The Healthy Crepe Craze Cleaning Up Can Be Child’s Play (NAPSA)—“Crepe” is a French word for a pancake, made by cook- (NAPSA)—“Clean up, clean up, • For Bigger Kids, Cleaning ing a thin batter in a frying pan or everybody do your share. Clean Tools They Can Use—When they special crepe pan. up, clean up, soon the mess will are old enough to use cleaning Crepes can be served at break- not be there,” goes the famous appliances and products on their fast, as an appetizer or snack, as nursery song. For decades, parents own, bigger kids can help with more an entree or delectable dessert. have been instilling the lessons heavy-duty work. Many kids love to The batter can be sweetened or of cleaning in young children. vacuum—and may have practiced unsweetened while fillings and Like learning to tie shoelaces or for years with a toy version of the toppings are limited only by your getting dressed, cleaning is an appliance. Some vacuum cleaners imagination. important skill that kids can are particularly appropriate for pre- Many nationalities have varia- begin to learn at an early age. In teens, such as the Eureka Optima tions on crepes, including the Ital- fact, 32 percent of Americans vacuum, which weighs only 12 These sweet potato crepes with ian cannelloni, Jewish blintz, Mex- think it is appropriate to have pounds and is extremely easy to berry filling are delicious and ican taco, Chinese egg roll, Russian children as young as 3 to 5 years use. It adjusts to different heights healthy. Sweet potatoes are a nutri- blini, Scandinavian stuffed pan- old help clean the house, accord- and locks into one of 13 positions— tious, heart-healthy vegetable. cakes and Hungarian palacsinta. ing to a recent survey of parents. which means both you and your The Cleaning Game—Getting For a delicious and healthy ver- plastic container and sprinkle “From toy kitchens and lawn child can use the same “grown-up” children involved in the house- sion, try Sweet Potato Crepes with sugar, toss lightly, and set mowers to play cleaning supplies, vacuum, regardless of height. hold upkeep is a great way to with Berry Filling. According to aside and let rest for 15 min- children love mimicking mom and “The Eureka Optima is great teach them about responsibility. the Center for Science in the Pub- utes to let flavors combine. dad when it comes to chores,” said for children who are old enough to lic Interest, sweet potatoes are the In a mixing bowl, combine Jackie Cooper, director of market- competition and will enjoy the help clean because it has a light- most nutritious and heart-healthy the eggs, water and milk. ing communications for Eureka. sense of accomplishment when the weight design but does not sacri- vegetable. Fat-free, cholesterol- Whisk until completely mixed. “By making cleaning a playtime “cleaning game” is over. A star on fice performance. With a standard free, low in sodium and high in Add the sweet potato pancake activity, kids can learn to get their chore chart or choosing that 12-amp motor, the vacuum is easy fiber, they are also rich in vita- mix, cinnamon and salt and involved in household chores and night’s dessert may motivate some for the kids to use while providing mins A, C and E. Paired with whisk until combined. Whisk see that cleaning can be fun.” kids, while others may be excited a thorough clean,” said Cooper. berries, these crepes make a satis- in the melted butter. Kids already know how to play by a simple hug. This cleaning tool also features an fying meal. For more healthy Heat an 8-inch nonstick pan with toys and make believe, so • For Pretweens, Keep It ergonomic “O”-shaped handle that 1 recipes, visit www.brucefoods.com. over medium heat. Pour 1 ⁄2 the trick is to transform chores Simple—As little ones get older, lets wrists and hands move natu- ounces crepe batter into the into playtime. Consider the fol- they can take on more responsi- rally along the circle for continu- Sweet Potato Crepes with pan and quickly rotate the pan lowing advice and tips to make a bility out of the game environ- ous comfort—so kids can avoid Berry Filling so the batter forms a thin layer child’s transition from passive ment. Make sure the delegated awkward twists and turns when over the bottom of the pan. bystander to active cleaner a little chores are simple enough for chil- pushing and pulling the vacuum. 2 cups of frozen blueberries, Cook the crepe for 1 minute or smoother: dren to understand and handle, “Getting children involved in blackberries and until it is golden brown. • For Little Ones, Make It A and try limiting tasks to two the household upkeep is a great raspberries, thawed Loosen the edges of the crepe Game—When demonstrating steps. Avoid tasks such as unload- way to teach them about responsi- 1 ⁄2 cup of sugar or Splenda with a spatula, then flip the what children should do, explain ing the dishwasher, which bility,” said Cooper. “By demon- crepe and cook the other side tasks as an instructor would teach requires remembering where strating safe cleaning practices For the Crepe Batter: for about 10 seconds. Remove a new game. Tell kids the rules everything goes and how to orga- and ways to make it fun, you can 2 medium eggs from the pan and set aside. and how they can “win” or get to nize each type of dish. “First, dust have a helper for life.” 1 4 ⁄2 ounces water Repeat until all batter is used. the end of the game. Make the under the table and then throw For retail locations and product 3 ounces milk On a plate, place a small chore a timed race or reward the the paper towel away” is an eas- information about the Eureka 1 6-ounce package of Bruce’s amount of the berries (try to child who is able to pick up the ier two-step process that kids can Optima, consumers can visit Sweet Potato Pancake Mix drain them, if possible) in the most toys. Kids respond well to master. www.eureka.com. 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon center of the crepe and roll 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt into a cigar shape. Top with 1 1 ⁄2 tablespoons unsalted strawberry glaze, chocolate butter, melted syrup or powdered sugar to your liking. Place the berries in a small Makes 6 to 8 crepes.

