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A Playdate Hangover

Before I had my daughter, I remember cringing every time I heard a parent say the word playdate. Like silent birth and attachment parenting, it sounded a little too new-wave and high maintenance. When I was growing up, silent births happened when a woman screamed so loudly she lost her voice, and attachment parenting was more aptly named you cant say No to your child. Likewise, we never had playdates. When the neighbor kids knocked on the door, Mom didnt offer them handmade cupcakes on coordinating napkins. In fact, they werent even allowed inside.

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Diabetic Cooking for Children

Pleasing the palate of any child can prove difficult, but preparing a menu that both suits the taste buds and meets the dietary needs of a diabetic child is even more challenging. If your child suffers from diabetes, the foods with which you fill his plate will play a major role in controlling this disorder.