Mind Benders 12

Mind Benders

Without raiding your piggybank, can you name the people on the NZ $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100?
What word can be used to describe something that is unable to be found, but when separated into words can be used to describe something present?
A farmer had 27 cows unfortunately all but 3 died – how many cows does he have left?

Answers to mind benders: 1. Sir Edmund Hillary, Kate Sheppard, Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Apirana Ngata, Lord Rutherford of Nelson 2. Nowhere, now here. 3. three.

LITTLE Q & As

My kid can’t stop saying “I WANT IT”!

Sometimes our children can sound like a broken record wanting and, needing everything in sight! It is times like this when can find ourselves going a bit crazy wanting to run from all the demands. One major tip to help avoid this, is teaching your child the difference between ‘want and need’. By explaining to your child there is a big difference between “I need a drink” or “I want a toy”, you will help your child understand when it’s the right time to ask for something and, hopefully will diminish the list of requirements for you!

Is your kid nose-picker?

Deal with any allergies and dehydration issues first as these can make picking seem necessary. Teach your child to use a handkerchief or tissue, as the main problem is the spreading of germs from fingers straight to the nasal cavity.

My child can’t stop saying rude words! What do I do?

As parents we all will experience our children saying rude words, whether it is as small as be saying ‘poo’, or screaming a swear word in the middle of a supermarket. No matter the circumstance, it is our job as parents to teach the child what is acceptable language to use. When your child uses these inappropriate words you can…

1. Firmly explain this is a bad word and “we don’t use that word in this house”.

2. Set a rule that if this word is used again, there will be a punishment.

3. Ask if they understand this discussion you two have just had.

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