February Parent Connection News
January Recap
Upcoming Events
February 5th - 9th - Valentines for Veterans - please stop by the table in the lobby to decorate a valentine for our beloved Veterans!
February 20 - Table Talk - The Five Love Languages of Children - Tuesdays at 12 noon. Childcare is available and lunch can be purchased for $5.00. Please RSVP to bbcpfumc@gmail.com if you are able to join us!
February 27th, March 6 & 13 - The Five Love Languages of Children continued.
February 22nd - March 21st - Wonderful Wednesday evening session of the Five Love Languages led by Pastor Amy Haines.
February 22nd - 6p.m. - 8p.m. Corks and Crafts Special Pallet Painting Event! Please click on the link to register. Feel free to invite family and friends, all are welcome! http://www.corksandcrafts.biz/list-of-events/custom-pallet-sign-22218-sycamore-creek-country-club-springboro.
March 19th - Parents with a purpose mission - Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC)
March 20th - Table Talk - The myth of the perfect parent
April 16th - Parents with a purpose mission - Springboro Community Assistance Center (SCAC)
April 17th - Table Talk - Delayed Gratification - How to practice and teach delayed gratification in a buy now, pay later world. .
May 15th - Safe as necessary, not as possible - how to avoid helicopter parenting while building your child's self esteem.
Childcare for Valentines parties
February Study - The Five Love Languages of Children
You know you love your child. But how can you make sure your child knows it?
The #1 New York Times bestselling The 5 Love Languages® can help us discover how to speak your child’s love language in a way that he or she understands. Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell help you:
- Discover your child’s love language
- Assist your child in successful learning
- Use the love languages to correct and discipline more effectively
- Build a foundation of unconditional love for your child
Plus: Find dozens of tips for practical ways to speak your child’s love language.
Discover your child's primary language—then speak it—and you will be well on your way to a stronger relationship with your flourishing child.
Recipe of the Month
Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Directions
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the cumin seeds, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Spread in a large baking dish and roast until the potatoes begin to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Remove the baking dish from the oven, push the potatoes to the sides and arrange the chicken breasts in the middle. Season the chicken with salt and drizzle with the garlic mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven; transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice. Add the cilantro to the baking dish and toss with the potatoes. Serve the chicken with the potatoes and lemon wedges. Drizzle with the pan juices.