http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog We provide families and businesses with reliable child, dependent and elder care resources and referrals to make productive employment possible and the lives of working families easier. Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:53:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/surprising-ways-to-burn-calories-this-summer/comment-page-1/#comment-1185 WP Themes Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:53:35 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=633#comment-1185 Amiable brief and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you seeking your information. Amiable brief and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you seeking your information.

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/talking-with-kids-talking-about-meltdowns/comment-page-1/#comment-959 Christina Thu, 20 May 2010 16:50:08 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=579#comment-959 With three kids, I am all too aware of all these situations. I thought that I had heard it all when it came to how to react but I actually read a few new things that I think I am going to try. Specifically, making sure that my punishment fits the crime. Sometimes I am so mad that I just want to punish them and forget how to make it really fit what happened. Another great article. With three kids, I am all too aware of all these situations. I thought that I had heard it all when it came to how to react but I actually read a few new things that I think I am going to try. Specifically, making sure that my punishment fits the crime. Sometimes I am so mad that I just want to punish them and forget how to make it really fit what happened. Another great article.

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/craft-of-the-month-string-covered-vase/comment-page-1/#comment-958 Christina Thu, 20 May 2010 16:44:10 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=586#comment-958 This is a great activity and a great way to recycle. It will make me look at all the bottles we throw away in a new way. Thanks for the great ideas ! This is a great activity and a great way to recycle. It will make me look at all the bottles we throw away in a new way. Thanks for the great ideas !

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/feel-good-foods-best-non-organic-produce/comment-page-1/#comment-951 Healthier Living Thu, 20 May 2010 07:02:37 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=546#comment-951 Very interesting topics.I am looking this type of topics, I need more information because everyone knows "Health is wealth" is very much known to all and everyone wants good health. That means no one wants to leave this wealth. So, Let us build a food habit discipline, keep pace with work, rest and or exercise to Achieve good health, The ultimate wealth. Very interesting topics.I am looking this type of topics, I need more information because everyone knows “Health is wealth” is very much known to all and everyone wants good health. That means no one wants to leave this wealth. So, Let us build a food habit discipline, keep pace with work, rest and or exercise to Achieve good health, The ultimate wealth.

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/feel-good-foods-best-non-organic-produce/comment-page-1/#comment-950 M.A. Thu, 20 May 2010 04:42:36 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=546#comment-950 Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends! Great site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some friends!

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/could-your-child-have-developmental-delays-how-to-tell-and-what-to-do-when-there-is-a-delay/comment-page-1/#comment-925 AngelMarie VanGyzen Tue, 18 May 2010 16:18:41 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=543#comment-925 This is very helpful for me to read right now as I have a toddler(family) in my group who could benefit from the reference material in the article. Thank you. This is very helpful for me to read right now as I have a toddler(family) in my group who could benefit from the reference material in the article. Thank you.

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/toddler-transitions/comment-page-1/#comment-924 AngelMarie VanGyzen Tue, 18 May 2010 16:13:43 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=552#comment-924 Dimaris, thank you for another gem! I think every mom and childcare provider who has a toddler or a group of toddlers needs to read this. I needed to be reminded about how hard it is for them to make , what to them is, a major shift in their normal lifestyle. I took down my son's crib and just moved him...he was easy..but they are not ALL that easy! Dimaris, thank you for another gem! I think every mom and childcare provider who has a toddler or a group of toddlers needs to read this. I needed to be reminded about how hard it is for them to make , what to them is, a major shift in their normal lifestyle. I took down my son’s crib and just moved him…he was easy..but they are not ALL that easy!

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/the-new-recommendations-for-sun-exposure/comment-page-1/#comment-922 AngelMarie VanGyzen Tue, 18 May 2010 16:07:57 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=555#comment-922 Thank you Dimaris for posting this article- wow! I have been thinking that even with my regular daily (spf50 of course!!) coverage of sunblock, that I was still getting my vitamin D. I do it every single day for 15 minutes I sit in the sun in the yard while the kids play. Now I realize that I may not be getting what I need so I will make a change! Thank you so much. I plan to tell my friends about this article. Thank you Dimaris for posting this article- wow! I have been thinking that even with my regular daily (spf50 of course!!) coverage of sunblock, that I was still getting my vitamin D. I do it every single day for 15 minutes I sit in the sun in the yard while the kids play. Now I realize that I may not be getting what I need so I will make a change! Thank you so much. I plan to tell my friends about this article.

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/10-smart-breakfast-tips-for-families/comment-page-1/#comment-921 AngelMarie VanGyzen Tue, 18 May 2010 16:04:18 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=560#comment-921 I love this article about breakfast! I am trying to improve my breakfast habits (i usually skip breakfast) and set a better example for the kids. We have started making breakfast a main focus. I prepare foods ahead.,..just like the article is recommending...I chop veggies or arrange my pans the night before...whatever it takes to motivate me at 6:45am the next day to give 100% to breakfast. My main problem at breakfast is I prefer lunch/dinner foods. My solution: Eat what you like- but eat more of it in the morning! I love this article about breakfast! I am trying to improve my breakfast habits (i usually skip breakfast) and set a better example for the kids. We have started making breakfast a main focus. I prepare foods ahead.,..just like the article is recommending…I chop veggies or arrange my pans the night before…whatever it takes to motivate me at 6:45am the next day to give 100% to breakfast. My main problem at breakfast is I prefer lunch/dinner foods. My solution: Eat what you like- but eat more of it in the morning!

]]> http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/dental-guide-introduction-infants/comment-page-1/#comment-920 AngelMarie VanGyzen Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:17 +0000 http://www.optionsforfamilies.org/blog/?p=564#comment-920 This is very informative about how to care for toddler teeth. I admit, I am often the most afraid of going to the dentist and the thought of having to start taking my child after their first birthday seems like just one more chore to add to the growing list. Don't get me wrong, I want to do the right thing for my child, but sometimes the pediatric dentists and hygienists come on strong. I use a common sense approach. We brush, we practice flossing...occassionally and we talk about the foods that stick to your teeth. The first set will be lost anyway so I focus on gum care and creating the habit for the child...getting used to brushing before bed and after breakfast. This is very informative about how to care for toddler teeth. I admit, I am often the most afraid of going to the dentist and the thought of having to start taking my child after their first birthday seems like just one more chore to add to the growing list. Don’t get me wrong, I want to do the right thing for my child, but sometimes the pediatric dentists and hygienists come on strong. I use a common sense approach. We brush, we practice flossing…occassionally and we talk about the foods that stick to your teeth. The first set will be lost anyway so I focus on gum care and creating the habit for the child…getting used to brushing before bed and after breakfast.

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