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Category: Mealtimes

 
 

Encouraging Independent Play

“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. You never play with me.” Sound familiar?  If you are feeling drained by your child’s seemingly endless demands for interaction, your first reaction may be to insist they play independently.  But have you ever noticed that the harder you push, the more they seem to cling?   So, if pushing doesn’t work, how can you get a break....

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Prevent Whining with Predictable Mini-Meals

Tired of the whining? Does it feel like your children are constantly begging for food? Are you feeling cranky? Exhausted by the sheer quantity of time spent meeting the needs of your children?

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End the Meal Time Battles

Do you dread mealtimes knowing there will be at least one meltdown during the meal?  Does your child refuse to eat what you are serving?  Are you bribing your child to take one more bite?  Is food a major source of power struggles in your home? 

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