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“There are some universal tenets to training, but parents have a lot of latitude. Give yourself permission to individualize the process according to you and your child,” says Peter Stavinoha, Ph.D., a psychologist specializing in children and adolescents and the author of Stress-Free Potty Training. But what happens if you hit a speed bump—and need some ideas for getting back on track? Here, three common potty training roadblocks, plus how you can help your toddler overcome them. The setback Your 28-month-old is showing developmental signs of readiness—the ability to pull down her own pants, climb up on a chair, follow verbal directions, ...
If you have not received your invitation, write to kgurwitz@maymediagroup.com. Get ready for cough, cold and flu season with Boiron’s natural homeopathic medicines. For 65 years, families around the world have relied upon Oscillococcinum, a homeopathic medicine to nip flu-like symptoms in the bud. Taken at the first sign of aches, fever, or chills, Boiron’s Children’s Oscillococcinum melt-away pellets provide relief of symptoms. And for irritating coughs day or night, reach for honey-flavored Boiron’s Children’s Chestal to soothe and calm. Both products are safe for little bodies two years and older (and taste good, too!). They work naturally without causing side effects ...
Summer is short in New England, so every year I am bound and determined that the whole family will make the most of it. But my kids, who still believe those eight weeks will stretch on forever, resist. They want to play the Wii (they have an "Outdoor Playground" game, offering all the convenience of the outdoors with none of the pesky actual doors). Or they want to head to the concrete pool or to the plastic play structure-filled park. I protest: We live an hour and a half from the nearest mall; shouldn't our outside experiences be filled with ...
Love the idea of a Mexican-inspired meal but don’t have the time to cook? Bring the taste of authentic burritos—only more convenient—to your next Moms Meet meeting with frozen burritos from Amy’s Kitchen. Like all the foods in Amy’s Kitchen’s frozen line, Amy’s burritos are made with only the finest natural and organic vegetarian ingredients and never contain meat, fish, poultry, or eggs. Organic flour tortillas are filled with organic beans, rice, vegetables, cheese, tofu, and Amy’s own homemade sauces for a perfect snack or light meal that’s tasty, healthy, and fast. Amy’s offers a wide variety of burritos based on traditional ...
Mornings The problem: Your child lingered in bed for ten more minutes, then spent an extra fifteen deciding on her outfit. You hand her a cereal bar while she runs to catch the bus—only to see she left her homework on the dining room table. Step one: Prep before bed A successful morning hinges on how your child prepared the night before. Help her avoid the frazzled AM rush by having her organize her backpack and lay out the next day’s clothes before bed. Step two: Set expectations Create a morning checklist to let your child know exactly what she needs to do and when, ...
The number one thing that keeps people from eating more local food is cost. But the benefits of eating local or many: great-tasting food, smaller carbon footprint, a boost for the local economy. Here’s one trick, from KIWI’s article by Alyson McNutt English: Seek out the late shift You’re probably aware that Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to find local, generally well-priced food. But if you really want a bargain, call your CSA’s organizer and request the late shift. “Every week there are people who can’t pick up their shares,” says Leda Meredith, author of The Locavore’s Handbook: The ...
[caption id="attachment_657" align="alignright" width="260" caption="180 days of school means 180 days to come up with something for lunch. My oldest son, Sam (top), and Rory (left) help, but who do you think is cutting, supervising, and cleaning up?"][/caption] Back to school means back to packing lunches: fresh, healthy, waste-free lunches that kids won’t trade away. Feeling a little panicked, anyone? You’re not alone. KIWI columnist KJ Dell’Antonia, a mom of four, chronicled the ups and downs of packing nutritious, green lunches all year long. Here’s how her family’s school year started: August Bento boxes! The New York Times has a super-cute article about ...
What could be more satisfying than a warm, homemade brownie? We say one that requires hardly any clean-up! Pamela's Products’ award-winning, gluten-free brownie mixes are now available in a quick and easy single-serve pack. Combine our mix with water and oil in a microwave-safe container according to package directions and viola! instant gratification brownies in about a minute.
More than 11 million children under age 5 in this country go to daycare or preschool. Are they getting the healthy environment they deserve? KIWI writer Lora Shinn caught up with five daycares that are leading the way to a new era of greener early education. Here’s what one center is doing: Sprouts, in Norcross, Georgia is a leader in teaching eco lessons. Kids are never too little to learn to appreciate the environment, Sprouts’ founders believe. But raising eco-minded children isn’t about a lesson here and a field trip there: Eco principles must be integrated—gently!—into everyday activities. So, at Sprouts, children ...
For a birthday party that's truly special, forget the big-budget blowouts and go for a memorable celebration that's healthy and includes a little hands-on learning—while also cutting back on party costs. "You need to remember that it's not how elaborate the party is, it's how much fun the kids have." says Lynda Fassa, author of Green Babies, Sage Moms. From fair trade cloth party banners to delicious, healthful cakes, here's your guide to throwing an eco-fabulous birthday bash. You're Invited To summon your guests to the party in eco-friendly style, try these alternatives to traditional invitations: Paperless Go web 2.0 with virtual invitations. Sites ...
1. Babies on a plane "We're taking our one-year-old daughter on her first plane ride next month. My dilemma: should I purchase a ticket just for her, or save money by having her sit on my lap?" With rising fuel costs plus a seemingly endless list of fees (want to check your bag? That'll be $50.), sharing a seat with your baby for 4 hours rather than buying one just for her sounds like a reasonable way to cut costs. However, a recent alert issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) declared the practice unsafe, warning that adults are often unable ...
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