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Eat this, Not That! for Kids

We have enjoyed Eat This Not That! for Kids! by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

Our kids have especially latched on to the designations on pages 12-16 about what kind of superpowers vegetables and fruits give you–depending on which color they are. 

  • “Red food makes you dash like the Flash!”
  • “Orange foods give you night vision!”
  • “Yellow foods make you jump higher and play harder!”
  • “Green foods give you sharp vision and superhuman healing abilities!”
  • “Blue foods make you the smartest kid in the class!”

We got our copy from the public library.

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Books Music Toys

Parents’ Choice Awards

We noticed that a couple of things that we liked received Parents' Choice Awards.  Indeed, it looks like a great website for finding recommended music, toys, and books. 

Unfortunately their website is designed so that it is difficult to find much except their latest picks.   They will let you search 2009-2010 picks.

 

Here are the links to their top picks from the last 25 years–picked in 2007. 

Best 25 Toys of 25 Years

25 Years of Audio

Best 25 Books of 25 Years: Ages 10 & Up

Best 25 Books of 25 Years: Infant – Age 9

 

 

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The Well Blog on Health and Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

On parenting, I have enjoyed two resources recently that I thought I would mention.

1.  Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Goleman talks a lot about how children’s brains develop through relationships.

2. Consider these posts from The New York Times Well Blog: Tara Parker-Pope (and others) on Health:

Remedies: Honey for Coughing

Honey does work pretty well. 

 

Phys Ed: Why Wii Fit Is Best for Grandparents

Kids don’t get that much exercise from Wii.

 

Phys Ed: The Benefits of Weight Training for Children

Weight training is good for kids.  They do get stronger even if they don’t bulk up in appearance. 

 

Two Pediatrician Moms Offer Baby Advice

This book looks good for new moms and dads.