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3 Healthy and Kid-Friendly Dip Recipes

Getting your kids to eat healthy is often a struggle. Lets face it – even the most well-meaning, health-conscious parent caves to the demands of picky toddlers every so often (and sometimes daily). I have a discriminating 4 year-old and a pretty omnivorous, but distracted, 18 month-old and I have found one thing that without fail can bring them to the table and get them to focus on their food – dips. Dipping Philosophy It seems to be a universal truth that kids like to dip their food. Parents can use that to our advantage (ha hah!) in two ways:

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Good News: Men Are Hard-Wired To Be Involved Parents!

Its always refreshing when the latest parenthood headlines focus on fathers instead of mothers. Last week, the front page of the New York Times read: Fatherhood Cuts Testosterone, Study Finds, for Good of the Family. Regardless of exactly why the New York Times editors consider this front page news, or exactly what the data shows, its inspirational that expensive research resources, and newspaper ink, recognize how critical dads are to raising kids. Unlike so many sensationalist headlines stirring moms guilt and our hormones, this headline suggests fairly that good parenting is not all about us moms.

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21 Ways To Declutter Your Head

So I woke up at 5:30 am on Sunday morning, stomach in knots and pretty anxiety-ridden. This upcoming week is a big one. I just launched The Erica Diamond Jewelry Collection for Ice, I’m missing back-to-school on Wednesday to shoot a TV segment out of town, and just the general mommyhood, wifehood and life duties are swirling around in my already-cluttered brain.

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Ways to Help a Toddler Gain Weight

Toddlers vary in size based on a number of factors, including diet and frame size. Some are naturally slender, while others are considered underweight. If your toddler falls into the underweight category, helping her gain weight leads her to a healthier situation. Many toddlers stay busy and don’t stop to eat or have picky tendencies. A strategic approach to deal with these stumbling blocks helps your child gain weight.