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HEALTH TIP

Don't eat too much of any one thing!You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries and ice cream to eat healthy. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Balancing food choices from the Food Guide Pyramid and checking out the Nutrition Facts Panel on food labels will help you get all the nutrients you need.

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Tips for Parents with Children Ages 6-10

Cool-Down Time: When young children become angry or frustrated, they may not be able to solve the problem of misbehaving right away. If children are upset, teach them how to take time to calm down before they handle the problem. Treat this as time to themselves, not a punishment for misbehaving. Encourage them to find a quiet spot. When they are calmer, help them find a positive way to solve the problem.

Loss of Privilege: This may be used when young children have broken family rules, refused to obey appropriate parental requests or have misused objects such as their toys. They may lose the privilege of watching television for one night or may lost the privilege of having a sleepover with friends.

Time-Out: Time-out is more effective as a consequence for preschool and school age children. The purpose of time-out is for the child to learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Having children sit in a quiet area for even a few minutes (one minute per year of age) is a powerful consequence for inappropriate behavior.

How to use time-out: Having a child sit in a quiet area for even a few minutes is a powerful consequence for inappropriate behavior. Time-out is only effective when:

  • the adult remains calm.
  • the child understands why he/she is in time-out.
  • it is viewed as a calming measure.
  • it is not overused.