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Aug 31

August 31, 2015

Mexican Pizza

This is one of my husband’s all time favorite meals, a hand-me-down recipe from his mom. Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1 Pkg Mild Taco Seasoning Mix 1 Can (10 oz) Enchilada Sauce 2 Cans (6 oz. ech.) of Black Olives, chopped 1 Jar (10 oz) of Green Olives, chopped 1 1/2 lbs Colby Jack Cheese, grated 1 Bag (11 oz.) of Tortilla Chips   Directions: Mix taco seasoning and enchilada sauce with browned ground beef. Spread…

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Jul 10

July 10, 2015

When Should Babies Begin to Feed Themselves?

Most babies can begin learning to feed themselves by around 9 months old.  Their fine motor skills are developing and at this age they can begin to pick up small pieces of soft food between their forefinger and thumb.  They may start by using all of their fingers and grabbing a handful of food.  They often miss what they’re trying to pick up or drop it halfway to their mouths.  Don’t let that frustrate you.  As long as baby isn’t…

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Jul 9

July 9, 2015

Don’t Force Children to Eat!

 As a childcare provider for nearly a quarter of a century I’ve seen many parents who believe it’s a good idea to force their children to eat when they don’t want to.  One little boy’s mom gave him a big cup of milk every morning and made him drink it.  He didn’t like milk at all and I know that for a fact because I cleaned it up more than once when, after forcing it down, he spewed it back…

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