Kathleen Troy's Blog - Posts Tagged "children-s-books"
Encouraging Reading Habits
What are your kiddos reading?
Reading is an important skill not just for school but for everyday life!
How can you encourage your kids to read?
- Make sure reading materials are easily accessible.
- Let them choose what they want to read. (Even if they want to re-read the same thing for a bit!)
- Make sure their books are age appropriate.
- Use technology! (Maybe they'd like to read on an e-reader.)
- Take your time, not all children will show interest in reading quickly but as the parent you can help them discover the joy of reading over time.
Show support. Give praise. You got this! (And so do they!)
Reading is an important skill not just for school but for everyday life!
How can you encourage your kids to read?
- Make sure reading materials are easily accessible.
- Let them choose what they want to read. (Even if they want to re-read the same thing for a bit!)
- Make sure their books are age appropriate.
- Use technology! (Maybe they'd like to read on an e-reader.)
- Take your time, not all children will show interest in reading quickly but as the parent you can help them discover the joy of reading over time.
Show support. Give praise. You got this! (And so do they!)
Blueberry Doggie Treats🐶
The summer days always go by much too fast.
But the warm days are still here and I thought I'd share a fun way to help keep your pups cool.
So I'm sharing a recipe for blueberry pupsicles below.
If you try it out, let me know how your pup likes them.
Also, I'd also love to know:
Do you call these iced treats "popsicles," "iced lollies," or something else entirely? 😋
DIY Blueberry Doggie Pupsicle Treats🐶
• Recommended: baking sheet
• 2 cup measuring cup
• Blender or food processor
• Unsweetened blueberries (or substitute carrots or apples, etc.) 
• Plain nonfat yogurt
• Water
2. Add more yogurt and reduce the water if your dog prefers a creamier treat.
3. Pour into baking mold/ice cube tray. Leave ample room for the blueberries.
4. Add blueberries to each well until mold is almost filled. The pupsicle will expand as it freezes.
2. If you use a silicone mold place it on a baking sheet BEFORE you fill it. Otherwise, the mold will shift and spill as you put it in the freezer.
But the warm days are still here and I thought I'd share a fun way to help keep your pups cool.
So I'm sharing a recipe for blueberry pupsicles below.
If you try it out, let me know how your pup likes them.
Also, I'd also love to know:
Do you call these iced treats "popsicles," "iced lollies," or something else entirely? 😋
DIY Blueberry Doggie Pupsicle Treats🐶
You will need:
• Recommended: baking sheet
• 2 cup measuring cup
• Blender or food processor
• Unsweetened blueberries (or substitute carrots or apples, etc.) 
• Plain nonfat yogurt
• Water
Instructions:
2. Add more yogurt and reduce the water if your dog prefers a creamier treat.
3. Pour into baking mold/ice cube tray. Leave ample room for the blueberries.
4. Add blueberries to each well until mold is almost filled. The pupsicle will expand as it freezes.
Hints/Tips:
1. Clear space in your freezer for your pupsicles to set evenly.2. If you use a silicone mold place it on a baking sheet BEFORE you fill it. Otherwise, the mold will shift and spill as you put it in the freezer.
