CRAFTY MEMORY BOOK AGES 3 TO 8

Bought this book for one of my grandchildren. Full of personal activities that creates a treasured memory book

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394800931

FUN CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

NUT ALLERGY LUNCH IDEAS

We almost lost my four-year-old granddaughter at the age of two. She couldn’t breathe and my terrified daughter called 911. A trip to the ER revealed that our precious G is not just allergic to peanut butter, but to all nuts. She cannot even be around a person who just eaten nuts. My daughter carries the antidote with her 24/7. It scared us to death.

I tested this kid-friendly sandwich and liked it. Packed with potassium, Vitamin C, and Calcium (check the label of the cream cheese before purchasing to make sure it has this added benefit).

Some healthy lunch alternatives:

Blend a small-sized banana with two generous tablespoons of cream cheese. Spread on your child’s favorite toast.

Two slices of real cheese, three slices no preservative turkey, whole grain wrap bread (make sure the bread you buy is not processed in a factory that uses nuts), spread with Veganaise. (It has a sweeter taste and is much healthier than mayonaise) I add sweet pickles.


Anyone else have other sandwich ideas for kids under six? Thanks!

POTTY DILEMMA

My four-year-old granddaughter made up her mind that she was never going to use the potty or the toilet after the first time she saw the toilet flush. Convinced she would fall in and certain that neither her mother nor sister could rescue her in time; she decided she would wear Pampers the rest of her life.

She loves anything Frozen (the movie), so I promised to buy her Frozen underwear if she tried to go potty. She did, but her fear of the flush quashed her desire for the gift. So, I told her I understood and wouldn't bring up the subject again. This seemed to pacify her.

The thing is: I bought her a really nice potty when she was two. Even then, she had an innate fear, even though it had no water that could flush her down the drain. Poor kid, frustrated mom.

But, until she overcomes her fear, she's still in Pampers, which are costly and my daughter also has a two-year-old boy in diapers.

She is a darling, intelligent child. I want to help her, but am at a loss. Have any parents out there experienced this issue or have any ideas for a resolution? Thanks!

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