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How to Teach Children to Cook With Simple Recipes
Kids love to help, and helping in the kitchen tops the list. Once they’re past the toddler “lick the spoon” stage, where do you start when you want to teach them real cooking? The best thing to start with is simple recipes of their favorite foods. Before you know it, they’ll be surprising you with their own creations as they grow confident in the kitchen with the life skills you’ve taught them.
The Best Sleeping Position for a Baby
One of the lessons drummed into new mothers and fathers is the importance of sleeping position for babies during the first year of life. Knowing that sleeping position has been linked to occurrences of SIDS—sudden infant death syndrome—today’s parents are understandably eager to know the best way to put their babies to sleep. Although medical researchers have not yet come to a consensus on how to prevent all cases of SIDS, amazing strides have been made since the introduction of the Back to Sleep Campaign in the 1980s, which has reduced the number of babies who die from SIDS by as much as 50 percent. The best thing you can do to lower your baby’s risk of SIDS is to put your baby to sleep in the recommended sleeping position.
Healthy Pregnancy Recipes
Most people know the basics of a good diet to maintain during pregnancy: stay hydrated, consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid excess sugar and trans fats. However, there are certain simple recipes that can help boost your nutrition and energy during pregnancy. Incorporate a few of these into your diet to help your changing body feel its strongest.
What Are Common Problems in Marriages Today?
Once the honeymoon is over, it’s time to get down to the reality of marriage. Soon enough, you have to face the facts: most marriages have problems, so don’t feel like you’re the only couple in the world having spats. Learn to recognize the most common problems in marriages today and how to handle them together, and you’ll make your union stronger and longer. According to a November 2007 report by Mayo Clinic staff, a couple has to learn to understand and respect each other’s differences and accept opposing views to make a marriage work.
Healthy Eating Tips for Kids
Getting your kids to eat healthy is one of the biggest challenges parents face. In today’s busy world, it’s tempting to drive by a window and pick up a greasy meal in a box (with a free toy!), but that’s not a great way to teach your child about eating healthy. According to the Mayo Clinic, a 4- to 8-year-old will need to consume 1,200 to 2,000 calories a day (depending on age and sex), and childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Give your kids a head start to a healthy lifestyle by teaching them to choose the right foods.