


PEER PRESSURE

What are some ways that you and your classmates might experience peer pressure?

What does peer pressure mean to you?


PEER PRESSURE

What would you do if a friend at school said he wanted to play with you – but not your

best friend?


PEER PRESSURE

What would you do if a friend at school invited you over to his house but told you to lie

about going (he didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings) in case

other friends asked?








PEER PRESSURE

Which one do you think is the most important? Why?

Name three ways you can stand up for yourself. Is this easy to do?


PEER PRESSURE

What types of things do kids pressure other kids into doing?

What is something you would never do, even if a friend pressured you?


PEER PRESSURE

What do you like most about them?

Is there anyone you look up to? Who is your role model?


PEER PRESSURE

Why do you think that is?

Are there people that you look up to who seem to not really respond to peer pressure?


PEER PRESSURE

What are some qualities you like the most in people?

Is it okay to be different?


PEER PRESSURE

How is it similar or different to young people’s peer pressure?

Do you think adults face peer pressure?








SOCIAL MEDIA

What is the funniest thing you have ever seen online?

What is the nicest thing you have ever seen on Facebook? Twitter?


What did you do? How did the person respond to it?

What is the meanest thing you have seen on Facebook? Twitter?


What are the pros or cons of Face-to-Face? Phone? Text?

Facebook? Twitter?

What is the most common type of communication now among your friends?







SocialMedia

How do you think bullying could happen in this setting?

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

How do you think bullying could happen in this setting?







Which one do you like the best? Why?

What is your favourite way to communicate with your friends online?


Would you accept them as a friend? How can you deal with

unwelcome messages?

What would you do if someone you didn't know started to talk to you on Facebook or Twitter?


What do you post?

What kind of things do your friends post on Facebook and Twitter?


If you saw someone post a picture about someone

at school that wasn’t nice, what would you do?

If someone posted a photo or comment about you online that you didn’t like, what could you do?



I’ve heard kids saying that while they have a lot of friends

on Facebook, they feel lonely because they don’t really know

them – it's a false sense of friendship. Do you think that’s

true? Why or why not?

Do you know all of them in person? Do you accept friend

requests from people you don’t really know?

Do you have lots of friends on Facebook?

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA







DRUGS/ALCOHOL


DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What do your teachers say?

Does your school teach you about cyber-bullying?


Name three ways you can protect yourself online.

What problems can result from sharing too much personal information online?


Was it about someone you knew? Did you do anything

about it?

Have you seen any hurtful things posted online?





Drugs/Alcohol

SOCIAL MEDIA

SOCIAL MEDIA SOCIAL MEDIA

What did you think about their choices?

Are there any TV shows you watch showing kids doing drugs or drinking?

Do you think it’s okay to try it at least once?

Why do you think kids want to try drinking or doing drugs?





DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What do you think is the difference?

Do you think there is a difference why girls drink or do drugs than boys?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What are some ways you can stop them? Who would you

call for support?

What would you do if a friend or adult was going to drive a car and they were drunk?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


Is it hard to say no? Why?

What might you do or say if friends were pressuring you to drink or do drugs and you didn't want to?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


Why or why not?

Are any drugs okay in moderation?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What if your friend doesn’t want help? What would you do?

What is one thing you can do to help a friend who is doing drugs?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What are some long-term effects?

What are some harmful effects of drug or alcohol use?







DRUGS/ALCOHOL


How do you know?How does it affect them?

Do you ever see kids at school doing drugs?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What are some things you learned?

Do you learn about drugs or alcohol at school?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


What do you think about posting these types of photos?

Have you seen friends post pictures of drinking or smoking on Facebook?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


Do you think that's too young or old? How do you think it’s different

today from when I was young?

What age do you think people you know have experimented with drugs or alcohol?

DRUGS/ALCOHOL


Why do you think that is?

What do you think is more popular among your friends – drugs or alcohol?








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MINI THAI TURKEY TACOS – DIRECTIONS:COMBINE all ingredients for the slaw topping in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

HEAT oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes or until fragrant and soft. Stir in red curry paste. Add turkey and stir, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil and simmer until liquid reduces almost completely. Reduce heat to low until ready to use.

CUT 4 circles out of each tortilla using a 3 ½ inch (9 cm) cookie cutter, glass or end of a can and a sharp paring knife.

DIVIDE meat mixture between mini tortillas. Top with slaw and assorted toppings.

