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Many families celebrate spring with a visit to their local playground.
Before your child makes a beeline for the slide or swing set, ensure
your playground safety knowledge is up to date.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE TRUE?
A. Grass is an appropriate surface under playground equipment because it is soft
enough to absorb the impact if your child falls.
B. Your local park should have separate playgrounds for younger and older children.
C. Necklaces, earrings, helmets and clothing with drawstrings should not be worn
at the playground.
D. Wood and metal are safe materials for swing set seats.
To find out the answers to this issue's quiz,
use your smartphone to scan this QR code or visit
www.childrensmercy.org/ssmomquiz.
D
oes your child crave the crunchy, savory taste of potato chips? Try this crispy
after-school snack instead to add an extra serving of legumes to your child's
diet. Use various spice combinations to fit your family's tastes, and recruit your
little ones to help mix up these spicy beans before you pop them in the oven.
INGREDIENTS
2 15-ounce cans of chickpeas, drained
and rinsed
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Spices to taste, such as paprika,
cinnamon, chili powder, cumin or
cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, mix chickpeas, oil
and spices.
3. Transfer mixture to baking sheet and
cook 30 to 40 minutes, until crispy.
4. Let chickpeas cool, then serve. Store
any leftovers in sandwich bags for
easy snacking.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Servings: 8 (1/2 cup)
Calories: 135
Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 161mg
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 5g
Easy, Crunchy
Chickpeas
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