Ending the witching hour
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Dinnertime is, more often than not, the most hectic and chaotic part of the day for many households. Ways by which parents can make dinnertime less of a witching hour include showering children with attention before tackling meal preparation and giving them a snack to ease their hunger, which may be the cause of their crankiness.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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Using the old bean
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Beans are a way to add protein and vitamins to a child's diet. To avoid long cooking times, beans should be soaked overnight. This will also help reduce the gas problem some people experience during the digestion of beans. Parents should be persistent when trying to get children to eat beans.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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Mix-and-match meals
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Buffet-style meals allow family members to choose what they wish to eat. An array of ingredients that go together can be prepared and set out on the table so family members can pick out what they like and create a dish out of their choices. Recipes for such buffet dinners are provided.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
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