(The third in a 3-part series): When it comes to dinner, harness your elementary school-aged child’s wish to be more competent and to play by the rules
(The third in a 3-part series): When it comes to dinner, harness your elementary school-aged child’s wish to be more competent and to play by the rules
A curious look at what we crave when we’re ill- and why
(Part two in a series) Young kids are not the most civilized dinner companions. Dinnertime can feel like sitting with a group of monkeys…But, this is a critical time for developing family meals as a ritual
“Fast food” doesn’t have to mean unhealthy, oversized meals with high fat and sugar content served in Styrofoam containers.
‘The kitchen isn’t just the workstation for family dinners; it can also be the “play station” for many fun and creative projects.’
(Note: This is the first post in a series.)
Far more important than developing a robust eater, and regardless of whether your baby is bottle- or breast-fed, the feeding relationship is the first crucial task of parenting.
From building vocabulary to building resistance, conversations at the dinner offers benefits for kids – and families.