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Monday, February 9, 2015
The "M" List Princess Punch
The PINK Princess Punch was a hit at the princess party on February 8th at Dancexpress in Narberth.
Want more of the pink juice, make it at home with this exclusive recipe.
1 can of Frozen pink lemonade
1 large jar of pineapple juice
4 cups of strawberry purée
2 L bottle of club soda
Use all natural products where possible.
Mix all ingredients together and serve
1 large jar of pineapple juice
4 cups of strawberry purée
2 L bottle of club soda
Use all natural products where possible.
Mix all ingredients together and serve
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Saturday, January 17, 2015
Rocketship Kisses: 3 Steps to a More Peaceful Bedtime by Erica Desper
Whether embarking on helping your baby to sleep more independently or battling another round of anxiety in your older child, routines and rituals are keys to success – both theirs and yours. When the time comes to turn out the lights, separation anxiety, fears, and stalling can creep in, quickly turning your peaceful independent sleeper into a tearful, clingy “just one more” and “don’t goooo!” mess. Here are 3 tips to get you back on track and save your sanity.
1. Have a Clear and Consistent Routine Never underestimate the power of a routine for your baby, toddler, or older child. Knowing what happens next and when the routine will end prepares the body for sleep and creates a sense of security that can go a long way toward decreasing stalling tactics and anxiety. Elements of your routine should remain the same from night to night, and be carried out in the same order -- such as “We read one book, we sing two songs, then Mommy will turn out the light, and blow one last kiss.” Some experts recommend reading the same few books and singing the same songs, especially when first instituting a routine. Hearing the same lyrics each night sends signals to the body and the brain that, in time, will make your child begin to feel sleepy. As well, novelty can be too stimulating for some children. If reading the same books isn’t an option, consider creating a small group of bedtime books from which your child can choose. A clear understanding of what comes next (and what doesn’t) is helpful, not only for our little ones but for us as parents too!
2. Create a goodbye ritual Children have trouble letting go of the day. And while turning out the light can be difficult, a closing ritual comfortably signals that the routine is over and sleep is now the only option whether you are leaving the room or staying until your little one is asleep. My son is a Master Staller - always asking me to stay for “one more minute” or wanting to tell me “something very important”.
Combine his stalling expertise with a 3 year olds typical nighttime fears, and I soon realized we needed a routine to redirect all that anxious energy and get me out of that room peacefully! Enter rocketship kisses. Since my son loves all things outer space and anything that is silly and exaggerated, and since humor dispels anxiety, I suggested he throw me a “rocketship kiss”. I stood at the bedroom door and he threw me my kiss. I pretended that his kiss was so powerful it launched me down the hallway very dramatically, complete with knocking into walls and sound effects. He found it so funny that he forget to be anxious and began looking forward to the end of the nightly bedtime routine.
The tradition has grown and morphed into other silly types of kisses. Each night I let my son choose what kinds of kisses he will throw and whether he will throw one, two or three. Of course, he always chooses three, but providing the option gives him a measure of control -- which brings me to my final tip.
3. Provide Limited Choices Every ritual or routine must suit your baby’s age and abilities. The older your child, the more options you can provide, but always keep it simple and allow your child to think he or she is controlling the process. The trick? Use choices only when appropriate and determine what those choices are. For example, rather than “Which pajamas do you want to wear? ask “Do you want to wear your green pjs or the blue ones?” Rather than “How many books do you want to read?” ask “Shall we read three books or two?” Preschoolers often feel powerless so if cooperation is what you are after, allow your child to make choices.
Where can you add elements to prepare your child’s body for sleep and create a sense of security? With a little thought, you can create your own “rocketship kisses” and be well on your way to a more peaceful bedtime!
Erica Desper
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
(610) 331-8175
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
(610) 331-8175
Friday, January 9, 2015
Recipe: Raw Energy Balls
Our favorite quick grab treat which are the Raw Energy Balls. Definitely a good replacement for store bought bards and holiday cookies to satisfy that sweet tooth. The balls are filled with lots of love and nutrients to keep you going all day long, without a sugar crash or hunger for more.
Ingredients (for 20-25 energy bites, depending on how small you make them):
- 2 cups oats
- ¾ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- ¼ cup shaved coconuts (if you don’t have this, you can use ¼ more slivered almonds)
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tbsps unsweetened almond Milk
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup agave
Directions:
Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl, mix well.
Add almond milk and mix.
Add agave syrup and warmed almond butter.
Mix ingredients together with your hands.
Create balls out of mixture by packing handfuls back and forth between your hands, until molded into tight balls (about 1 ½ inches in diameter).
Place ball onto pan covered with wax paper.
Repeat until all mixture is all used up.
Move pan into fridge for 3-4 hours.
Enjoy and share the love with friends!
Source: Mindbodygreen
Workout with Stroller Sessions
Stroller Sessions offers a kick butt interval work for busy moms twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays. Currently we are inside the JCC starting at 9:30am. To learn more visit www.borntoburpee.com or email abbie@fit-tribe.com to claim your free trial session.
The "M" List: Mother/Daughter Princess Party at Dancexpress
Join The "M" List for our first Mother/Daughter Princess Party at Dancexpress. TICKETS SOLD OUT!
#MMHM Funky Shredz
This week's #MMHM ( Mom Must Have Monday) is a Funky Shredz fashionable headband the that could be worn for hours, before or after your workout. Funky Shredz was created because 2 sisters saw a need for a fashionable and functional headband with a truly comfortable fit. Their tag line is "studio to street" and we believe that every print should be beautiful, fashion forward, and easy to wear! The bands come in a variety of amazing colors and prints. Check them out moms, they are awesome! #momtreats #musthave #studiotostreet
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