Posts by wookie

Quote: Originally Posted by 4evermom  When ds was younger, it was more important for him to eat for mood/behavioral reasons. Sleep needs were a factor, as well. He couldn't be flexible about food if he was tired. He...

Quote: Originally Posted by pek64  Maybe in other countries there is less pressure to eat variety, and therefore children are not viewed as picky. This is true and also not. In Indian cooking, for example, lots of...

I think I cook a separate meal for my kids almost every day. It's an unpopular opinion here but like some others I have an extremely picky eater. If I didn't cook him what he likes he really, truly wouldn't eat. If we go on a trip...

Quote: Originally Posted by meemee  oh i missed some stuff.  mama take a deep breath. you need to get out of the head space you are in. no you havent scarred him for life. in fact its a good thing you did...

thank you! i did anticipate it being a phase but it's still painful for me. i guess we'll just keep having the conversations like you and one day he'll stop believing this.  

My 6yo son has recently started saying all the time that he hates himself, thinks he's "bad" or says things like who here hates me, raise your hand etc. The first few times I thought it was something to do with the word hate as we'd...

it's not a physical activity but decorating cookies! just plain sugar cookies, if you have any icing/food color and some m&ms and an hour gone, no problem :)  

how about fruit kebabs? skewer small pieces of fruit like strawberry, grape, melon, pineapple in any combination on small bamboo skewers (or even toothpicks!) and serve. finished plates always! :)  

Hi, we just moved to the Vienna, VA, area and I'm looking for stuff to do with my 2yo son while the 5yo is in school during the day. Is there a playgroup/get together for coffee etc. things already running in this area? If not, is...

sorry you're going thru this. it's time to let this group of "friends" go. if they're planning things without you they're sending not-so-subtle signals which I think is rude but maybe they have their reasons. whatever they are, move on...