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Is Your Toddler a Fussy Eater?

Staff — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:00:00 UT

As babies grow into toddlers and begin eating table food, they often times turn into picker eaters. It isn’t unusual for mealtime to turn into a fight with toddlers because they don’t want to eat their dinner. It's easy to want to just avoid the fight and give them what they want, especially if you're worn out from a long day.

Trust me on this one, if you don't stand your ground now you'll either wind up cooking two separate meals or eating pizza or corn dogs every night of the week :)

These tips will help you cope with your toddler’s fussy eating...

The Importance of Toddler Routines

Rachel Paxton — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:00:00 UT

Routines are very important for toddlers. Routines give structure to their day and help to reduce temper tantrums and crankiness that result from irregular sleeping and eating schedules.

Daily routines are great for moms too, whether you stay at home or you work outside of the home.

Choosing the Right Twin Stroller for Your Needs

Staff — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:00:00 UT

Deciding on which style of twin stroller to choose is very important as this is a major purchase. Buying the wrong one can be a costly mistake and also creates problems that limit your ability to get from one place to another with your twins. Each type of stroller has its own advantages and disadvantages. You can have the best of all worlds if you are lucky enough to be able to afford buying more than one variety of stroller. However for most people, twin strollers are just too expensive for them to be able to purchase more than one or they simply do not have the space. Therefore, they must settle on the stroller that meets the requirements of their budget and lifestyle.

Comforting a Child After a Nightmare or Night Terror

Staff — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:00:00 UT

Nightmares and Night Terrors are some of the most unsettling situations for parents as they are generally awakened by their child's terrified screams and crying. To parents in the dead of night, it probably doesn't matter whether it is a nightmare or a night terror, since their only concern is for their child's welfare. In fact, most parents probably do not realize there is actually a difference between the two.