Picky Eater: Puppets
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Beyond Fussy Eater
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on March 4, 2010
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how can i get my child to eat more of a variety of food like she did when she was a baby?
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- Don't force, put only a small amount of the foods your family eats in front of her at any time, and just enjoy what you eat without making a big deal out of it (kids h...
- There is a great book by William G Wilkoff, MD called Coping with a Picky Eater that every parent or provider of kids should read and have a copy of. http://www.amaz...
- As a parent, you may be interested in a university study about how kids think about other people's thinking. We will ask you to watch with your child three brief, onl...
How Can I Entertain My Toddler on an International Flight?
Asked by J.H. from Stationed Overseas
on July 8, 2008
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I am planning on taking a trip back to the states from Incirlik, Turkey with my 2 year old and my 4 month old and I need some advice on keeping my toddler entertained....
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- Yes you can bring snacks your child likes but as far as drinks be sure to check the TSA site to see it you can bring juice boxes, etc. Airlines usually have a good var...
- Get a few cheap items (stickers, mini notebook, my little pony, box of crayons, a book, a box of character band-aids, a special snack (lollipop), etc) and wrap them up...
- Three words: Portable DVD player. Can't say it enough. Get Cinderella, other non-scary videos and an extra charged battery pack. I'd also get her a small prize like a ...
I'm at the End of My Rope...
Asked by L. from Dallas
on June 19, 2007
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My daughter who is 2, will not try new foods, and only seems to want milk, pancakes, bananas, goldfish, cereal, and pasta. It's driving me nuts that she will not try ...
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- I would consider having her tested for celiac disease (including the gene test) and a dairy allergy, since the majority of foods she craves contain gluten and or dairy...
- My daughter used to eat everything until recently, she turned 2 in March. If I put something infront of her that she doesn't like how it looks she says without even t...
- I agree with Mary B. Does your chld have any synptoms like GI issues constipation, allergies, headaches, mucous or anything like that? I work at a Dr's ofiice and we...
Meal Time Stress
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on June 28, 2007
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I feel like I'm being a bad mom because I can't come up with meal plans for my 20 month old. She's getting tired of chicken nuggets, eggs, yogurt, etc. I know they sa...
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- J.: try feeding her the same foods you are eating. P., RLC, IBCLC Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc www.lactationsupportgroup.com
- My little guy is a picky eater too so I have very little help to offer there but as for the boredom, try swapping toys with a friend. A toy that your child may no long...
- My son has been kindda picky too (he is 3.5). I would feed him what I knew he would eat and as he got older he would see us eating stuff and try it. He loved spaghetti...
Not into Food
Asked by N.I. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2008
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My 13 month son wants to throw food, he is suppose to gain weight(Doctors orders), it is frustrating, he thinks it is funny. I'm not laughing. Any ideas on techniques...
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- Hi N., My son is now three and goes through phases of eating everything in sight to not eating hardly anything. Meat has never been on the top of his list. The few bi...
- I had the same problem with my son when he was 16 months onwards. We were with my parents and we all turned mealtimes into FUN times..with stories and puppets where th...
- I just recently heard of mothers baking goodies like high iron spinach into brownies (and kids never know). Be cretive like that and stop the expensive foods until yo...
International Flight
Asked by L.T. from Modesto
on May 12, 2009
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My husband and I will be travel with our 3.5 yo and 14 month old next wk to Europe. We have done quit a bit of air travel with our kids but never such long flights wit...
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- I flew with a 4 yo and a 2 yo Coast to coast and found that mini suckers were great for take-off and landing (like dum-dum pops). The plane also had the movie screens...
- Hi L., My family lives in the Netherlands, so we travel to Europe as often as we can. Last year we did it with our 6 month old, our almost 2 year old, and our 3 yea...
- My 2 year old has done 2 trips to germany and 2 trips to Australia. Expect your worst day and everything will be ok. I am always prepared for delays, many poopy di...
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath, What to Do?
Asked by T.J. from New York
on October 31, 2012
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I am posting this everywhere I can so I can get as many answers as I can before I lose internet again! If you've seen this before, I apologize. Here is my dilemma:
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- Hopefully the power won't be out that long, but I know there is a LOT of devastation in parts of New York and New Jersey... I'm glad you are relatively safe, anyway. ...
- You say your office is kind of gross but to me would be better than being without power all night. I would take blankets up there and toys and that way at least you d...
- No suggestions, but lots of empathy and hope being sent to you and all those in the area. My son and daughter are living in NY and NJ and are also doing their best. ...
Am I Doing Enough?
Asked by A.Z. from Allentown
on October 16, 2012
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I am worried that I am not an effective stay at home mom. DD is 2 years old, very verbal, and independent. I try to join in as she plays, but most of the time she pr...
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- You have a child who can entertain herself and doesn't mind playing without you....rejoice woman!!! That is amazing and you should feel proud of her, she can use her i...
- She's fine, independance is great. You are not fine. You said you are bored. Get out more than twice a week. Find a hobby for at home. Do some stuff for yourself or yo...
- Your daughter is succeeding, so how are you not effective as a mom? Your daughter is thriving, so how are you not doing enough? Because you're bored and she's happy wh...
Seeking Advice Regarding Traveling on a Plane with My Toddler Son.
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 4, 2008
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HI to all moms and moms to be. I would like to seek some advice for anyone who had the experience of traveling with their toddler on a plane.I was given an opportunity...
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- Hi M., We lived in the Middle East when my daughter was born. She had been on over 150 flights before the age of 4. Diane T had a lot of great suggestions. I didn'...
- We traveled when my son was younger than yours, but not as long of a flight. I went to the dollar store and bought quite a few small things to entertain him...about o...
- You will have to bring your own car seat for the car but not on the plane. When my son was still in a carrier, I took that on the plane but the car seat was check wit...
How Do You Get a Two-year-old to Drink His Milk?
Asked by J.K. from Madison
on September 24, 2009
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My 2 year old son has never been much for drinking his milk. At his one year check up, he had fallen off his growth curve, so the doctor suggested adding ice cream to ...
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- when my twins got scarlett fever they stopped eating and drinking and started to fall under weight. i decided to give pediasures and they love it so they use them in b...
- Add fun silly straws.....might work for awile:)
- We use to make "bunny milk" for both of our kids. Nestle strawberry or chocolate, it's got the bunny on the packaging. I remember reading an article in one of the pa...
