Nature has it's own candy, and it's called fruit! In season local fruit will help your child develop a taste for all types of fruit, including exotic varieties,can can help in your battle against refined sugar treats.
Have your older children freeze grapes. They call them grape goodies.
For a Refreshing treat,make smoothies with a juicer. Freeze the leftovers in ice-pop trays and eat the pops later in the day
Food can be fun when you prepare it in interesting shapes. Consider using Cookie cutters on slices of Fruits and vegetable.
Here is a Recipe that Kids Love: Rockin' fruity Veggie Pops
These are packed with protein,antioxidants,and vitamin B and C. Everyone Age seems to really enjoy them!
1 mango peeled and chopped
1 cup of fresh blueberries
2 bananas, peeled and cut in half
1 small whole fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into pieces
1 cup chopped kale
1 cup of chopped spinach
2 cups of water
Combine the mango, blueberries,bananas,pineapple,kale,spinach,and water in a food processor or a blender. Process until smooth. Add a little more water if the consistency is too thick.
Pour Mixture into a ice-pop mold. Place the molds in the freeze. Serve the ice pops when Frozen.
These Pops are sure to take away teething pain,cool them off on a hot summer day,and help build up a babies immune system in yummy fun ways!
The best part about it contains no refined sugars!
Enjoy
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Well Maybe your Ready?
So you keep second guessing yourself if your child is ready for Potty Training. Trust me if They are not ready don't try it. As a Nanny for the Last 17 years I have Potty Trained alot of children over the years. I have worked for parents who wanted to rush the Potty Training Issue. Everyone has to be on the same page when it comes to Potty Training! You can't train the child one day and decided that you don't have time to do it the next day, it just doesn't work like this. If Your child is not ready you will become fustrated and so will your child.
Here is a List of Readiness Indicators for helping to decide with this is the right time for Potty Training.
Is your child at leas eighteen months old? The reason why I stress this is because children are developing the muscle and bladder capacity to begin the potty training Process between 18 and 24 months of Age.
Is your Child's diaper dry for at least two hours at a time? If your child is able to hold urine for at least two hours at a time this indicates that the child baldder is large enough and mature enough for potty training to be successful.
Do your child let you know he is wet or has a bowel Movement? Don't except your child to be successfully in learning to use the tiolet is he or she is not even aware of being wet or having a bowel movement.
Does your child tell you or indicate that he or she is uncomfortable in wet or soiled diapers?
If your child does care that he or she is wet or has a dirty diapers. It is going to be very hard to convince them to urinate and have bowel movements in the potty.
Can your child sit upright for 5 minutes?
Can your Child UNDRESS enough to sit on the potty?
Is your child able to get himself to the potty?
Can your Child follow simple Directions?
Does your Child answer simple yes and no questions?
Does your child imitate other-parents,caregivers,or other children?
If you answered all these questions and think your child is ready go for it! But Remember you the Adult has to make some changes in your routines,some sacrifices,and some time Adjustments in order for potty training to be Successful for your Child!
Here is a List of Readiness Indicators for helping to decide with this is the right time for Potty Training.
Is your child at leas eighteen months old? The reason why I stress this is because children are developing the muscle and bladder capacity to begin the potty training Process between 18 and 24 months of Age.
Is your Child's diaper dry for at least two hours at a time? If your child is able to hold urine for at least two hours at a time this indicates that the child baldder is large enough and mature enough for potty training to be successful.
Do your child let you know he is wet or has a bowel Movement? Don't except your child to be successfully in learning to use the tiolet is he or she is not even aware of being wet or having a bowel movement.
Does your child tell you or indicate that he or she is uncomfortable in wet or soiled diapers?
If your child does care that he or she is wet or has a dirty diapers. It is going to be very hard to convince them to urinate and have bowel movements in the potty.
Can your child sit upright for 5 minutes?
Can your Child UNDRESS enough to sit on the potty?
Is your child able to get himself to the potty?
Can your Child follow simple Directions?
Does your Child answer simple yes and no questions?
Does your child imitate other-parents,caregivers,or other children?
If you answered all these questions and think your child is ready go for it! But Remember you the Adult has to make some changes in your routines,some sacrifices,and some time Adjustments in order for potty training to be Successful for your Child!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Music to My Ears!
Music Naturally Delights and Moves Children of all Ages. It Provides an outlet for children's high spirits and creative energy. Music and Movement experiences help develop both sides of the brain.
As you are reading this you are probably thinking there is no way I am listening to another minute of Raffi!
Trust Me I feel the Same as you. Spending at least 10 hrs a day with children, there is no way I could listen to Children's music all day Every Day.
Music is a Universal language and a natural form of expression for children of all ages. It Promotes the development of listening skills and builds vocabulary. Music is a very valuable tool that provides an opportunity for learning new concepts such as up/down, fast/slow,heavy/light, and loud/soft.
Music Can Be Reggae, Country, jazz,classical,rap, or any other music that you like. As a Nanny I really enjoy listening to The Putumayo Series with Children. I feel this music can stimulate, engage and inspire – giving children an opportunity to express themselves and experience new and exciting cultures with music that will make the whole family tap their feet.
Children and their families will love the upbeat rhythms and appealing melodies on this musical tour.
If you Are interested in this series,they can be found online, and through Amazon. We are pleased to be able to check out our series with my local library.
Remember that sharing music with your children is a wonderful way to build a warm, loving Relationship. It's a gift that will last forever.
Trust Me I feel the Same as you. Spending at least 10 hrs a day with children, there is no way I could listen to Children's music all day Every Day.
Music is a Universal language and a natural form of expression for children of all ages. It Promotes the development of listening skills and builds vocabulary. Music is a very valuable tool that provides an opportunity for learning new concepts such as up/down, fast/slow,heavy/light, and loud/soft.
Music Can Be Reggae, Country, jazz,classical,rap, or any other music that you like. As a Nanny I really enjoy listening to The Putumayo Series with Children. I feel this music can stimulate, engage and inspire – giving children an opportunity to express themselves and experience new and exciting cultures with music that will make the whole family tap their feet.
One of my Favorite out of the Series is African Playground.
Children and their families will love the upbeat rhythms and appealing melodies on this musical tour.
If you Are interested in this series,they can be found online, and through Amazon. We are pleased to be able to check out our series with my local library.
Remember that sharing music with your children is a wonderful way to build a warm, loving Relationship. It's a gift that will last forever.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Bug Hunting
Does your child love bugs? Way not take the Magnifying glass out of the junk drawer, where it probably has been for months or maybe even years and go on a bug hunt! Kids of all ages love going on bug hunts. Mom's and Nannies it is ok even if you are a sophicated women to go look for bugs for a hour or so. I promise they won't bite you. As a Nanny for the last 17 years, I can't tell you how many bug hunts I have been on and will continue to go on, and Guess what I survived all of them!
Girls Even love bug hunts as much a the Boys, it instill's a love of the outdoors in everyone involved.
A Follow Up Family Activity is to Make A BUGGY BUDDY
Have everyone collect some rocks and recreate the bugs and the insects that you might have discovered on your bug hunt.
Paint the Rocks and Let Dry.
Glue on a set of googly eyes.
Once the Rocks dry, enjoy your new pet!
Girls Even love bug hunts as much a the Boys, it instill's a love of the outdoors in everyone involved.
Have everyone collect some rocks and recreate the bugs and the insects that you might have discovered on your bug hunt.
Paint the Rocks and Let Dry.
Glue on a set of googly eyes.
Once the Rocks dry, enjoy your new pet!
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