Heat Up Game Day Get-Togethers Survey Results Report Parents’ Perceptions of How Long Their Child’s ADHD Medication Lasts With Grain Mustard And Ale Wings (NAPSA)—While it is widely trol and Prevention (CDC). (NAPSA)—Game day get- known that children with Atten- ADHD is a psychiatric behav- togethers are always a blast, but tion Deficit Hyperactivity Disor- ioral disorder that manifests as a serving the same old standbys can der (ADHD) often struggle dur- persistent pattern of inattention have both sidelines crying foul. ing the school day, the condition and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity Score a few extra points with your also often impacts other areas of that is more frequent and severe hungry fans by mixing up the tra- a child’s life including home- than is typically observed in indi- ditional game plan and introduc- work, friendships, after-school viduals at a comparable level of ing new versions of favorite activities and family time. If development. The core symptoms recipes. your child is diagnosed with of ADHD include inattention, Grain Mustard and Ale Wings ADHD, it is important to discuss hyperactivity and impulsivity. are the perfect twist to the ever- with the doctor how to best Although there is no “cure”for Children with ADHD may have popular chicken wings and a great manage your child’s symptoms ADHD, there are accepted treat- difficulty focusing, organizing, fol- way to secure home-field advan- throughout the day. ments available that have been lowing instructions and may tage. This original recipe, created Results of a recently released shown in clinical studies to struggle with impulsive behavior. by award-winning Phoenix-area national survey of 500 parents of improve symptoms. If you believe your child exhibits chef Robert McGrath, combines children and adolescents with these symptoms, a trained profes- your favorite ale with original ADHD reported that 60 percent ing until 6 PM,” said Robert sional, such as a pediatrician or Tabasco® brand pepper sauce and of 121 mothers surveyed said Findling, M.D., lead author of child and adolescent psychiatrist, flavorful ingredients like whole that their 6 to 12 year old child’s the survey and Professor of Psy- can perform a comprehensive grain mustard and pepper Jack Heat ale to boiling in me- once-daily ADHD medication chiatry at Case Western Reserve evaluation to determine whether cheese. This quick and easy recipe dium saucepan over medium- stopped working before 6 PM. University and Director of the your child’s behaviors are symp- makes 24 chicken wings but can high heat. Reduce heat to low; This survey was conducted via Division of Adolescent and Child toms of ADHD. easily be doubled or tripled to feed simmer until beer is reduced Internet interviews of 249 par- Psychiatry at University Hos- Treatment Options for the entire team. to approximately 6 ounces. ents of children with ADHD aged pitals Case Medical Center. Children With ADHD Allow to cool slightly. Whisk in 6 to 12 years (125 children took “This may be important because Although there is no “cure” for Grain Mustard and Ale Wings whole grain mustard, Tabasco stimulant medications and 124 ADHD doesn’t only impact a ADHD, there are accepted treat- Created by sauce, melted butter, and children took non-stimulant child’s school performance, but ments available that have been Chef Robert McGrath cheese. medications) and 251 parents of can also impact interactions shown in clinical studies to im- Phoenix, Arizona Preheat vegetable oil in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years with friends, coaches and other prove symptoms. Most doctors rec- fryer to 350°F. (126 adolescents took stimulant family members during after ommend a combination of medica- 24 ounces of your favorite ale Remove and discard wing 1 medications and 125 adolescents school activities, homework and tion and behavioral modifications ⁄2 cup whole grain mustard tips from wings. Separate each 1 took non-stimulant medications). family time.” to achieve optimal results. ⁄2 cup shredded pepper Jack wing into 2 pieces at the joint; The children of the surveyed How Do I Know if If your child has ADHD, talk to cheese trim excess fat and skin. Toss 1 ® parents took their ADHD med- My Child Has ADHD? the doctor about options for treat- ⁄3 cup original Tabasco chicken wings in bowl with ication once daily in the morn- Approximately 7.8 percent of ment to control your child’s symp- brand pepper sauce flour. Fry wings for 10 minutes ing, the majority before 8 AM. all school-age children have been toms throughout the day. 3 tablespoons melted butter or until golden and crispy. “The results illustrate that diagnosed with ADHD at some For more information about Vegetable oil Toss chicken wings with de- parents may not see their chil- point in their lives according to ADHD, visit www.ADHDSupport. 2 dozen chicken wings sired amount of mustard and 1 dren’s ADHD medications work- the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- com. ⁄4 cup Wondra flour or rice ale sauce and serve. flour Makes 24 wings.

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