12 Tips for Your Fussy Eater

Do you need tips to get your fussy eater to eat? Mealtime can be fun family time. But fussy eaters can be aggravating and worrisome for parents. Food is fuel for the human body and good nutrition is necessary for proper growth. When kids won’t eat, it’s downright frustrating. Try these 12 tips for family…

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Math Readiness for Littles

Math can be really fun! Pre-math activities are easy to incorporate into your little one’s day, both spontaneously and intentionally. There are seven areas of math readiness to introduce and practice. Through play and everyday activities, children can practice these concepts. Matching with one-to-one correspondence Identifying colors, shapes, and patterns Number sense: identifying numbers, counting…

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Connecting in the Kitchen

What do your grandchildren expect to eat when they visit? Is there a treat awaiting them when they arrive? Connecting with kids in the kitchen is fun for everyone. Special treats create connections with children and will be remembered fondly for a long time. Grandma B always makes burritos that are tasty and easy to…

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Focusing on Fussy Eaters

“Last night I made three meals for my son and he would not even take one bite! What am I going to do with my fussy kid?” This was the start of a conversation I had with an exasperated mom. The little boy was extremely finicky. Mom was at the end of the line, not…

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Boatloads of Benefits for Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And really the easiest to prepare. The benefits are tremendous for both you and your children! Try these helpful hints for beat the clock for a quick morning meal! • Use brown & serve sausage to save time. (I dice the leftover sausage, bacon or ham…

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Kids in the Kitchen with Cranberry Chicken Salad

My sons arrived home from Boy Scout camp this afternoon, sunburned and happy. They had a great time! My youngest was telling me about the fried chicken he prepared on a camp stove as part of the Cooking merit badge. Yes, fried chicken…on a camp stove! (Maybe for teenagers frying anything in oil is best…

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