【推荐1】Cooking programs and classes for children seem to positively influence children's food preferences and behaviors，according to a recent review. And，although the review didn't look at long-term effects of such programs，the findings suggest that such programs might help children develop long-lasting healthy habits.

This research comes at a time when childhood obesity( 肥 胖 ) rates have been rising rapidly. More than one-third of adolescents in the United States were obese in 2012 ， according to the U．S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)．This trend has been caused，at least in part，by a significant decrease in the amount of meals that people consume at home since the 1980s， according to background information in the study.

Cooking education programs，such as Food Explorers，teach children about new healthy foods and how to prepare them. They also stress the importance of eating five fruits and vegetables every day. A volunteer parent explains a new food to the group，and the kids make something based on the lesson，such as fruit or vegetable salad. Depending on the program，kids may be sent home with information about healthy foods to bring to their parents，the review explained.

The study team reviewed eight other studies that tested different types of cooking education programs. Children in these classes were between 5 and 12 years old，according to the review. The goal of the study team was to learn more about developing an efficient program to encourage healthy food choices that last a lifetime. The study found that it is particularly important to expose kids to healthy foods on a number of occasions. This makes them feel comfortable with the new foods，which helps them build healthy habits.

The study stressed the importance of getting parents involved in(参与) their children's eating habits. Parents who are unable to enroll their kids in a cooking class can achieve similar benefits   by having their kids help them while they prepare meals at home. Children are more comfortable at home，which makes them more receptive to new foods because they will make the connection to a positive experience.

【推荐3】From my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money and time.     1     Money is a topic I’ll save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three suggestions for great cooking on a tight schedule:

    2     The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I’m already hungry and there is nothing ready to eat. So think about the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials ready? A little time planning in advance can save a lot of work later on.

Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread?     3     It takes around the same amount of time. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.

Try new things. This may surprise you.     4     It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.

Hopefully that gives you a good start.     5     And don't let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!

【推荐1】Shanghai Grand Theatre New Year’s Concert 2020

When: Dec 30 and 31, 7:30 pm

Where: Shanghai Grand Theater

After five years of excellence.the Shanghai Graid Theater and the Shanghui Opera House join hands for the sixth New Year's Concert, which will be   also the opening perfornance for

Shanghai Opera House's 2020 season.

Italian conductor Fabio Luisi. together with the symphony orchestra and chorus from the Shanghai Opera House, will delight audiences.

Pieces from Rossini, Mozart,and Symphony Vo 2 in D major by Brahms will be   performed   on Dec 30.The second concert on Dec 31. will include vocals (声乐作品) (tom several leading soloists, and the traditional annual performance of Beethoven's Symphony No 9 in D minor.

Napoleon, the Man Who Never Sleeps

When: Dec 31 to Jan 2, 7: 30

Where: Guangzhou Opera Hou.

Takarazuka Revue is an all-feimale   theater company founded in Takarazuka, Jupan, in 1914. Women play both the male and female rolrs in abundant Broadway-style pruductions.

The play focuses on a love story of Napoleon Bonaparte(1769-1821),the French military leader and emperor.

The Chinese New Year

When: Jan 17-19, 7:30 pm

Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing

With its excellent mix of Western ballet and Chinese culture，the National Ballet of China has won a distinguished reputation for performing cherished works and original creations (创作).It will delight audiences with The Chinese New Year, the localized version of The Nut- cracker before the Spring Festival which falls on Jan 25.

Lord of the Dance

When: Jan 26-28, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Jan 29 and 30, 7:30 pm

Where: National Center for the Performing Arts, Beijing

Lord of the Dance is an Irish musical and dance production that was created and produced by Irish-American dancer Michael Flatley.

In 1994, Flatley changed the face of Irish dance forever with his breathtaking creation River-dance. He broke the way of traditional Irish dancing by incorporating upper-body movement and creating rhythmic patterns that departed from the traditional. Flatley went on to create Lord of the Dance, which made its first public performance at the Point Theater in Dublin in 1996.

【推荐2】Have a wonderful summer in Italy! Teach English to children at our summer camps and get paid.

Job Description

Each summer, EDUCO sends hundreds of mother tongue English speakers to over 200 summer camps across Italy, from the Alps, to Sicily. Our camps offer a unique experience for Italian children as they do not stick firmly to traditional teaching methods; instead, they employ the use of drama, songs and games to help learn English gradually and easily. Camps run form 9 am to 5pm, from Monday to Friday, and the children are completely involved in this mode of learning from start to finish. Each camp runs for either one or two weeks, before sending tutors off to a new location.

Join us for a rewarding summer experience in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible and reliable tutors who love working with children and are prepared to teach English in fun and creative ways. Previous teaching experience and Italian language skills are NOT necessary for this role.

A five-day course in Bologna(an Italian city) will provide all tutors with the training they need for our camps. Working in small guided groups, you’ll be taught some skills to help you successfully run camps. EDUCO will also provide you with a number of necessary materials to take to camp. The course dates for summer 2021 are:

June 11th-16th

June 18th -23rd

August 13th -18th

What we offer

   Paid financial aid.

   A chance to spend the summer in Italy!

   The chance to take on a challenging but extremely rewarding role that will prove to be invaluable in your future career.

   You get to discover various beautiful places in Italy while touring in groups to perform shows.

We ask that

 You should be a university student or graduate.

 Previous teaching experience is NOT necessary.

 Italian language skills are NOT necessary.

 Your mother tongue is English.

 You enjoy working with children.