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Throwing Food
Asked by M.O. from Cedar Rapids
on January 10, 2007
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My son has this TERRIBL habit of tossing bits and pieces of food when he's done eating or getting full. I've tried to no avail to stop this behavior. From taking the...
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- My two year old use to throw food too, especially at the dog, which was fun to watch the dog eat. I stopped having the dog in the house while we ate. She pretty much...
- Take the food away. I was told when a child throws or plays with food he is done and there is no reason for the food to be in front of him anymore. A baby will not sta...
- My daughter went through the exact same thing, and it was very frustrating :) I agree with the other posters, when he is done, remove the food. Once I moved my daugh...
Remodeling kitchen..any Advice on Granite Countertops and a Convection Oven??
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on April 7, 2008
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We are finally remodeling our kitchen. I am looking at granite countertops...I have heard a lot of good things about granite however heard a few bad too. Also I am w...
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- My sister ripped the granite out of her kitchen because she kept putting hot pots on it - between the cracks and the stains, she said she'd rather use plywood (she rep...
- We have granite counter tops and love them. They can stain if you leave something like juice on them until it dries. As for convection ovens, they do cook faster. I...
- I've heard good things about the engineered quartz products... more durable, easier upkeep, more colors, and more sanitary. Brand names include Cambria, Silestone, an...
Wasting Food
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on November 4, 2010
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We are going through a very difficult time financially right now, as are many people. All day long my children (almost 3 and 5 year old boys) sneak in the food and lit...
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- oh my, yeah keep up with the discipline, this is crazy!! I would actually probably take going into the kitchen away for a while, unless it was a meal time or they had...
- First, I wouldn't suggest going to the store daily. Not only are you wasting gas money, you tend to spend more money when you go to the store daily instead of stocking...
- My six year old is only allowed in the pantry/fridge when I tell her it is ok or I ask her to get something. I started when she was 2 and opened the fridge. She trie...
Fish Food?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on October 3, 2008
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Hi.. this is a sort of a silly question... but here goes.
So we have the typical freshwater aquarium fish, & we have fish flake type fish food. But after opening u...
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- Try storing it in a rubbermaid container or a ziploc bag where you can squeeze out the extra air. We fed our fish the mini pellet food, brine shrimp or frozen blood w...
- Hi SH. I'm afraid a zip bag,would become a bit moist. Especially if it gets hot or humid. I'd pour it in a tupperware or rubbermaid container,and keep it in a dry pla...
- You didn't say where you store your fish food. If you keep it on top of the fish tank, I would move it. We have a 125 gallon tank, and kept the food on top of the lid,...
Food Allergies
Asked by S.D. from Houston
on February 5, 2008
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My 5 year old son has had severe food allergies since he was born to milk, eggs and peanuts. He is now in kindergarten and with snack time and lunch I am a nervous wre...
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- My son also has/had food allergies and we have dealt with school issues. I just accepted the fact that accidents will happen when he sits next to others kids and we'd ...
- I also have a boy in Kinder with Food allergies. Before school even started I met with the teacher, school nurse and principal. We went over an emergency action plan a...
- Hi S....my son has food allergies also, AND he is a picky eater on top of that! So, I feel your pain for sure!! Anyway, what I have to do with my son is pack his snack...
Food Throwing
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2012
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I have 10mo old twins (boy/girl). My son very recently started throwing ALL of his food off the tray sometimes without even first taking a nibble. I'm so frustrated an...
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- Give him one piece of food and if he eats it another. Praise him (and his sister) for not throwing their food. First time he throws anything, meal's over. If he cri...
- He's not interested in pieces of solid foods yet, nor self-feeding. Self-feeding takes a lot of practice... years even. He's perfectly fine to practice the occasiona...
- It is because he is seeing cause and effect, and to be sure the dog is eating said food? Yup more fun! Crate the dog or put the dog outside or away from the kids eat...
Chinese Food?..
Asked by A.E. from Des Moines
on May 26, 2012
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I was wondering how you moms make chinese food. I have a bunch of stir fry veggies and want to make something that I can freeze with them and eat later.
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- For crisp frozen veggies DON'T stirfry ahead of time. Plunge in boiling water for about 39 seconds (they turn bright colors, then plunge in ice water to blanch. Set as...
- You need "Oyster Sauce." It comes in a bottle. Asian aisle of the grocery store. This is how Cantonese foods are made, very often and or other Asian dishes. Or...
- I use a pork tenderloin or chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces. Pour a little chicken broth into the wok or a non-stick pan with minced garlic and the meat. Saut...
Food Help
Asked by R.D. from New York
on January 24, 2010
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I am the mother of six and I need help with food. I can not apply for wic my kids are to big, only one church is close enough to me to receive help and I was there las...
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- What do you need and where do you live?
- Hi R., There are 4 chruches within 15 miles of Barnegat, NJ. All four of these churches are host sites for a ministry called Angel Food Ministries. It's a really ne...
- Hi R., I have nothing but prayers to offer for you and your family. Stay strong. Stay blessed. L..
Food Throwing
Asked by K.S. from Fort Collins
on May 30, 2007
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My son, who is now almost 18 months, has started throwing his food the majority of the time he is in his high chair. I am sure this is something normal, but it is mak...
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- Hi K., We made up a sign for "all done"...my daughter would put her hands up and kind of wave them around, like a turing motion and like if she was ready to get out...
- Hello, I'm a mother of a 18 month old also. My daughter has only started to be picky as to what she eats but never throws it on the floor. I only give her 1 serving ...
- Hi K.... I study child psych and i, too, have a toddler. Sorry, this is a teensy bit long winded... My little food thrower is now 24 months... it gets better. I...
What's Your Comfort Food?
Asked by R.J. from Seattle
on January 26, 2013
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In light of just having been told I'm a terrible parent for having a fat kid (no offense)...
I'm thinking about comfort food.
Mine are:
Sushi & Hashbrowns!!!...
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- I'm cooking for comfort tonight! (nothing personal, just a icky rainy day) Chicken and Dumplings (an old family recipe that I've mastered, still not as good as my ...
- Sushi here for me too. Also homemade brownies and my friends made from scratch chocolate butterfinger cookies.
- I am surprised that everyone is saying sushi!! I had it once and almost puked. Sorry, I just guess I didn't grow up eating it. Anyway, yes to the red wine, mac and ...
