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“Make Ahead” Meals for Busy Moms

The following is a guest post fromLaura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Mom,www.MomDishesItOut.com The Modern Mom – is there anything she can’t do? From shopping for healthy groceries to shuttling the kids to soccer practice, sometimes, it can be hard to imagine maintaining a career while also putting a wholesome, home-cooked meal on the table (at least three times a week at that!); and yet many of us do.

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How to Get a Toddler to Eat Meals at the Table

Toddlers are little bundles of non-stop energy. Sitting down is not one of their strong suits. Parents can encourage their energetic tots to enjoy some quiet family time at the table for meals. Make the table a comfortable place for the toddler and the whole family. Minimize trouble zones for the toddler by removing glass centerpieces or salt and pepper shakers, which can invite curious toddlers to play and make a mess rather than eat their meal. Tuck the ends of a tablecloth so they are out of reach to minimize the toddler’s temptation to tug on it. In the beginning, realize that toddlers will get up from the table frequently, but if you stick with the idea that food is eaten at the table, they will eventually sit until they are done with their meal.

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Last Trimester in Your Pregnancy

You finally reached the third trimester of your pregnancy. The morning sickness may be behind you, but the third trimester does come with its own discomforts. The silver lining to the aches and pains is the nearing of your due date. Whether your baby shows up early, late or right on time, take some time to familiarize yourself with the basics of the third trimester to prepare.