These pops are easy on the stomach, with yogurt contributing calcium and probiotics and the fruit and juice both healthy sources of fiber, folate and vitamins. Plus they’re an easy and fast snack for a queasy stomach, or a a lump for a baby to play with (just extremely sticky!). Making them … [Read more…]
Carrot-Cakey Morning Muffins
These deliciously moist muffins are so satisfying they don’t need a topping. They’re full of fiber and vitamins and are easy on a sensitive stomach. Collecting and prepping the ingredients takes a bit of effort, but they freeze well and one batch will make week’s worth of perfectly portable … [Read more…]
Moving To a Toddler Bed
How to know when it’s time to move your child from a crib to a toddler bed Most children make the change to a “big kid bed” sometime between 18 months and 3-1/2 years of age. But there’s really no “right” time for doing it. Some parents feel pushed into making the change when their toddlers … [Read more…]
Toddler-Proofing Checklist
Prevent pullovers by fastening shelves and chests to the wall with “L”-shaped brackets Purchase and install electrical outlet covers Wind up electrical cords for small appliances and lamps to prevent pulling over Install drawer and cabinet latches to keep a roving tot away from knives, … [Read more…]
How To Tell a Toddler “No”
Don’t eat that! Put that down!” Do you feel like you say no all day long? Here’s how to make your negatives a positive. Once upon a time, there was a well-meaning couple of parents who decided they never wanted to say “no” to their children. “’No’ is such a negative word!” they declared. “We … [Read more…]