What Can a Religion Tutor Do For Your Child?

What Can a Religion Tutor Do For Your Child?If you want to help your children learn about their religion and even help them develop an interest in it, then you can do so by using a religion tutor. There are many different kinds of religion tutors and each has their own strengths and weaknesses. Let's look at some of the basics and benefits of having one of these professional help.One of the advantages of using a religion tutor is that they will not only teach your child about their religion, but will also help him or her develop an interest in their religion. You may even find yourself teaching your child about the religion when your child is not really interested in it. However, this is by no means an easy task because religion in particular is such a powerful subject for a child. You need to put into practice some basic things so that your child does not develop an interest in it and keeps it at arm's length.Religion is often a subject that is difficult for most parents to talk abo ut with their children. Many parents often feel that teaching their children about religion is somehow going against the tenets of their faith. However, this is not the case at all. If you want to teach your child about religion, it will actually not be to their detriment. You may find that as they get older, they are able to better understand the importance of religion.With the right religion tutor, you can help your child to understand more about the religion and that will only help the two of you to grow closer together. This can be done by discussing with your child and talking about what the religion is about and why it is important. In fact, you may even find that your child will be interested in knowing more about it and therefore help to develop an interest in it.Religion has long been a subject that has been debated. This is because for many people, it is a subject that is very emotional. They often see it as something tobe strongly discussed. This is why it is so important to have someone to help you talk about it and help you develop an interest in it.Religion is an important part of our society. It is important to discuss it with your children in order to teach them about it. As they get older, they will not only understand why it is important, but will also be able to appreciate its importance.Religion is a subject that can be taught with patience and love. There are many religions, each with their own beliefs and practices. This will help to teach your child about his or her religion and the things that are important to it.

