- 5 Tips For Grocery Shopping With A Toddler
Doing any kind of grocery shopping with a toddler can be a real challenge. But, with a little preparation and a lot of patience, it can be an enjoyable and entertaining experience. Here are some tips and tricks that work for our family.
1. Bring snacks! This is probably the number one most important thing to remember. A hungry toddler is a cranky toddler, and they get hungry often. I usually bring a plastic zipper bag full of her favorite dry cereal and a sippy cup of wate... - Toddler Quirks: Shoes
Most women I know love shoes. We love to shop for them, and we’re always checking out each other’s shoes. Finding that perfect pair is like a little slice of heaven.
Even so, I was amazed to find that my 17-month-old daughter already has a shoe obsession! That’s right - she’s starting early. My husband and I first noticed her fondness for shoes two or three months ago, when she began refusing to wear certain ones. I’d bring her the green pair, and she’d shake her head and ... - Guilt Trip: Mommy Business Travel
As a working mom, I am the queen of guilt. Every morning I drop off my little girl at the day care center, where there is a caring staff she has really bonded with. She seems happy enough most days. She will reach for the teacher as soon as she sees her, and contentedly watch as I say my “Goodbye, baby, I love you!” and walk out the door. I keep my voice cheerful and my demeanor upbeat, but my heart always sinks into my shoes as the door shuts and I start on my way to work.
... - Five Tips For Getting Picky Kids To Eat Fruits And Vegetables
Is your child super-picky? It’s sometimes tough to know whether cautious eaters, as I like to call them, are getting proper nutrition. Here are a few strategies that have worked for getting my toddler to eat her fruits and vegetables. Every kid is different, but some of these tips might just work for you, too.
1. Bake fruits or vegetables into quick bread or muffins. My daughter’s favorite are apple-banana muffins.
2. Make a yummy casserole. My girl likes rice and chees... - Learning Curve: The Birth Of A Selective Eater
When I was pregnant with Amelia, I had big plans for her nutrition. She wasn’t going to be one of those kids eating sweet, processed cereal bars for breakfast, or hot dogs and French fries for dinner. Oh, no. She was going to eat only fresh or minimally processed, whole grain, organic foods. She was going to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables each and every day. Her diet was going to be naturally vitamin-rich and full of variety, to include everything from cantaloupe to q...
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