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Agriculture Page 3 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Helpful tips for parents during these stressful times By Kristy Spalding themselves on the floor,” Have the child blow faster whole family, give the child ment. Say ‘I’m glad you told so parents (or grandparents) Beckham County Exten- Hubbs-Tait said. “Because and end with slower blow- the choice of calming down me how sad you are. Not can take some time off. Be sion Office they can hurt themselves ing and breathing to increase there or going to their room being with your friends is sure to follow all safety Parenting can be a struggle or others, it’s important to calming. to scream and cry,” Hubbs- hard. I think you can finish guidelines of wearing masks even under the best of cir- take steps to help prevent A key element when a Tait said. “However, only of- what your teacher wants you and washing hands often. cumstances. This year has this behavior. When children child throws a tantrum is fer choices you’re willing to to do now, and then we can “During these stressful ushered in many new chal- are calm, parents can teach for the parent, grandparents, put into practice.” talk ways for you to safely times, it’s imperative parents lenges for parents, includ- them how to breathe in order childcare provider or teacher With older children who connect with your friends. and other primary caregiv- ing economic and health to calm themselves when to remain calm. may be stressed with virtual Recognize the child’s com- ers take breaks. Some of the concerns, as well as dealing the kids become frustrated. “It’s important for the or homeschool learning, it’s petence and effort, as well as breaks can be with the kids,” with distance learning is- When parents see that a tod- adult to practice their own important to keep a routine. promote independence and Hubbs-Tait said. “For exam- sues. Couple those with nor- dler or preschooler is be- self-calming routines and Balance the student’s learn- planning. Also, encourage ple, take the kids on a walk mal toddler temper tantrums coming more stressed, they take a few deep, cleansing ing time with relaxed time flexibility and accentuate the and look for positive things. and the result is a recipe for a can help them calm down and activity time. Practice breaths or whatever calm- positive and eliminate the Look for community oppor- highly stressed parent. with breathing exercises.” ing methods work best for patience, patience and more negative.” tunities where you and your Now is a great time to get One method is to teach the you,” Hubbs-Tart said. “If patience and look for the Parents also need to take children can help. We're ex- back to parenting basics to child to blow on a pinwheel. needed, have someone calm positive moments in each care of themselves dur- periencing a time of greatly help prevent and cope with Encourage the youngster stay with the child while you day. ing this time. It can be very heightened anxiety and dis- tress and it’s vital to stay children’s temper tantrums to make it spin slowly and walk away to calm your- To help enhance focus stressful trying to maintain physically and emotionally and distance learning blues, then faster. End with slower self.” during school time, select a working full time while healthy.” said Laura Hubbs-Tait, blowing/breathing to in- When dealing with the location in the home that is helping children learn. Par- For additional informa- Oklahoma State University crease calming. Another tantrum, help the child be- exclusively theirs for learn- ents often may feel there is tion, contact Kristy Spald- Extension parenting special- breathing exercise is to have come calm by speaking ing. Avoid distractions by no break from kids or work. ing, Beckham and Washita ist. the child take a deep breath softly. Hold the child gently turning off all electronics not To get a break, pair up Counties’ FCS Extension “A toddler or young child while raising their arms over and have them use breathing needed for instruction. with other parents and Educator, at the Beckham expresses frustration and their head and pretending and calming routines. Do not “Help your child identify families and trade off giv- Co. Office at 580-928-2139 negative emotions with a to be a tree. Parents can tell bribe the child to stop orgive feelings that may be cloud- ing each other some needed or the Washita Co. Office temper tantrum, which typi- the child to use their mouth in to what the child wants. ing their learning,’” she said. time away from the children, at 580-832-3356 or email cally involves screaming, to make wind that will blow “For public tantrums, or “Respond with empathy, Start a