Article: As above, you may need to spoon the chocolate over. If adding sprinkles, do before allowing the peep to set. If giving away as a gift, slip cellophane bags over the top and tie with a bow where the bag opening reaches the pop stick. This produces a very professional finish.
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Push the cake pop sticks into the base of the peep. Dip the peep into the melted chocolate, holding it by the stick. Push each stick into a Styrofoam block or a cake pop stand to set. Display the peeps pops in a basket or other Easter container filled with Easter grass.
Article: Be patient and gentle with your child, even if you're frustrated by their behavior. Don't make a habit of scolding or criticizing them, or they won't want to open up to you. Show them that you care about them and want to listen to them. If you need to discipline your child, don't do it out of anger. Stay calm and make sure your child understands why the discipline is happening. Build trust by listening to your child when they talk to you. Take their feelings and concerns seriously. During an opportune moment, ask your child if they want to talk about anything. Bring up any concerning symptoms you've noticed. For instance, you could say, "What's been on your mind lately, Elise? I've noticed you don't come out of your room much these days. Is everything OK?" Choose a time when you and your child are not busy or distracted. Many kids just need a little prompting to start talking, but if your child clams up, don't push them to open up to you. Try again another time. Whatever your child tells you, give them your full attention. Don't interrupt. If your child seems to be having a hard time expressing themselves, ask questions to help them find the words they need, but don't put words in their mouth. For instance, if your son is having problems making friends at school, you could say, "It sounds like you're feeling bad about yourself because the other kids don't ask you to play with them. Is that right?" Your child may not know how to identify and express their feelings, especially if they're young. They may also feel embarrassed to talk about their problems. Pay attention to their body language and the things they're not saying in addition to what they're telling you. For instance, if your daughter squirms, avoid eye contact, and folds her arms while telling you that nothing is wrong, she may not be telling the truth. Try asking a few gentle questions to help her open up. Make a habit of talking to your child every day. Learn what their life is like who they spend time with, how they feel about school, and what their hopes and worries are. When you're in tune with your child, you'll notice more quickly when something is off.
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Help your child trust you. Ask your child how they've been feeling lately. Listen to your child. Read between the lines. Check in with your child regularly.
Article: There are a number of different herbal approaches to treat ulcer pain. Talk to your physician first before trying these remedies. In general, these are all very safe, but it is best to be certain they are safe for you. Combining these herbal approaches with the lifestyle modifications listed should significantly improve how you feel. If your symptoms worsen or if new symptoms develop, stop using herbal remedies immediately and talk to your doctor. If you are pregnant, speak to your physician about using any of the herbs listed. Aloe juice decreases inflammation and acts to neutralize the stomach acid, reducing pain. You can drink cup (100 ml) of organic aloe vera juice twice a day if you are experiencing pain. Aloe vera also comes in tablet or gel form. Use as directed on the package. Since aloe vera can act as a laxative, limit it to a total of one to two cups a day. Do not use aloe vera if you have chronic intestinal problems, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome. This method uses your own body's acid sensors to tell it to shut down acid production. To do this, add one tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar to six ounces of water. Drink the mixture once a day. You only need to do this once a day, but daily use may lead to more relief over time. The vinegar doesn't have to be organic, but it does have to be apple cider vinegar. Other vinegars just don't work as well as ACV. Make you own lemonade, limeade, or lemon-limeade. Mix a few teaspoons of pure lemon and/or lime juice into as much water as you would like. If you want, you can add a bit of honey to the drink. Drink this before, during, and after meals. Citrus is acidic, and too much of it may make your ulcers worse. Small, doses diluted with water may help, however. For example, one tablespoon of lemon juice with eight ounces of water may prevent pain when drunk twenty minutes before a meal. The extra acid in the lemon and lime juice tells your body to shut down acid production by a process called "feedback inhibition." When you are feeling ulcer pain, snack on an apple. The pectin in the apple skin acts as a natural antacid. Herbal teas can help soothe your stomach and reduce ulcer pain. Teas made from ginger, fennel, and chamomile are good choices. Ginger acts an an anti-inflammatory and soothing agent for the stomach. It can also help with nausea and vomiting. You can buy ginger tea bags or make your own from fresh ginger. To make fresh ginger tea, cut up about one teaspoon of fresh ginger. Add the ginger to boiling water. Steep for about five minutes. Pour into a mug and drink. Do this anytime during the day, but especially about 20 to 30 minutes before meals. Fennel helps settle the stomach and decreases the acid levels. To make a fennel tea, crush about a teaspoon of fennel seeds. Add the seeds to a cup of boiled water. Add honey to taste. Drink two to three cups a day about 20 minutes before meals. Chamomile tea can calm the stomach and reduce stomach pain by acting as an anti-inflammatory agent. You can buy bags of chamomile tea from any store that sells tea. Ginger tea is considered safe for pregnant women. Cranberry may be able to prevent the growth of H. pylori in your stomach. To get the benefits of cranberries, you can eat cranberry foods, drink cranberry juice, or take extracts. Cranberry contains Salicylic Acid. If you are allergic to aspirin, do not eat cranberry. Cranberry may interfere with some medications, such as Coumadin (warfarin). Talk to your doctor before taking cranberry extracts. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (DGL) works very well to heal the stomach and control hyperacidity and ulcer pain. It is available as chewable tablets, and the taste might take some getting used to. Follow manufacturer's instructions this usually means two to three tablets every four to six hours. Slippery elm coats and soothes irritated tissues. Try it either as a three to four ounce drink or as a tablet. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's directions for the tablets. Slippery elm can have serious side effects and should not be taken if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Talk to your physician about herbal treatments. Drink aloe vera juice. Take apple cider vinegar. Make yourself lemonade. Eat an apple. Make herbal teas. Try cranberry. Take licorice root. Use slippery elm.