eating and sleeping

We are talking PIZZA

Toby — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:11:21 -0700

An activity and a meal

Chef Dads

Chef Dads

Toby — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:38:10 -0700

Is that a Pourterhouse on your grill...

"Healthy" Kids Foods?

tony — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:11:18 -0700

This is hardly news for most of us, but this TIME article does provide a good list of 9 common snacks our kids should probably avoid (and other "replacement" snack suggestions). For me, "everything in moderation" is still the prevailing approach, but when you add a lot of these products together, our kids are probably getting too much salt. Man, I'm gonna miss thos goldfish.

Twins Savvy

Mark2x2 — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:04 -0700

Becoming a new dad is challenging enough. What happens when you find out you're about to become the new dad of 2, 3 or more all at once? Well, once someone picks you up off the floor, you start to ask questions and get ready for the thrill of your life.

Epicurious: for people who love to eat

tony — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:50:15 -0700

We've all probably done a quick internet search for recipes, landing on all different kinds of recipe aggregating sites. While I like allrecipes.com to find recipes quickly, the site that I keep gravitating back to is Epicurious.com.

Babies' lack of sleep boosts later obesity risk - from CNN.com

julian — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:45:30 -0700

Tots who sleep less than 12 hours daily at greater risk for overweight in preschool
Kids who slept the least, watched most TV had greatest chance of becoming obese
Sleep's impact on appetite hormones may explain the effect

How to Eat Out with Your Toddler Without Defiling Your Family Name

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:41:58 -0700

If you've taken your toddler to your favorite restaurant and you can still show your face there, you've really accomplished something. But there's a good chance that you're still trying to master the art of taking your toddler out in public without getting embarrassed or creating havoc for those around you.

How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep in Their Own Bed

tony — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:28:50 -0700

Nothing can ruin a romantic evening in the bedroom faster than your toddler running in and wanting to sleep between the two of you. If you're lucky, this behavior only happens occasionally during thunderstorms or other frightening events. Some toddlers, however, simply want to sleep with mommy and daddy as often as they'll allow it.

How to Get Your Infant to Sleep through the Night

tony — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:26:43 -0700

One of the most precious things in the entire world is watching your baby sleep. Their soft breathing, cute face and tiny bodies are enough to just melt your heart. But the kicking and screaming before they fall asleep is enough to drive you crazy!

Savvy Life Skill: Rest

tony — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:06:02 -0700

Once upon a time, parents worried about their kids being out late at night getting into trouble. For many, those days are gone. Now, with volleyball practice, flute lessons, homework, play rehearsals, and the school newspaper, our kids can't find a place to schedule "Getting into Trouble" on their Blackberries. But our kids are also having trouble finding time to relax, sleep, and spend time with family and friends, and this busy lifestyle is beginning to take its toll.