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Kids and Fruit

Mom — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:22:39 +0000

I can’t get my 4-year-old to eat any fruit other than bananas. Any thoughts?
Yes, I actually have quite a few ideas for you, since we had to deal with the same thing last year.

Smoothies This worked like a charm. I'd throw some fruit,yogurt and sometimes a little ice into a blender to make some quick fruit smoothies. My kids still think they are milkshakes and can't believe I'm actually letting them have these for breakfast.

These smoothies work well with any combination of fresh or frozen fruit. If they turn out too thick, add a little juice or milk.

Dips
If your kids don’t like fruit plain, offer it with a dip. We like flavored yogurt, honey and caramel dip for apples.

Bake It
Use fruit in muffins, quick breads (like banana bread or strawberry bread) and even in (or on top of) pancakes.

Give those a try and keep offering different types of fruit for snack along with some other things they like.

Getting My Child Interested in the Environment

Mom — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:10:21 +0000

Earth Day got me thinking about the environment and I’m wondering how I can get my 7 year old interested in the topic.

Great question and kudos to youÂ for involving you child and making sure he or she becomes more aware of the environment and the part he or she plays in it.

I would start with some simple recycling crafts like turning a can into a pencil holder, making homemade paper out of old newspapers and the likes.Â Here are some other great earth day projects for the whole family… of course they can be done any day of the year

While you’re working on these crafts and activities talk to your child about why you are doing them and how it impacts the environment.

Keep an eye out for some local earth day activities today and this coming weekend and stop by your local library. They should have quite a few books on the topic as well and can help you choose one or two that are appropriate for your child.

Switching From Bottle To Sippy Cup

Mom — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:43:26 +0000

My 12 month old still only drinks from a bottle. I’ve been trying to get him to drink out of a plastic sippy cup, but so far he refuses. Any idea on how to transition him away from the bottle?

Great question! At 12 months, your little boy is at the perfect age to transition away from the bottle. If you wait too much longer, you’ll have a pretty hard time getting him away from the bottle.

Even with this being a great time to switch, it’s still a pretty big change for your little guy, and it may take a little time for him to get used to it. Here are a couple of tips to ease the transition.

Try out a few different types of cups. One of my kids took one with a soft spout first and then transitioned to the hard plastic one. The other one preferred the hard plastic one from the start. You may also want to experiment with cups that have a valve and those that don’t.

Â Keep offering the cup at meal time. Sometimes all it takes is a little time for him to get familiar with it.

If he likes juice, put it only in the sippy cup. He’ll get the point

Welcome To Mom FAQs

Mom — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:45:24 +0000

Being a Mom is quite the job, isn’t it? We create life and then do our best to raise this little person to become a responsible and successful adult. Unfortunately kids don’t come with a user manual, which I’m sure you’ve noticed by now

Here at Mom FAQs, we are trying to answer some of those questions that come up as you raise your kids. Feel free to stop by and ask a question, or browse through our ever-growing collection of questions and answers.