play group for young Kristy at kristy.spalding@ hitting, biting or throwing the branches and leaves. those that are affecting the confidence and encourage- children for an hour or two okstate.edu. Lucas supports cattle reform legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. number of systemic issues day, “Today, I’m proud to transparency, | comprehen- liver for cattle country.” Review Ac t and Livestock ~ Congressman Frank Lu- in the cattle market. Lucas join Congressman Dusty sive risk management solu- “Our nation’s cattle Risk Management & Educa- cas (Oklahoma-District 3) joined Johnson and Con- Johnson (SD-AL) in in- tions, bolsters small pro- producers are facing un- tion Act. joined Congressman Dusty away in introducing the troducing the PRICE Act, cessor and producer-owned precedented market chal- Johnson (SD-AL) and House cooperative processing op- The PRICE Act is cospon- PRICE Act in response to helping eliminate regulatory lenges due to supply chain Committee on Agriculture the findings of this report. barriers for cattle ranchers portunities, and updates the disruptions created by the sored by Agriculture Com- Ranking Member Mike Con- “From natural disasters to and increasing the resources Packer and Stockyards Act COVID-19 pandemic as mittee Ranking Member away (TX-11) in introducing the fire in Holcomb, Kansas for these hard-working men to create a cattle contract li- well as last year’s fire at Mike Conaway (R-TX), and the Price Reform in Cattle to the current health pan- and women. As we continue brary, the release stated. the Holcomb, Kansas, beef Representatives Darren Soto Economies (PRICE) Act, a demic gripping our nation, to weather economic and “Cattle country is hurt- plant,” Agriculture Com- (D-FL), Roger Marshall (R- bill to increase transparency cattle producers across our ing and has not fully recov- mittee Ranking Member health conditions of the pan- KS), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), in the cattle market, improve country have faced signifi- demic, Congress and USDA ered,” Johnson said in the Mike Conaway said in the risk management, and sup- release. “USDA laid out sev- Greg Gianforte (R-MT), cant disruption. My chief release. “I am proud to join port new and expanding must provide solutions to eral areas where Congress David Rouzer (R-NC), Rick concern is the well-being of my colleagues in introduc- meat processors, according ease the burdens currently can implement real solu- Crawford (R-AR), Jason my neighbors and the cattle- felt by cattle ranchers.” ing the PRICE Act, which to a release from Lucas’ of- tions to improve the market Smith (R-MO), Tom Emmer men and women who have The cattle market faced offers a suite of consensus fice. — the PRICE Act is the an- (R-MN), and Jim Hagedorn On July 22, the U.S, De- been working diligently dur- extreme volatility following swer to many of the issues proposals that will improve ing these troubling times to the marketplace.” (R-MN). It is also supported partment of Agriculture the Tyson Holcomb plant our ranchers have faced for (USDA) released the “Box continue to provide high- fire in 2019 and again during years. Our producers want The PRICE Act includes by the American Farm Bu- Beef & Fed Cattle Price quality beef for the Ameri- the COVID-19 pandemic. a fair market and fair prices several pieces of bipartisan reau Federation and the Na- Spread Investigation Re- can consumer,” Lucas said The PRICE Act provides and that’s what this bill de- proposals, including Lucas’ tional Cattlemen’s Beef As- port,” which identified a in the release form Thurs- greater price reporting and livers. Congress needs to de- Agricultural Security Risk sociation. Shape your future partners with OSU and OU athletics to help fans choose water on amedays OKLAHOMA CITY — ration to provide free wa- Stillwater and Gaylord Fam- such as heart disease, dia- teaspoons for kids, way that we’re working to Three Oklahoma organi- ter bottles at home football ily Oklahoma Memorial Sta- betes and even cancer. Obe- Shape Your Future offers serve our great fans,” said zations are partnering to games to encourage fans to dium in Norman through a sity costs Oklahomans $1.7 a variety of tips and tools Kenny Mossman, Senior As- encourage Oklahomans to choose water. contactless grab-and-go sys- billion every year. Drinking to help Oklahomans make sociate AD for University of drink more water this col- Through this unique part- tem. Touchless water foun- water is a great first play to- the healthy choice the easy Oklahoma. lege football season. Shape nership, Shape Your Fu- tains and water stations are ward tackling that issue.” choice. 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