How Can You Become a Cake Decorator

How Can You Become a Cake Decorator Your First Steps: Decorating Cakes for Fun and Profit ChaptersIntroduction to the Sugar ArtsBuy Tools and Play With ThemWork With Various Types of IcingWorking in a Cake Shop or Supermarket BakeryFlying Solo: Starting Your Cake Decorating BusinessWhen one thinks ‘artist’, generally, thoughts run to painting, singing, dancing, writing...So, it logically follows that most people, when asked about their artistic and creative abilities, will assert that they are not in the least the creative sort. That can’t be true.Creativity is a concept that covers a wide scope of the human experience: we find creative solutions to business problems, personal relationships and even to arrange our lives so that they are most pleasing, productive and peaceful.Taking that last thought a step further: we coordinate our clothing, match our jewellery and arrange our dinner table and our food so that it is most appealing.Decorating cakes is a natural extension of that very common, very human impulse.You might have sauntered past a cake shop and, enticed b y the sweet smell emanating from within, lingered over the display in the shop window. Or maybe your best mate recently got married and the cake was the highlight of the reception party.Perhaps you are a fan of The Great British Bake-Off...Wherever you came by the idea that you’d like to try your hand at cake decorating, your Superprof would like to help you get on your way to becoming the sugar artist you never thought you could be. GiovanniCooking Teacher 4.83 (12) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HalimaCooking Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors HakimCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors VincenzoCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GinellaCooking Teacher £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArronCooking Teacher 5.00 (2) £9/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoshuaCooking Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FlickCooking Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1 st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsIntroduction to the Sugar Arts Cupcake decorating is the new decorating frontier in our weight-obsessed times Image by Free-Photos from PixabayThe sugar arts are a real thing and those who create luscious confections are called sugar artists.They range from chocolatiers at Godiva and Richart to the cupcakes at the Hummingbird Bakery chain in London.Wedding cake makers have long been in the spotlight; their sugar flowers adorning or cascading down the tiered cake is a highlight of any wedding celebration. Just think of all of the press dedicated to Harry and Meghan’s cake, and the one at his brother’s wedding a few years before.Today, the discerning party host/ess will ensure their event finishes with a lavishly decorated dessert suited to the occasion.Birthday cakes are a big deal but so are cakes for retirement parties, seasonal events â€" we are coming up on All Hallow’s Eve. Cakes for baby showers, graduation, fancy dress and themed parties... the list goes on and the market for designer cakes is huge!You ’ll note that we said ‘decorated dessert’ rather than ‘cake’; there is a good reason for that.Our country’s current focus on healthy eating and portion control has driven miniature cakes to the forefront of cake decorating ideas.Lately, the craze has centred around cupcakes â€" the American name for fairy cakes. The most famous cake shops in London tout cupcakes as though they were always a British thing but it is their American name that gives them such cachet.For those rigidly monitoring their sugar intake, cake pops are just the thing. They amount to a two-bite portion of cake, wildly decorated and mounted on a stick. Often, you can find a display of cake pops by a restaurant’s or coffee shop’s cash register. Their resemblance to a lolly makes kids, especially, clamour for them.The sum total of this exposé is that there are plenty of ways to express yourself as a sugar artist; as many ways as there are types of cake and reasons for them. You don’t have to decid e just yet what types of cake you will work with â€" tiered cakes, layer cakes, cupcakes or cake lollies; the best place to start is to see what you can do with the tools and supplies at your disposal.Buy Tools and Play With ThemFor those who are now actively considering a career as a sugar artist, investment in cake decorating tools is no longer idle speculation but the next logical step on the way to their goal.The trick is, what should you buy? And how does one learn how to use their new toys?The second question is easy: you can take a cake decorating course that will feature the most common tools and how to use them. If you’re of a hardy type, one who enjoys discovering things on your own, you can experiment without the benefit of any instruction.The question of what tools to buy is a bit more complex because there are so many tools and accessories designed for decorating cakes!At the very least, you should have:Spatulas: straight, offset and several rubber spatulas (for stirr ing and for scraping)A cake stand: it functions as a turntable so that you can pipe icing on with one hand while turning with the otherPiping bags: reusable or disposable; you should have more than oneDecorating tips in various sizes; also include at least one rose nailAs you get more advanced â€" or more adventurous, you may consider adding an airbrush set to your arsenal, along with some silicone molds to practise making different decorations. You may also consider adding a few stencils to your toolkit so that you don’t have to make the same design over and over again.Now that you have a well-equipped toolkit, it is time to start working with different icings.You can start with videos and tutorials online or invest in a few books about cake decorating. If you don’t care to invest in such books, you may find them on loan at your local library. A cake stand is more than a fancy serving platter; it can help you decorate cakes Image by Terri Cnudde from PixabayWorking in a Cake Shop or Supermarket BakeryOnce you’ve built up a sizable portfolio â€" you should always take pictures of your creations, even if you’ve copied other cake designers (be sure to give them credit for the design!), you will be ready to apply for a position as a cake decorator.Your work there will entail dealing with customers â€" helping them select the cake design best suited to their occasion. If no such model is available for them to see, you may have to sketch your idea out on paper.Besides dealing with customers and decorating pre-baked cakes, you may be tasked with helping to maintain inventory and ordering the ingredients, decorating supplies and tools you need. You may also be charged with generating new business; that may involve handing out samples or coupons in the store’s aisles, if you work in a supermarket.Please note that, if you inte nd to work in such a commercial enterprise, you will have to have a Level 2 food hygiene certificate. You should learn how to decorate biscuits; it is the next big thing in cake decorating circles! Image by Susanne Jutzeler, suju-foto from PixabayFlying Solo: Starting Your Cake Decorating BusinessPragmatic matters like earning one’s living aside, the reason you became a sugar artist is to express yourself in your preferred medium. As such, many such artists feel that decorating cakes on demand, in a supermarket or bakery, is too confining.If you echo that sentiment, it may be time to consider starting your own business.Here again, you have to heed certain rules and laws: you will need a food hygiene certificate and you will need to register your business with HMRC.Besides those two non-negotiable mandates, you will have plenty of leeway. You can work out of your home or open a shop (beware of overhead costs!).You may consider building a website and, as many other fabulous cake decorators do, post video tutorials online. You could also partner with a catering firm or two; that’s a great way for your work to gain exposure!Finally, you could host cake decorating classes â€" not quite as self-defeating a proposition as it sounds. Just because you show others how to tap into their artistic potential using buttercream frosting as a medium, doesn’t mean they won’t come to you for their future cake decoration needs.The key is to launching a successful business is getting your name out there; any way you can think of to do that is a step in the right direction. Some sugar artists trade on their online presence - social media, especially Instagram.Thinking back on the keen child that you were, scribbling and colouring on every available scrap of paper you came across, would you dare to say that you don’t have an artistic bone in your body?It’s not possible. More likely is the fact that you simply haven’t found your medium of expression yet. Could sugar be it?Now delve deeper into the art of making cakes...

