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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 31, 2017 D-3 HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday Deadline for all Real Estate ads is 5 p.m. EVERY Monday Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice. WAYNE DYER Family Talk by By Dr. James C. Dobson The 'Terrible Twos' Youth First Today by Brooke Skipper, Youth First, Inc. Raising a kind child in an unkind world Turning on the news or logging into social media each day, you are sure to be bombarded with messages of fear, anger and intolerance. The constant turmoil in our coun- try and our world makes the thought of raising children scary. Will they be safe? Will they make good friends? Will they get bullied? What if they are the bully? It seems more important than ev- er to raise kids who can understand and be kind to other people. You do not have to go out of your way to do so. Teaching empathy should be part of everyday life: how you respond to your child's questions, how you solve con- flict with siblings, how you strengthen his or her capacity to think about oth- er people. You have influence in foster- ing your child's ability to empathize. Here are some easy ways to build empathy into each day: 1. Develop "feelings" language. A child cannot be expected to consid- er the emotions of others if they do not first understand their own. This goes beyond the basic happy/sad/mad. Try pointing out different emotions in books, T V shows, and those around you. Use a variety of words to strength- en their "feelings" vocabulary such as frustrated, hurt, hopeful, or excited. 2. Demonstrate empathy in your own behavior. Empathizing with your child can be done in many ways, in- cluding tuning in to their physical and emotional needs, understanding and respecting their individual personali- ties, and taking a genuine interest in their lives. Children also learn empa- thy by watching our interactions with others. They'll notice if we are friend- ly to the server at a restaurant or rude to the cashier at the grocery. 3. Be consistent. If you ask your child to use kind language when speak- ing to others, make sure you are mod- eling that language in your own con- versations. If you've been short-tem- pered with your child or spoken harshly to your spouse, apologize. All parents make mistakes. It's how you address your mistake afterward that makes a difference. 4. Recognize kindness. When your child shares a toy with someone or gives the dog a hug, be sure to ac- knowledge the actions as kind. Over time, your child will understand that being a helpful friend, sibling, neigh- bor, and human being is something you value. 5. Praise daily, but don't over- do it. Praising your child's efforts is important for building confidence and positive self-esteem. However, you do not want your child to demand praise for small, expected tasks. Find a bal- ance that works in your home. We should expect our kids to help around the house, with siblings, and with neighbors and only reward uncom- mon acts of kindness. 6. Promote emotional literacy. Many schools are working to incor- porate social/emotional learning pro- grams. Talk with your child's Youth First social worker, teacher, or coun- selor to determine what is available at their school. 7. Volunteer. Teaching your child the gift of giving back is an invaluable lesson. Children learn to think about the experience of those around them and can appreciate the positive aspects of their own life. There are many ways to volunteer in the community that are also age-appropriate. A social media meme is making the rounds that states, "We need to care less about whether our children are academically gifted and more about whether they sit with the lonely kid in the cafeteria." There is a lot of power in this statement. In order to create a kinder world, we need to teach our chil- dren the importance of being kind and thinking about the feelings of others. This column is contributed by Brooke Skipper, LCSW, school social worker for Youth First, Inc., a local nonprofit ded- icated to strengthening youth and fam- ilies. To learn more about Youth First, visit www.youthfirstinc.org or call 812- 421-8336. GORGONZOLA AND ORANGE CHICKEN TENDERS Share your favorite recipe! www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes Monica's Meals in Minutes PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 mealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net FACEBOOK MAIL EMAIL a MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair Since we eat a lot of chicken in my house, I'm always looking for a way to switch it up. This week, I found a recipe to do just that. It employs different flavors, in- cluding orange, which my hus- band loves. One of the best parts is I have all except two ingredi- ents already so I don't have to pick up very much at the grocery store. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 pound chicken tenderloins 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup orange marmalade, warmed 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese DIRECTIONS 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and salt. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coat- ing adhere. 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink. 3. Drizzle with warm marmalade; top with cheese. