The Suitcase – A Solution for Picky Eaters

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My two year old is an extremely picky eater and has been ever since we transitioned from purees (oh how I miss being able to puree together a balanced meal!). So, I imagine like many of you experience, eating time is often a struggle for us. Oh, we’ve tried it ALL – making the food [Read On]

Salad Spinning Art & 6 more lesson for kids!

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This salad spinning activity is a favorite! We had a great time spinning and creating art. Best of all, there are add on activities and lessons. I am telling you folks, this exercise is the activity that keeps on giving! Inspired by hands on: as we grow and Messy Kids, my two year old and [Read On]

Watermelon!

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One of the most exciting parts about summer is the copious amounts of watermelon. Not only good for us adults to nibble on but a wonderful finger food for our kids, too. An organization exists for the purpose of promoting this amazing fruit. The organization is named fittingly The National Watermelon Promotion Board. Check it [Read On]

Misery Loves Company – The Picky Toddler

I stumbled upon this hilarious post called “Barf! I am not eating that!” by a parent just like you and me. I’m calling it hilarious because, well, we can all relate to her trials with a picky eater. The best part about the post is that she offers some suggestions on how to manage the [Read On]

The Grazer

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As parents we seem to fret over every little thing whether it is sleep, diet, walking, talking, you name it…My best friend has a four year old, “A”. She reminded me today that after all of A’s “issues” with sleep, etc in the early years, he is past those struggles and you know what? He [Read On]

Got Milk?

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One of our current struggles with our nearly 18 month old has been his, shall we say, complete loyalty to and, ah-hem, dependence on whole cow’s milk. The big issue with his love for milk is by drinking 30 ounces (or so) a day, there isn’t much room left over for food and he needs [Read On]