Sugar, Sugar, Sugar – Everywhere!
The AVERAGE kid takes in way too much sugar! For kids ages 2 to 3 years of age it’s about 14 teaspoons per day. For kids
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The AVERAGE kid takes in way too much sugar! For kids ages 2 to 3 years of age it’s about 14 teaspoons per day. For kids
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Maybe masterpiece isn’t the right word…. but allowing your child to create their own taste combinations encourages new foods. Yesterday while preparing lunch, my preschool
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