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Build Character With Manners 3 BEHAVIORS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS
YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOWS WHEN SHOULD I START SCHEDULING END-OF-YEAR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS? Now! If you have insurance benefits you want to use before the end of the year, now is the time to schedule your appointment. We likely won’t have availability later in the year. WHAT ARE SOME NON-CANDY ALTERNATIVES FOR TRICK-OR- TREATING? You can most definitely hand out fun goodies that aren’t candy! Instead of the usual sugary treats, you can give kids glow sticks, plastic fangs, mini-Play-Doh, DIY bracelets, and plenty of other small toys that kids will love. Kids these days! They don’t know how to curtsy before their lords, stay stoic and straight-faced when photographed, or duel to the death when someone besmirches their honor. In all seriousness, while some courtesies have gone out of fashion, there are still manners your kids should know. Manners are essential for people of all ages and can significantly improve your kids’ social standing, success, and behavior in the years to come. Here are three need-to-know manners to teach your kids. WHAT’S THE MAGIC WORD? It may sound simple, but no common courtesy is more important than knowing when to say “Please” and “Thank you.” It also helps establish a model of good behavior and parental respect that is important to reinforce in children. When your children ask for something, remind them to say, “Please.” When someone has done something for them, remind them to say, “Thank you.” You also need to model the practice and return the same courtesy! It shows how important it is for everyone to have good manners. MAKE AN INTRODUCTION. Greetings and introductions may seem trivial; however, they are anything but. Properly introducing yourself, especially on the phone, is pivotal to WHICH IS THE LONGEST WORD IN ENGLISH? The longest English word is 45 letters long: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (also spelled pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcano k oniosis), which is a lung disease caused by breathing in particles of silica volcanic dust. HOW BIG IS THE MILKY WAY? The disk of the Milky Way galaxy is about 100,000 light-years in diameter but only about 1,000 light- years thick. Reminder: just one light-year is about 9.5 x 10 15 meters!
starting a relationship or phone call on the right foot. It also gives you more authority and respect for the remainder of the conversation and beyond. LEARN TO BE HELPFUL. No act is more endearing to others than offering a
helping hand. Whether mowing your neighbor’s lawn, staying after class to help your teacher clean up, or
lending a hand in dinner prep with a parent, acts of kindness can help build character. They are also a great way to forge new friendships and cement current relationships, as you never know what others are going through, and a bit of help may be just what they need.
Baked Tofu Nuggets
INGREDIENTS
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1 block (14 oz) extra firm tofu, drained and pressed 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Cut tofu into small nugget-size pieces. 3. In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine. 4. Add tofu nuggets to the bowl and toss to coat. 5. Arrange tofu nuggets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. 6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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