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March 25, 2013

Enjoying the Company of Brothers on a Monday

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Thoughts Monday's Music Moves me, Sibling Love

Tiger girl and Monkey Boy

Having elder brothers to play with can certainly be a lot of fun. There is always someone around willing to spend time with and be silly at the same time. Tiger girl is blessed to have two elder brothers who don’t mind spending time with her despite the rather large age gap of 4 and 6 years.

Doggie boy and Tiger girl

Tiger girl relates better to Monkey boy then Doggie boy as he is more patient with her. He gives in to her more as Doggie boy is still at the stage of vying with her for the things which they both desire. I guess their competitive character makes it harder for them to come to a compromise which is favourable for both parties. I do know that all of them look out for each other and love one another.

The kids having fun

Even though the house can get really noisy and messy with them chasing after each other and bickering with one another it only makes the place more lively. It is great to know that the trio will have each other to rely on when we are no longer around to guide them.

My brothers and me

Tiger girl is really blessed to have two brothers to look out for her. To hold her hand and guide her through life. They too are fortunate to have a little sister who dotes and adores them. I sure they are enjoying every moment of their childhood.

How is it for your kids?

Here is one of the tunes sung by ELVA a Taiwanese Singer. 蕭亞軒ELVA 有愛到就好官方完整版MV

March 22, 2013

Beat Sugar Addiction Now! for Kids by Jacob Teitelbaum M.D. & Deborah Kennedy Ph.D

Dominique Book Review, Parenting and Kids Beat Sugar Addiction

Book Cover

Beat Sugar Addiction Now! for Kids: The Cutting-Edge Program That Gets Kids Off Sugar Safely, Easily, and Without Fights and Dramaby Jacob Teitelbaum M.D. & Deborah Kennedy Ph.D.

The book starts of by explaining that many kids are having high levels of sugar intake which is beyond the recommend level. In the six chapter book parents are given the following

– A tool kit for ensuring success.

– Information on how to limit your kids sugar intake

– Revamping breakfast

– Reduce sweets and having healthy snacks

-Make over desserts

– Finding and replacing hidden sugars

There has been many studies linking a diet high in sugar to ADHD, cavities and diabetes among others. The authors recommend starting by calculating the among of sugar your child consumes on a daily basis and work from there on how to reduce it. Once you know the among the kids take it is time to diligently reduce the among to acceptable levels.

My thoughts

I was surprised to know that a bar of chocolate candy contains more caffeine then a cup of hot cocoa. The information offered in this book isn’t something new and there is no new magic formula or plan which is taught. However it does give me a clearer understanding on how sugar enters our daily diet and how I can make sure that the kids eat more healthy.

Get your copy of Sugar Addiction Now! for Kids: The Cutting-Edge Program That Gets Kids Off Sugar Safely, Easily, and Without Fights and Drama today.

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