When we ask kids to try new foods, we are asking them to do something fearful. We’re asking them to step out of their comfort zone and taste something they’ve never had. The experience could be bitter, sweet, sour, or otherwise. It could make them gag or cough. In order to make this leap of faith, y
Thank you to Marzetti for inspiring and sponsoring this post. It can be difficult to get the smalls on board with trying new foods, their tiny taste buds seem drawn to the familiar. With 11
No one’s saying you have to make fresh pasta, but once you try, you’ll soon see that it’s not so difficult. I had a pasta machine for years before I was brave enough to use it; for some reason I thought it would be a performance. But I tried and it isn’t, and I rather like the mood of peaceful concentration the activity ushers forth. And it’s a great way of playing in the kitchen with children: they love turning the handle, which is actually a help, not often the case when the children are cooking with you. Quantities are easy so long as you remember you need 1 egg per 100g of 00 flour (now available at most supermarkets), and that, on average, one ‘egg’ of pasta, as it were, feeds two generously. I often make these Meatballs to go on top, which might appall Italians — pasta with meatballs being thought of as an American abomination in much of Italy — but the golden tagliatelle are a treat enough just with butter and freshly grated Parmesan. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
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Encourage braveness and positive reinforcement with this COURAGE chart! A minimal design that both kids and parents will love! *Each time a child overcomes a fear, does something hard, tries a new food or uses their courageous side, the child gets to fill in the box with a sticker or a check mark. At the end is a star and a reward! I made this courage chart to help teach my children to find their inner brave side. It encourages kids to try new things and feel proud of their accomplishments! *After purchase, you will be able to download a high resolution, letter size (8.5x11) print for easy at-home printing! *A physical print will NOT be mailed. Print as many times as needed! *Feel free to message me with any customizations, comments or concerns!
i'm all about words in my house. words that inspire me, words that motivate me, words that point me to Christ. in hopes that you will join me this year, in being brave for Christ, i made these for you to hang up in your homes. i'm trying to get back into the swing of free printables each month. baby steps, people. baby steps. to print these click on the link below and it will bring you to the 8x10 PDF file. click here to print. click here to print. happy 2013, y'all!
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