We just returned from an outing to our local grocery. The children were so well behaved I let them each pick out a candy bar. I of course was especially well behaved so I got a bag of M&M's.
While munching on my delectable treat little Rose came by with her adorable eyes and gave me a sweet "pweese" while holding out a kiss ably chubby hand. So yeah I caved and gave her one. As I asked her to name the color of her prize inspiration struck and I thought of how valuable the M&M is to a mother when used wisely.
Use # 1 Teaching colors to a toddler.
A kid will always give you there undivided attention when your waving chocolate in front of their nose.
Use # 2 Teaching Math
Adding (kids love this part)
Subtracting(only if they are subtracting by eating them)
Counting (this can be suspenseful)
Use #3 Toilet training
I have used this bribery tool with all of my kids (love it)
Use #4 Therapy
Mom always gets to help herself when a chocolate emergency arises
Now if any of you parents out there want to condemn me for using sugar to "train" my kids well go for it but my kids will know their colors, math and use a toilet all thanks to the special candy that won't melt in your hands. While most importantly their mother will live to tell about it.
Friday, July 18, 2008
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