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Baby Sign Language And Your Baby’s Eye Contact ~ Chris

A side result of teaching your baby sign language is increased eye contact and concentration.  While other baby’s might not pay as much attention to your facial expressions, a signing baby is accustomed to looking at whom they are talking … Continue reading

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Children As Food Critics – If A Critic Wouldn’t Eat It Neither Will Your Toddler ~ Chris

Most people are horrible cooks now-a-days.  It probably explains why we’ll consider going out for dinner to a chain restaurant, and overpay – for crappy foods.  Seriously, 80% of today’s restaurant food is complete garbage!  Why do we think it’s … Continue reading

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My Kids Want To Snack All Day ~ Chris

I had a similar problem with my son.  Then I modified his eating schedule and diet.  At first I decided to limit snacks to just 3 cookies each day.  In the morning, the first time he asked for one, we’d … Continue reading

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How To Make Homemade Popcorn – It’s Easier Than You Think ~ Chris

After killing my second popcorn maker I vowed to learn how to make my own popcorn from scratch.  Bizarrely, it was so simple it really makes you wonder why anyone in their right might conceived of popcorn makers in the … Continue reading

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How To Make Your Own Baby Food ~ Chris

It’s funny.  Our grandparents had no choice in the matter – they just made your parents food.  However, with the advances in marketing, your parents were faced with a choice, either to make your food or buy it from the … Continue reading

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