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until cheese begins to melt. Source: www.TasteOfHome.com Question: Are the "terrible twos" really so terrible? Answer: It has been said that all human beings can be classified into two broad categories: those who would vote "yes" to the var- ious propositions of life, and those who would be in- clined to vote "no." I can tell you with confidence that each toddler around the world would definitely cast a negative vote! If there is one word that characterizes the period between fifteen and twenty-four months of age, it is no! No, he doesn't want to eat his cereal. No, he doesn't want to play with his dump truck. No, he doesn't want to take his bath. And you can be sure, no, he doesn't want to get to bed anytime at all. It is easy to see why this period of life has been called "the first adolescence," because of the nega- tives, conflict and defiance of the age. Perhaps the most frustrating as- pect of the "terrible twos" is the ten- dency of kids to spill things, destroy things, eat horrible things, fall off things, flush things, kill things, and get into things. They also have a knack for doing embarrass- ing things, like sneezing on a nearby man at a lunch counter. During these tod- dler years, any unexplained silence of more than thirty seconds can throw an adult into a sudden state of panic. What mother has not had the thrill of open- ing the bedroom door, only to find To- ny Tornado covered with lipstick from the top of his pink head to the carpet on which he stands? On the wall is his own artistic creation with a red handprint in the center, and through- out the room is the aroma of Chanel No. 5 with which he has anointed his baby brother. Wouldn't it be inter- esting to hold a national convention sometime, bringing together all the mothers who have experienced that exact trauma? The picture sounds bleak, and ad- mittedly, there are times when a little toddler can dismantle the peace and tranquility of a home. (My son Ryan loved to blow bubbles in the dog's wa- ter dish, a game which still horrifies me.) However, with all of its strug- gles, there is no more thrilling time of life than this period of dynamic blos- soming and unfolding. New words are being learned daily, and the cute verbal expressions of that age will be remembered for half a century. It is a time of excitement over fairy sto- ries and Santa Claus and furry puppy dogs. And most important, it is a pre- cious time of loving and warmth that will scurry by all too quickly. There are millions of older parents today with grown children who would give all they possess to relive those bub- bly days with their toddlers. Dr. Dobson Answers Your Questions by Dr. James Dobson. Public Auto Auction with Lawn & Garden JUNE 3, 2017 - 8:30 a.m. Accepting Consignments until ursday Eve., at 5pm Watch the website for listings and photos Come out to preview and inspect vehicles on Friday before the auction! Expecting 150+ vehicles, also selling a truck load of Nursery Stock and lawn & garden items in 2nd auction ring....bring a friend! Graber Auctions ~ 812-254-2220 Mark J. Graber - AU19400133 1382 S. State Rd 257, Washington, IN ~ www.graberauctions.com REAL ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, June 24 • 2 p.m. EDT 10 Acres +/- White Oak Area For more information or inspection, contact: Hill's Auction Center WM Keith Hill IN #AU01020879 (812) 789-6367 or Jason Keeker (812) 354-2419 Auction service www.hillsauctionservice.com Located: 4 miles west of JCT. 257 and 56, Otwell, IN. Then south 2 miles on CR 725 E. (State Forest Rd.), near White Oak. Excellent location for home site, farming, hunting, woods, pasture and investors. Auctioneer's Note: Auction conducted at Hill's Auction Center. Owner: Terry Kempf 812-598-3936 Lic. #AU10800006 REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION Saturday, June 10 • 10am CDT 210 N. Main St., Haubstaudt, IN 47639 For more information, Contact Johny Ray REAL ESTATE 3 bedroom 1½ bath brick home with large pole barn. PERSONAL PROPERTY - Furniture, Household Items, Firearms, Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Lawn & Garden Items plus more. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Kimberly K. Middleton, James F. Middleton, Jr., Lo- reli G. Yon and Jerry W. Yon convey to Gerald Bradford Burke and Ruth Lynn Burke, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Keith Jenkins, Sr. and Jane Jenkins convey to David M. Jenkins and Hannah Jenkins, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. David M. Jenkins and Hannah Jenkins convey to Keith Jenkins, Sr. and Jane Jenkins, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Patoka Valley Conservation Partners LLC conveys to Steve Etherton and Heather Etherton, real estate as re- corded in Pike County. Dean K. Schmett conveys to Tyler N. Bradshaw and Erin R. Bradshaw, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Robyn L. Goins conveys to Lisa K. Freudenberg and Maria C. Manges, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Bob E. Loveless, Leana Sue Lewis and Co-trustees of Elizabeth Ann Loveless quitclaim to (1/3) Leana Sue Lewis, (1/3) Bob E. Loveless, (1/6) Jill Loveless Ham- ilton and (1/6) Justin Loveless, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Sharon R. Barrett AK A Sharon Rose Barrett conveys to Michael Stanley, real estate as recorded in Pike Coun- ty. Cassandra D. Whittington conveys to Mitchell R. Modesitt, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Dustin Schnarr conveys to Jeffrey Haas, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Timothy W. Malotte and Andrea L. Smedley FK A An- drea L. Malotte convey to Patricia A. Malotte, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Debra Kaye Wickman, Mark Alan Braunecker, Jaclyn Ann Braunecker, Gayle Margaret Davis, Stacy Josephine Smith FK A Stacy Josephine Schneider and Jeffrey Lee Braunecker convey to Daniel Smith and Stacy J. Smith, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Donald R. Furman, Jacequeline A. Furman and Jar- ed L. Furman convey to Jared L. Furman and Angela D. Furman, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Ronald L. Hamm and Candy Hamm convey to Saman- tha Raye Scott, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Marvin B. Behnke and Elizabeth A. Behnke convey to Marvin Bruno Behnke Trustee, Elizabeth A. Behn- ke Trustee and Behnke Family Trust, real estate as re- corded in Pike County. Joshua L. Uebelhor and Brooke M. Uebelhor convey to Lester Leroy Wagler and Lisa Diane Wagler, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Sammy D. Polen conveys to Robert N. Rhodes, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Si Yi Lin and Ya Ling Ni convey to West Zeffrey, real estate as recorded in Pike County.