Tips for Reviewing the Midyear Report Card

Tips for Reviewing the Midyear Report Card The school year has reached the halfway mark, which means it is report card time. Co-Founder and CEO Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center says that while some parents and children dread this time of year, report cards present an opportunity to make adjustments if needed and get children back on track. The midyear report card is a great chance for parents to assess their childrens strengths, weaknesses, progress and study skills, she says. Parents should open the lines of communication with their children and childrens teachers and guidance counselors and formulate a plan for the rest of the year to address any parent concerns. Huntington offers parents these tips when reviewing the report card: Its important to focus on progress. Too often, parents jump to the letter grades and dont spend time looking at much else. What you should look for is your childs progress toward mastery of grade-level standards. How is your child growing this school year? Pay attention to progress indicators and benchmarks. Effort matters most. Parents who are involved in the homework routine at home should have a good sense of how their children are doing on school work, but the report card will shed additional light. Look for marks and comments on the report card that highlight your childs effortand whether that effort is reflected in his or her grades, as it should be. Look for common warning signs. Low grades are one problem, but keep an eye out for other common red flags, including any indicators that your child has poor study skills, lacks focus, struggles to keep up or has difficulty with essential skills like organization and time management. If youve noticed a change in your childs demeanor and these kinds of issues are showing up on the report card, a discussion with the teacher is a good idea before the crisis period worsens. Content knowledge is just one measure. Yes, it is important to review your childs grades on content knowledge in the core subjects, but in todays education landscape, there are many other measures of students performance. Review the report card for comments and marks on your childs higher-level thinking, problem solving, comprehension and other similar abilities. Attitude is everything. Childrens attitudes about school are very tellingand a child who seems indifferent or angry about school is likely dealing with low confidence and feelings of hopelessness. Pay attention to any comments from the teacher (and probe further during the parent-teacher conference) on your childs motivation and overall attitude about learning and his or her grades. Report cards are a valuable tool for parents to gain a detailed understanding of how their child is performing in school. And no matter what the midyear report card looks like, Huntington encourages parents to keep in mind that no problem is insurmountable. If your childs midyear report card highlighted areas of concern, call Huntington, she says. There is plenty of time to address and correct issues before the end of the year, and help your child re-build his or her self-esteem and finish the year strong. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2019 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

English Listening Exercises The Most Famous Man Youve Never Heard Of

English Listening Exercises The Most Famous Man Youve Never Heard Of Hello online English learners! Ive been busy for the last week, but well be posting a lot of new blogs and videos this week, starting today.Were starting off with an English listening exercise using one of my other favorite English language podcasts, Radiolab. Radiolab is hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. According to their website:Radiolab believes your ears are a portal to another world. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. Big questions are investigated, tinkered with, and encouraged to grow. Bring your curiosity, and well feed it with possibility.Basically, the show is really interesting and fun to listen to. Below youll find one of their shows, about Lincoln Beachey a great aviator, the first person to discover aerobatics, but has been essentially forgotten by history. After the podcast, there are reading questions to try. Contact us if youre interested in a class based on this program./* */Today on t he podcast we start off ____ ___   _____ in New York City.What does the above phrase mean?Lincoln is the most famous man _____ _____ ____ __.What was Lincoln like as a kid? What in particular was unusual?What were planes like when Beachey was 18?What happened to him in L.A.?But Lincoln Beachey __ _ _____ ______ decided to do something _______ ___.He went _______.What did he do with a handkerchief?What does Jad think of that?Why did he retire, and return from retirement?How did he die?What kept his name alive?Online English Classes

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace What To Do As a Student/Young Adult Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/metoo-women-harassment-sexual-2859980/ Understanding sexual harassment is a huge part of the fight against it. Sexual harassment is technically defined as, “Harassment (typically of a woman) in a workplace, or other professional or social situation, involving the making of unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks.” Basically, sexual harassment can range from disgusting and uncomfortable comments to disturbing actions (a form of sexual assault). If a person is making you feel uneasy or unsafe in the workplace because of a sexual remark or action, that’s when you know it’s sexual harassment. Since sexual harassment isn’t just one particular thing, it can be hard to identify when you’ve been harassed and when you should say something. The rule of thumb, in my opinion, is if you feel uncomfortable, you should say something about it. If you’ve been sexually harassed at work, there are a few steps that I recommend taking so that you receive justice after experiencing this horrific act. First and foremost I would talk to a friend/colleague within the company so that you don’t have to fight this battle alone. This person can either be a confidant, or they can help you when you choose to speak to someone higher-up about the incident. After talking to a trusted friend/colleague, you should talk to Human Resources. The people working in the Human Resources offices of any company are trained and know the protocol when it comes to sexual harassment in the workplace. You go an HR person and tell them your problem face-to-face so nothing is misconstrued and so they can see how serious the problem. In addition, you can talk to your HR representative about different ways of handling it. Once you go to HR they will be the communication between you and the sexual harasser. If HR doesn’t do anything about it, you talk to your boss. Companies are aware of the seriousness of sexual assault and they want to prevent any incidences within the workplace. If you set up a meeting with your boss, they will understand the severity of the situation and how the incident has caused you to question the company’s integrity and the people they choose to hire. Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/action-analysis-business-2277292/ If you are nervous to go to your boss, you can bring a friend/colleague with you for emotional support. If you are a woman and your boss is a man and you don’t feel comfortable talking to him about it, find a woman in a high-up position who can help you navigate the issue. Having another female voice can help you find some closure in the incident and they can help you navigate the process of reporting sexual harassment within the company. However, when it comes to sexual harassment, the most important thing is your health, both mentally and physically. If you are having trouble coping with the situation, it is important to ask for help. That help can be from a friend, a colleague, or even a therapist. There is no reason why you should have to deal with the emotional repercussions of something you didn’t ask for nor deserve. Healing from a case of sexual harassment goes so far beyond contacting your HR representative. You are the one who you should be worried about. Don’t worry about your position in the company or people finding out, you need to take care of yourself when it comes to something as serious as sexual harassment. I want all of my female readers to remember that sexual harassment isn’t okay and if you are a victim of sexual harassment, you did not ask for it, it’s not your fault, and you will make it through, I promise. It’s devastating that sexual harassment is such a terrible epidemic in the workplace, but that’s why it’s important to stand up for yourself if you find yourself in an uncomfortable sexual situation. You are not alone and you have people in your corner, never forget that.

