Playing with your Food

My brother in law takes the phrase "playing with your food" to a new dimension. Literally, I have watched him eat a salad taking over an hour - stopping to carve the carrots into little chairs for the tomato to sit in and other such silliness. I have watched him eat a pizza top down: toppings, cheese, sauce, crust. Did I mention he's in his twenties?! He really puts the opening credits of Napoleon Dynamite to shame. Anyhow, for some people food is a chore...other's its a treat. And for children, its a potential disaster. If you have great healthy ideas for kids make a comment at Ask Angie. A lot of people struggle with feeding little ones. I have a few silly suggestions, feel free to add your good ideas!

No Fighting, No Biting

I have fond memories of this book, No Fighting, No Biting...so I had to name this entry after it. Anyhow, here's a recent question I was asked...

My little one has pushed a few kids at the playground lately...I am not sure how to handle it. I can tell parents want to see me resolve the issue but I just don't know how best to do it.

The answeris at Ask Miss Angie. And be sure to add your two cents - because if you have a great trick, or even a "what not to do", we can help each other. Fighting really is the worst!

Ask Angie - Potty Training

Here's how it works - anyone can ask questions: specific or general, privately in an email or in the comments below, as long as its kid related. After I give the question some serious thought - I'll give my best answer - not theoretical - but at least one solid suggestion - something unique - something you haven't read everywhere. And then, everyone can chime in - if you agree or disagree - or perhaps you have another suggetsion. My feelings won't be hurt because I'm just wanting to help and maybe one of you have a better plan. My ultimate wish is that Ask Angie posts are a safe place to ask and discuss the hard questions about being a parent.

How did you potty train when you knew the time had come?

The answer, if you are interested, is over here at Ask Miss Angie. I know - I am officially a nerd. I'll only do one a week - because its not that exciting to most.