How to Encourage Your Children to Try New Foods

It is safe to say that as a parent, you have had to endure the stress of trying to introduce your little one to new foods. Getting your child to try new foods can frustrate both you and your child. You want your child to have a healthy diet; however, for your child, the thought of trying something new and unfamiliar triggers their fear responses, causing them to refuse these foods. This leaves parents in a predicament about introducing these new foods to their children. If you're trying to figure this out, you're in the right place. Here are three practical and effective ways to encourage your children to try new foods.

Let them join you in the kitchen

There are several benefits of letting your children join you in the kitchen. For instance, you bond with them and teach them healthier eating habits. Cooking with your children also encourages adventurous eating. As your children participate in preparing meals, they are exposed to new foods in a positive light. This encourages them to try it! As mentioned earlier, children usually refuse new foods because they are unfamiliar. Helping you prepare the meals fosters some familiarity and makes them more comfortable. When your child begins to engage in adventurous eating, encourage them to use their other senses, such as feel and smell, to further explore and familiarize themselves with them. 

Easy Ways to Turn Your Home into a Haven

If you don’t feel as though your home is providing you with a good space to relax, or if you end up feeling more stressed at home than you do at work then this is a clear indicator that something has to change. If you do not take steps to make a change now, then you may find that things only get worse, and this is the last thing you need. If you are ready to take a step in the right direction then keep on reading.

Express Yourself

If you feel mistreated by someone in your family, then you need to speak up and you also need to diplomatically express whatever it is that is bothering you. If you can do this, then you will soon find that you can strengthen your self-esteem while lowering your stress levels. If you are struggling because you have an elderly relative living with you then now could be a good time for you to explore a facility. It may be worth looking into assisted living training, so you can make sure that the place you’re choosing meets the highest standards.

3rd Annual Poker Run in Lindsborg, KS May 27, 2023

 

Join the Post #140 American Legion Riders on Saturday, May 27, for the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Poker Run. Registration begins at 10:00am. Kickstands up at 11:00am.

Ride the poker run and stay for great food and live music by Sister Sarah Tree. $30 gets a poker hand, a t-shirt, meal, AND music.

More information can be found at ALR POST140 Facebook page. The American Legion Post 140 is located at 524 E. State Street.

Harlem Globetrotters World Tour #globies Review

 Check out my pre-post about the Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour and a 20% off promo code!

Disclosure: I was provided tickets in exchange for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When I told my family we were going to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the T-Mobile Center in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri, they were so excited! My son Sam, who is 13 and loves basketball, could hardly sleep the night before the big game. 

The Globetrotters certainly brought their basketball skills and athleticism, as well as quite a few laughs as they defeated the Washington Generals. 

This was my kind of game, with a 4-point shot line and over-the-head backward shots like I attempt sometimes. One of the players even got on top of the backboard and hung out there for a while! We loved Globie, the mascot, and all the pranks the players inflicted on each other and the audience!

This was fun for our entire family and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I highly recommend grabbing your family and a bunch of friends and going to see the Globetrotters!

During halftime, we got a basketball for our son and he was THRILLED! 

But I think his favorite part was AFTER the game, when anyone who had a ball got to go around the court and get their ball signed by the Globetrotters AND take pictures with them!

This is a World Tour, so check the Harlem Globetrotters tour schedule and find out when a game is coming to your town! Grab tickets and plan for a fantastic afternoon or evening of family fun!

Little Passports Travel Tips and 20% off Promo Code

Let's get right to it. How about 20% off sitewide at Little Passports with the Pre-Black Friday code NOVEMBER20? If you use my link to purchase a Little Passports subscription, you get a great deal and a great learning activity for your kids. It's the perfect birthday or Christmas gift from grandparents or Santa!

I've written before about how much we loved Little Passports when we had the subscription. The kids loved getting them in the mail, and they are great for all ages. Sam and Eva got their little suitcase starter kits and carried everything in them. The older kids got their bigger-kid kits and learned geography and all sorts of other fun things. 

Today Little Passports is bringing you some travel tips for the upcoming holidays (or summer vacation, or just an hour-long trip to the apple orchard). 

Making the best of a road trip with Little Passports Travel Tips

“Are we there yet?” was a term coined by the family road trip! While new technology and toys may have silenced backseat conversations, spending time together in the car can still be a great opportunity for family bonding and learning. Even if you plan on bringing the latest gadget to pass the time, try saving them for the end of your trip when everyone is tired and cranky! 

Here are some ideas from Little Passports that are sure to make the time fly by (or at least go by a little faster):

Save your most recent Little Passports delivery from Sam and Sofia for your road trip so your kids to learn and explore during the car ride.

Say goodbye to your trusted GPS! Bring back the memory of car trips as a kid and use a map! The night before your trip bring out an actual map (if you can find one!) to show your intended route to your child. Even better, copy the map and pull out a highlighter so your child can follow along – and let you know when you missed a turn.

Build in time for pit stops – and if time allows, make short stops that incorporate fun activities along the way. Everyone will need a bathroom break and a meal, but if that happens at a place right off the highway and near the playground it can be better for everyone! The kids will get fed – and burn off some energy.

Hit up a dollar store before you leave and stock up on small toys and activities to give to your kids along the way. Every hour let your child choose a surprise – a great incentive for good behavior! You can even wrap the toys for an added element of excitement.