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Parenting Blog Posts From February 2012

Wordless Wednesday

What she doesn't know is that there is pureed cauliflower in that macaroni and cheese! What are your tips and tricks for getting your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables?

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Bugaboo Donkey

The Bugaboo Donkey is an impressive innovation combining the need of a mono/duo stroller and ability to carry more goods for parents. Through smart design in three easy clicks, the stroller can be converted from a full sized mono to a full size duo without compromising luggage space. The Bugaboo Donkey is suitable for a first child, second child, both or twins.

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Keeping Kids Safe- With Babysitters

Even though my three kids are beyond the babysitter years, I clearly remember the feeling of leaving my child in the care of someone else. It can be scary for any parent to leave their young ones with someone they may barely know. But there are some things you can do to feel more at ease in any circumstance.

Say No To Mealtime Drama

I am fortunate my kids are willing to try new foods, and for the most part, are not finicky eaters. However, that does not mean mealtime is drama-free, they are 5 and 3 afterall!

To keep the food boredom at bay, I get creative any chance I get. My tricks?

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Is This Lullaby Twisted or What?

The other day my daughter and I were playing with her baby dolls.  I picked up one of them and began to sing Rock a Bye Baby.

Rock a Bye Baby on the tree tops

Wait a second, why is this baby in the tree tops?

When the wind blows, the cradle will rock

Okay, wind and a baby in the tree tops, wth?

When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall

This sounds like more of a nightmare than a lullaby

And down will come baby, cradle and all