Smart Parenting Tip #1: Praise And Rewards Praise... encouraging words... and intangible rewards... hugs, time with your child, etc. is an effective   method   of encouraging good  behavior. Simply giving your child spontaneous expressions of appreciation or acknowledgement when she is not misbehaving will act as a  reinforcer  for good behavior. It is very common for children who are otherwise ignored by their parents to turn to misbehavior as a way of seeking attention. On the other hand, you may wait until your child calms down and speaks politely, then reward the more polite behavior with the attention. It is essential to also praise your child for every good attempt she makes, regardless if she actually succeeded or not. If she is praised for trying hard, she will learn a valuable lesson for life, that effort and perseverance are more important than instant success. Over praising can have a negative effect on your child, setting her up for...

The following list of information should always be left with a babysitter: Parents phone numbers Neighbors phone numbers Doctor Fire/Rescue Police Poison center Home phone Home address Parents Should: Meet the sitter and check references and training in advance. Be certain the sitter has had first aid training and knows CPR. Be sure the babysitter is at least 13 years old and mature enough to handle common emergencies. Have the sitter spend time with you before babysitting to meet the children and learn their routines. Show the sitter around the house.   Point out fire escape routes and potential problem areas. Instruct the sitter to leave the house right away in case of fire and to call the fire department from a neighbor's house. Discuss feeding, bathing, and sleeping arrangements for your children. Tell your sitter of any allergies or specific needs your children have. Have emergency suppl...

Parenting Fact 1:   Parenting is a complicated game. The job description is actually very simple, but doing the job can be extremely challenging. Parenting is, in that sense, like the best games; they are simple to learn and can take a lifetime to master. Parenting Fact 2:   Genes are a parent's biggest contribution to a child’s life. The child's biology determines his/her disposition and disposition determines the limits of some unknown range of opportunities and possibilities that exist throughout the child’s entire life. Parenting Fact 3:   Assertiveness is an advantage. No one knows what limits exist for anyone else (except in general terms like not being able to grow wings or sprout horns) so children who learn perseverance and determination to overcome illusory limits will be at an advantage. Parenting Fact 4:   Compassion is an advantage. Everyone knows that limits exist in the world and children who learn to respect people’s beliefs abo...

Food recipe Ingredients: 1/2cup plain Greek-style  yogurt 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder 600g chicken thigh fillets, trimmed, cut into  3cm pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 20g butter 1 brown onion, halved, thickly sliced 410g can tomato puree 1/2 cup Campbell's Real Stock Chicken 1/2 cup thickened cream SunRice Basmati Rice and coriander leaves, to serve Directions: Step 1 Place  yogurt , garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala and chilli powder in a glass or ceramic dish. Add chicken. Stir to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Step 2 Heat oil and butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add chicken mixture to pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until chicken just starts to change ...

1. Get Organized Set priorities, work smarter not harder, delegate (and really let go!). Create lists and save them for re-use. Keep a main calendar centrally located to post everyone's activities. 2. Balancing Work and Family Requires You to Be Flexible Forgive yourself when things don't get done. Understand that with children things change at a moment's notice. Be ready and willing to assume responsibility for any of the tasks that need to get done at any time. Never get too comfortable, because as soon as you seem to get things under control, they change! Also, realize that in order to achieve success many women have had to give up their original goals and substitute new ones with different but equal challenges. Negotiate for what you need. 3. Enjoy Quality Family Time Spend quality/focused time with your family. Give them your full attention. Develop rituals you can all look forward to. Create relationships with your spouse and children that are not incidental but ra...