Picky, Picky Eaters

Picky, Picky Eaters

Picky eaters are frustrating at any age, from toddler to teens. Get in the habit of encouraging your littles to give new foods a chance. Incorporating a “One Bite Rule” encourages kid to at least try new foods and to keep trying. What’s rejected today might be a favorite tomorrow! When working with fussy eaters, try…

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12 Tips for Your Fussy Eater

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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Grandchildren Helping with Family Dinner

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Give grandchildren, littles, middles and bigs, a job to do when gathering as a family. Grandma Gail has found a great way to get all the children working together as soon as they arrive. She has plates, glassware, and silverware out, ready to go on the table. All are part of the party preparations. The…

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Avoid Tech Traps and Communicate Well

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Communication is key to great relationships. Kids need a lot of coaching for good communication skills. They learn by watching, listening and having discussions with others. Avoid tech traps and communicate well with your kids. Verbal communication is much more than just the words we speak. The tone and volume impart meaning as much as…

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Five Tips for Helping Kids Mind Their Manners

Manners start at home but do not end there. Both the family dinner table and a night out in a restaurant give children places to practice. Give your children a quick run-down on the expectations you have for dinner. Consider the type of dining you’re doing at home with paper plates or china. Dinner at…

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Focusing on Fussy Eaters

A vibrant salad bowl on a wooden table showcases an artful medley for even the fussiest of eaters: sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, chickpeas, roasted sweet potato cubes, watermelon radish slices, shredded purple cabbage, green leafy lettuce, and microgreens drizzled with dressing.

“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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Getting into the Swing of Things… SCHOOL!

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Few things will assist you and your children with a smooth transition back to school as much as a well-established routine and good preparation. Take into consideration sleep habits and family mealtimes. Determine where backpacks and school supplies are going to be kept. Decide on where homework will be done. Preparing before the first day…

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