Kids

Kids Bento Lunches: Animal-shaped Hot Dogs

May 17, 2012
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I know, these are a little weird. Your kids, however, will think hot dog cutters are awesome because they make kids bento lunches (or any lunch) much cuter. I first saw hot dog art on a Japan Airlines flight when my then 1-year-old was served something that looked like a mini squid, when in fact it was a hot dog shaped like an octopus.

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For Kids Who Are Difficult Dental Patients

March 21, 2012
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We have a brilliant pediatric dentist here in San Diego. However, there wasn’t enough gentle coaxing and reasoning to get La Jolla Girl to accept X-rays at her last appointment. It wasn’t mandatory, but they insist it needs to be done at her next appointment, which is right around the corner.

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Weekend Pinterest: Amazingly Ornate Kids Bento Lunches

February 26, 2012

If you have the time (which I don’t) to really wow your kids, here are some great ideas for ornate bento lunches. If you need some help getting started, please refer to Choosing a Kids Bento Lunch Box.

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Getting Started With Kids Bento Lunches – Choosing A Lunch Box

February 16, 2012
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I sometimes have a picky eater on my hands. In order to expand her willingness to allow healthier food into her lunch box, I’ve started making quick kids bento lunches, which also puts my random Japanese dollar store finds above to good use. They take a little bit more effort than the standard PB&J, but I keep it to under 15 minutes, usually less. Buying the right kids bento lunch box helps immensely so here [...]

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Weekend Pinterest Find: Clever Chinese New Year Kids Crafts

January 21, 2012

I am grateful to have experienced Chinese New Year during the years we lived in Hong Kong. I enjoyed learning about many of the traditions and loved seeing the city decked out for Chinese New Year. This week on Pinterest, I’ve been looking at Chinese New Year crafts for kids. Here are some cute ones.

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Having Trouble Getting Your Kids To Behave? Help Is Here.

January 19, 2012
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San Diego-based Kid Pointz is a site dedicated to helping parents tackle behavior issues with ease. I am impressed by the selection of free printables including reward charts, chore charts, potty training charts and more. Kid Pointz also has an impressive advisory board that has written a number of articles about a important parenting topics. I had the opportunity to ask Martin Goodman, founder of Kid Pointz, a few questions about why he started Kid [...]

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