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On the appointed day, collect all the pacifiers, and have your children go with you as you "give away" the pacifiers to a baby. You can use a friend's new baby, a baby from church or preschool -- it doesn't matter, as long as they can see that there really is a small baby. Then have your children leave the pacifiers in a little bag with the baby.  You should then … [Read more...] about More practical tips on breaking away from the pacifier

Children use pacifiers to settle down and go to sleep, but they don't use it at all the rest of the day. The only problem with this is that then children truly associate their pacifier with falling asleep, and they almost can't fall asleep without it.   You can break this association, and it is better to do abruptly, rather than try to limit the time your children are … [Read more...] about Breaking the Habit!

Crazy for Carrots Dip   1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced thin 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons olive oil Dash of chili powder, optional Dash of ground cumin, optional   Place all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 10 to 13 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Pour mixture into a blender and … [Read more...] about More Cool Dip recipes for Dads

Here are some really cool recipes that will get your toddlers' mouths watering:   Little Trees and Dip   3/4 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets   Combine the cottage cheese, yogurt and parsley together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with the broccoli florets (trees) … [Read more...] about Cool Dip recipes for Dads

Always remember to be careful when serving toddler foods that could be a choking risk. Be sure that crunchy fruits and vegetables are cooked and soft and that pieces are cut small enough not to pose a choking hazard.   The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) considers these foods to be dangerous for children younger than 3: Nuts Hard candy Grapes Hot dogs … [Read more...] about Some safety tips for feeding your toddlers