Advice from Past Winners How to finish the Language Challenge!

Advice from Past Winners How to finish the Language Challenge! So we recently received feedback from many of our past Language Challenge winners and wanted to share what weve found from everyones responses. We were very surprised as all the Language Challenge winners had the exact same advice on how they finished the challenge and weve summarized it in the following graphic: Just finished with week one and some of out #LanguageChallenge contestants are asking us some #tips on #howtowin. Heres the #answer #quotation #secrettosuccess #dontgiveup #italki #foreignlanguage #languages #languagelearning A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Jan 25, 2015 at 6:41am PST Advice from Past Winners How to finish the Language Challenge! So we recently received feedback from many of our past Language Challenge winners and wanted to share what weve found from everyones responses. We were very surprised as all the Language Challenge winners had the exact same advice on how they finished the challenge and weve summarized it in the following graphic: Just finished with week one and some of out #LanguageChallenge contestants are asking us some #tips on #howtowin. Heres the #answer #quotation #secrettosuccess #dontgiveup #italki #foreignlanguage #languages #languagelearning A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Jan 25, 2015 at 6:41am PST

8 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

8 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Photo taken from PTPAs Blogaholics Its SAD that everyone starts to feel down during these cold times, and no I dont mean sad like the emotion, even though it definitely applies! Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months, usually in the beginning of the cold season. And who wouldnt be, especially with this death of a semester system? As a happy-go-lucky college student who never really deals with mood swings and depression, I was kind of shocked when I didnt feel like myself last week. Then again, coming from warm climates, I didnt know that someone could get so depressed in cold weather. I was in this weird funk and I didnt know why until a friend of mine pointed out that I may have been suffering from this concept of SAD. It was odd to me since this was technically the first time ever that I was actually depressed. Curious as I am, I needed to get out of this, so I found 8 ways to beat the winter blues this year: 1.  Exercise.  Whether its a walk outside or a jog in the RPAC, exercise naturally releases endorphins in the body plus relieves you of daily stress. 2.  Eat a healthy diet.  I know this can be difficult, especially being budget-friendly college students with pizza and fast food delivery at the touch of a button. But what you eat greatly affects your energy levels and mood. Stay away from processed carbs (such as white bread and rice) and go for more complex carbs (like whole grains and vegetables), which help stabilize blood sugar and energy levels. 3.  Take in some vitamin D.  Although the most natural way to get your daily dose of vitamin D is from the sun, that can be a little difficult to find in the middle of winter in Ohio. Instead opt for more vitamin D-rich foods such as salmon, milk and eggs, or take a vitamin D supplement instead. 4.  Avoid binge drinking.  I understand its college, but shots of vodka are not the cure for depression and the hangover will definitely not help your mood the morning after. 5.  Be social.  After long hours of studying and spending hours in Thompson, you deserve to have social interaction with the rest of the world. Plan a night out with your friends or a shopping trip to Easton. The anticipation of the event will improve your mood and can keep you motivated. 6.  Relax.  Sometimes this is a difficult concept to comprehend, but it may be one of the best possible things you could do during the cold season. Have some time every day where you do absolutely nothing. Its totally acceptable to sit on the couch for a couple hours to catch up on American Horror Story or Breaking Amish. 7.  Embrace the winter season.  Instead of thinking about all the things you cant do in the cold snow, think of ways you can have fun in the snow. Go ice skating, sledding, or make a snowman on the Oval. Dont forget to end your day with a cup of hot chocolate! 8. Dont forget the ZZZs.  Your body is already in a funk from the changing seasons, and depriving yourself of sleep wont help at all. Make sure youre getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep, and a short 30-minute nap midday can help you re-energize yourself for the rest of the day. Bipolar weather is an understatement here in Ohio (I mean, wasnt it 80 degrees and sunny two weeks ago?!), but with the warm Fall weather coming to an end, well all get through it together. Theres no reason a little bit of wind and snow should keep us from enjoying life. Until then, happy Winter, everyone!