DOGS 101

This organisation is trying to get people back to nature and believe dogs are the key to a true nature connection. This workshop - the first of a series - is free admission and will take place in English and Greek.

The effects of divorce on children

Many children whose parents divorce every year feel as if their worlds are falling apart. Divorcing parents are usually very concerned about the welfare of their children during this troublesome process.
Yet parents who split have reasons for hope. Researchers have found that only a relatively small percentage of children experience serious problems in the wake of divorce or, later, as adults.

Rapid Recovery
Divorce affects most children in the short run, but research suggests that kids recover rapidly after the initial blow. In a 2002 study psychologist E. Mavis Hetherington and her then graduate student Anne  found that many children experience short-term negative effects from divorce, especially anxiety, anger, shock and disbelief. These reactions typically diminish or disappear by the end of the second year. Only a minority of kids suffer longer.

Most children of divorce also do well in the longer term. In a quantitative review, sociologist Paul R. Amato, examined the possible effects on children several years after a divorce. The studies compared children of married parents with those who experienced divorce at different ages. The investigators followed these kids into later childhood, adolescence or the teenage years, assessing their academic achievement, emotional and behavior problems, delinquency, self-concept and social relationships. On average, the studies found only very small differences on all these measures between children of divorced parents and those from intact families, suggesting that the vast majority of children endure divorce well.

Researchers have consistently found that high levels of parental conflict during and after a divorce are associated with poorer adjustment in children. The effects of conflict before the separation, however, may be the reverse in some cases. In a 1985 study Hetherington and her associates reported that some children who are exposed to high levels of marital discord prior to divorce adjust better than children who experience low levels. Apparently when marital conflict is muted, children are often unprepared when told about the upcoming divorce. They are surprised, perhaps even terrified, by the news. In addition, children from high-discord families may experience the divorce as a welcome relief from their parents' fighting.

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New: 3Dots Artlab

We are an alternative art lab situated in larnaca, from med high school going towards the tennis courts, 2nd turning to your right.... the little white house to your right!

The subjects we teach vary, we have painting for all ages (a variety of mediums), illustration (character design, story board making and book/comic making) craft lessons, and finally experimental arts which is a lesson using using colours, sounds, as well as visual imagery and body expression to create art!

Tel: 96 590 324
Email: 3dotsartlab@gmail.com


STARTING IN APRIL!

3DotsArt Lab are opening new classes  on Saturdays from 11:00-13:00 for all ages ...

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Oyster Mushrooms in Garlic Wine Sauce with Pasta

I do love mushrooms but at the moment I'm just loving these beautiful oyster mushrooms and on the look-out for recipes and this is one of the first ones I found and now is my favourite pasta dish, just so delicious, and so perfect with pasta coated with a buttery lemony wine sauce, a quick and easy dish, served with garlic bread, I'm sure will be on your favourite list too!! Enjoy!!

Ingredients

• 500g Oyster mushrooms, cut into bit-sized pieces
• 1 cup flour
• Garlic powder, salt &pepper
• ¼ cup Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Basil and Parsley, chopped
• A couple of cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup white wine
• Cooked pasta, I like to use Spaghettini

Method

1. Season the flour with garlic powder and salt & pepper,
2. Dredge the mushrooms in the flour.
3. Heat oil and butter in a non-stick pan. 
4. Fry the mushrooms until golden brown and set aside….you will be tempted at this stage to squeeze lemon juice on the mushrooms and munch a few….if you think you'll be tempted use ore mushrooms!!
5. Using the same pan, sauté the garlic in the olive oil and butter until softened.
6. Deglaze the pan by pouring in the wine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until alcohol has dissolved. Turn heat off.
7. Add lemon juice and mushrooms and mix.
8. Add pasta and sprinkle lemon zest and herbs.
9. Just delicious served with garlic bread.

Androulla 

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