Children's Garden of LaBelle News

FUN DRESS UP DAYS

The week of October 23-27 we will have Fun Dress Up Days and finish the week with our Annual Fall Festival on October 27th! It will be a fun day with lots of games, candy, food, surprises and music. Parents are welcome!

Monday, October 30th - Pumpkin Carving Day.

SAFETY TIPS FOR TRICK OR TREATING

Children should always go out trick or treating accompanied by a responsible adult. If you have a group of kids going, the parents should choose two or three of them to go along and keep an eye on things.

Instruct your children not to eat any treats until they bring them home to be examined by you. This way you can check for any problem candy and get the pick of the best stuff!

Instruct your child to never go into the home of a stranger or get into their car. Explain why this is not a good idea and what to do if someone approaches them and tries to talk to them.

10 TIPS TO HELP KIDS COPE WITH DISASTER

This past month our community experienced a natural disaster, that created stress and fear in all of us. As we know, young children are most fearful when they don't understand what is happening around them. As parents, it is important to provide guidance and understanding that help restore a sense of security and well-being.

So, what can we do to help children who have experience a disaster or any other tragic event? 

• Limit TV time: Intense media coverage of disasters can frighten young children and disturb teenagers.
• Listen: Find out your child’s concerns about the situation. Children often cannot give meaning to a dangerous situation. Begin a dialogue to help them gain a basic understanding that’s appropriate for their age.
• Comfort: Let them know their safety is your top priority.
• Be Aware: Changes in routine behaviors, such as sleeping pattern or eating habits, can indicate distress. Seek professional support if they persist.
• Expect the unexpected: As children develop, their intellectual, physical and emotional capacities change.
• Make time: Help kids understand they are safe and secure by talking, playing and engaging in bonding family activities.
• Keep calm and carry on: Your child will learn how to deal with these events from you and will model his or her behavior after yours.
• Care: Make a point of showing sensitivity toward other families impacted by the disaster. This is an opportunity to teach your children that we all need to help each other.
• Routine: Help your children return to normal activities including school, sports and play groups.
• Volunteer: Helping others can give your child a sense of control, security and empathy.

From www.savethechildren.org

NUTRITION CORNER

THREE INGREDIENT PUMPKIN CAKE

Ingredients

Glaze

Directions

Mix the cake mix, pumpkin and eggs together. It will be thick. Spread the batter out in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake for about 35 minutes at 325 degrees if baking in a glass pan or 350 degrees in any other pan. Reduce the cider by half. Add milk, pumpkin pie spice and confectioner's sugar when cider is cool, If glaze is too thick add a little more cider and stir until the right consistency. Set aside until ready to use.