Prep Time: 30 min / Total Time: 50 min# Servings: Makes 16 mini tacos

INGREDIENTSSLAW TOPPING:1 cup (250 mL) Shredded Napa cabbage½ Red pepper, julienned½ cup (125 mL) Grated carrotJuice of 1 lime1 tsp (5 mL) Fish sauce1 tbsp (15 mL) Sugar2 tbsp (30 mL) Rice vinegar2 tbsp (30 mL) Chopped fresh cilantro

TACOS:1 tbsp (15 mL) Vegetable or peanut oil 2 Shallots, minced2 Cloves garlic, minced1 tsp (5 mL) Freshly grated gingerroot1 tbsp (15 mL) Thai red curry paste1 lb (454 g) Maple Leaf Prime® Extra Lean Ground Turkey½ cup (125 mL) Chicken broth or water4 Dempster’s® Original Large Tortillas

ASSORTED TOPPINGS: Sour cream, crispy fried onions, chopped toasted cashews

MINI THAI TURKEY TACOS

Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 40 min# Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS¼ cup (60 mL) Vegetable oil, divided½ Onion, finely diced2 Cloves garlic, minced½ Small red pepper, finely diced2 tsp (10 mL) Cumin1 tsp (5 mL) Ground coriander1 lb (454 g) Maple Leaf Prime Naturally® Extra Lean Ground ChickenDash hot sauce¼ cup (60 mL) Chopped fresh cilantro, divided½ cup (125 mL) Flour1 Egg, beaten1 ½ cups (375 mL) Crushed tortillas chips4 Gourmet hamburger buns, split¼ cup (60 mL) Mayonnaise4 Lettuce leaves¼ cup (60 mL) Grated Cheddar cheese (optional)4 Slices tomato1 Avocado, sliced¼ cup (60 mL) Salsa

NACHO CHICKEN BURGERS

NACHO CHICKEN BURGERS – DIRECTIONS:

HEAT 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in a small skillet over medium high. Add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook 2–3 minutes or until softened. Add cumin and coriander. Remove from heat to cool slightly.

PLACE chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add cooled onion mixture, hot sauce and 1/2 the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently combine the mixture. Form into 4 meat patties.

PLACE flour into a shallow bowl. Place egg into a separate shallow bowl and crushed tortillas in a third shallow bowl.

DREDGE each burger in flour, egg and tortillas. Heat remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temperature has reached a minimum of 165˚F (74˚C).

COMBINE remaining cilantro with mayonnaise and spread on the bottom half of each gourmet bun. Top with lettuce, burger, cheese, tomato, avocado and salsa. Cover with tops of buns and serve.

Serve with additional tortillas, salsa and sour cream.

Prep Time: 10 minTotal Time: 25 min# Servings: 6

INGREDIENTSCHICKEN CRUNCHIES:2 Packages Maple Leaf Prime Naturally® Chicken Breast Fillets1∕3 cup (80 mL) CornstarchSalt and pepper2 Eggs, beaten1 tbsp (15 mL) Water½ cup (125 mL) Sesame seeds1 cup (250 mL) Crushed corn flake cereal2 tbsp (30 mL) Sugar1 tsp (5 mL) Chili flakes, optional½ cup (125 mL) Oil

PINEAPPLE DIPPER:½ cup (125 mL) Sweet Thai chili sauce½ cup (125 mL) Pineapple jam or sauce

SESAME CHICKEN CRUNCHIESWITH PINEAPPLE DIPPER

Prep Time: 20 minTotal Time: 45 min# Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS1 lb (454 g) Maple Leaf Prime® Extra Lean Ground Turkey1 Onion, grated2 Cloves garlic, minced2 Egg yolks¼ cup (60 mL) Breadcrumbs½ tsp (2 mL) Allspice½ tsp (2 mL) Ground cardamomPinch nutmegSalt and pepper1 tbsp (15 mL) Vegetable oil3 tbsp (45 mL) Butter2 tbsp (30 mL) Flour2 ½ cups (725 mL) Chicken broth1 tbsp (15 mL) Hot pepper jelly¼ cup (60 mL) Sour cream

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS

SESAME CHICKEN CRUNCHIES WITH PINEAPPLE DIPPER – DIRECTIONS:

CREATE a breading station by placing cornstarch, seasoned with salt and pepper in a shallow pan. Place egg, beaten with water in a second shallow pan. Combine sesame seeds, cornflake crumbs, sugar and chili flakes in a third shallow pan.

DREDGE chicken with cornstarch, shaking off any excess. Dip into egg mixture. Finally, coat chicken in sesame-cornflake mixture and place onto a baking sheet.

HEAT oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook chicken, 3–4 minutes per side until golden crisp and internal temperature reaches 165˚F (74˚C).

COMBINE sweet Thai chili sauce and pineapple jam in a deep bowl. Using a hand blender purée until smooth.

Serve chicken crunchies with dipper on the side.

SWEDISH TURKEY MEATBALLS – DIRECTIONS:

GENTLY mix together turkey, grated onion, egg yolks, garlic, breadcrumbs, all spice, cardamom, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl using your hands, until just combined. Shape mixture into 18–20 meatballs and place on a baking sheet.

HEAT oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry meatballs, turning to brown on all sides until the internal temperature has reached 165˚F (74˚C). Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining meatballs.

USING the same pan, heat butter over medium until frothy. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon for 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil for 2–3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in hot pepper jelly and sour cream. Reduce heat to low.

RETURN meatballs to the pan. Gently stir to coat with sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Serve over egg noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley.

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