Author Archive
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
A Toddler’s Sudden Refusal of Favorite Foods
What should a parent do when their child suddenly refuses to eat a food that up to yesterday was his favorite? Our first response is to tell you not to worry about it because this is not uncommon during the toddler phase. Children do not view food the way adults do. A favorite food is [...]
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Appetite versus Hunger
Appetite, we have all experienced it. Even now as I write this section, my mind drifts to the pleasant memory of last night’s dinner. There is a tempting slice of pizza left over and while I realize that I’m not really hungry, my memory tells me that the taste of mozzarella is something I would [...]
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Parking Lot Safety
Because the health and safety of children is a big concern for parents, one simple way to keep your toddler safe in parking lots, or anywhere else when Mom’s attention is divided, is to direct your child to place his hand on the car. Using the phrase “hands on car” provides a concrete meaning to [...]
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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Ruling with Smiles and Screams
Watching a wide-eyed toddler smile as Dad gently blows the tuft of silky hair of spring’s last dandelion heavenward and then, seeing the spontaneous clapping of little hands, bears witness to the amazing reservoir of joy he has and gives. A toddler takes his mother’s hand and pulls her toward the toy box because he [...]
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
‘Toddlerhood Transition’ Books Available
The new Toddlerhood Transition workbooks are now in the GFI warehouse and available for classes. The introductory price is $10.95. The introductory price for the newly released nine-part Toddlerhood Transition DVD series with two workbooks is $99.95 (The introductory sale is good through January 31, 2010. Save an additional five percent by ordering on line.) [...]
