So exciting news for the kids!! MumMums just released a new flavor for Toddlers...CARAMEL! So now they offer that and the strawberry flavor still. Baby MumMums still has the same flavor offerings of original, organic, banana, and vegetable. And now they have a great treat for kids 4 - 12...MumMums Snax! They come in Apple Cinnamon and White Cheddar!
For those unfamiliar with these great products, they are Japonica rice biscuits with all natural flavorings for your kids. Best part, they are gluten-free, egg-free, and peanut-free. No additives or anything so it's a wonderful, nutritious treat for all children, regardless of diets and allergies. Check it out for yourself and do your research. Link will be below!
My boys have been eating these bad boys since they were about 4 months old. They don't require excessive chewing so a kid without teeth can just gum away. Also helps soothe the pains of teething. When they got older, we moved onto the toddler version and they are addicted. They make a great treat choice that the boys love. The cookies are individually wrapped, two cookies per ouch, and you buy them by the box. Even with twins, they last a very long time. A box can last us about 2 months, usually longer.
I am a HUGE fan of this product (if that wasn't utterly obvious) and truly recommend you give it a try. Your kids may love it too. We will be testing out the Caramel cookies tomorrow during snack time but I am very optimistic. Let me know what you think!
MumMums Official Site
Also, the boys just FINALLY graduated to straw cups. Demetri has it down pact but Dante is still unsure. We purchased some new cups after reading countless reviews. For Dante so that he could train and get used to the new idea, we bought the Playtex BPA Free Lil' Gripper Straw Trainer (See here!). The cup is squeezable so that you can help them along with realizing the concept. But it isn't so easy to squeeze that you will discover a child covered in juice. I actually had a hard time at first figuring it out but I got it after reading the package a little bit more carefully. It has a spout cover that is easy for the child to control and handles for easier holding. And best part... no leaks! Even if the spout cover is open, the cup itself has an anti-leak spout that works well. Playtex never lets me down!
We also purchased the Playtex Insulator Straw Cup in a two-pack (See here!). The designs are cute and bright which is always a plus in my book. Demetri is using this one and he likes it much more the Munchkins version. The straw isn't so difficult to sip from and the spout cover is much easier for him to use. It also does a great job keeping liquids cold.
Now we may end up checking out other brands of straw cups but these are great for us now. I heard a lot about the Thermos cups but they only had them in pink so I decided to wait on trying them until another time. I kind of wanted the pink one for myself though lol
Well comment below if you want! And feel free to share the blog. Going to wrestle the boys to bed!
♥
Elise
Friday, May 20, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
TV or no TV...That is the Question!
Hey all! So I am sitting with my children, spending the day as per our usual routine. And I started thinking about a conversation I had with my sister. She advised me that people are often in awe of how well her daughter speaks (she is 3) and I exclaimed that she does speak very clearly and has a great vocabulary. She goes on to tell me people ask her how she was able to accomplish this in her child and watched their faces change as she said that her daughter watches some great television programs. These same people who were astonished by her verbal accomplishments now begin admonishing my sister for allowing her daughter to watch TV.
Which brings me to the topic of this posting today: television. My boys are basically sponges right now as are most children of this age. My husband and I utilize different tools and do a lot of research so that we can foster in our children great learning habits. But I can honestly say that they have learned the MOST from watching TV.
My boys are allowed to watch TV throughout the day but I watch it with them. For an hour preceding lunch, the boys are allowed to watch Bubble Guppies and Team Umi Zoomi. These two shows are found on Nick Jr. and the boys LOVE them. Bubble Guppies has helped to reinforce things already taught as well as introduce them to new things we haven't approached yet. Team Umi Zoomi is mostly about mathematical skills which is great for the boys as it couldn't hurt to introduce them to more than just numbers but in counting actual objects so that numbers hold value.
The boys also watch other programs sporadically through the day that include Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (shapes, colors, alphabet, counting, and social skills), Yo Gabba Gabba (colors, social skills, music), Fresh Beat Band (social skills, music), Jack's Big Music Show (music, social skills), Sesame Street (social skills, colors, counting, shapes, alphabet, music) and other shows. These shows have been helpful for the boys and surprise me with how well they have helped.
So I know there are those moms out there who think watching TV is detrimental to the development of a child. But in all honesty, research can go either way on the subject and there is no definitive fact that outweighs the other. The spectrum of excuses that occur in a debate for either side can range from common sense based to fantasy. How do I feel about it? I think TV can aid a child and reinforce skills if the proper programs are watched and the parent/parents are available to the child during the show. For example, you can turn on the most educational show there is and walk away. But that does not mean your child is going to learn anything from it or even watch it. If you watch the show with your child, you can repeat what they are seeing in the show, help them understand what is being learned, and give them the comfort they need to not feel stressed while learning. Plus, the child has more fun if the parent is showing interest in what they like.
But I would like to reiterate that I think that proper television programs are great for REINFORCING and INTRODUCING. NOT for taking over as the only teaching to your child. We read together every day for almost an hour total, use tools like flashcards, and try to teach them everything we can in a stress-free environment. TV is just another tool we utilize.
So how do you feel about it? Feel free to share your thoughts if you want. I'd love to hear your opinions and ideas!
Which brings me to the topic of this posting today: television. My boys are basically sponges right now as are most children of this age. My husband and I utilize different tools and do a lot of research so that we can foster in our children great learning habits. But I can honestly say that they have learned the MOST from watching TV.
My boys are allowed to watch TV throughout the day but I watch it with them. For an hour preceding lunch, the boys are allowed to watch Bubble Guppies and Team Umi Zoomi. These two shows are found on Nick Jr. and the boys LOVE them. Bubble Guppies has helped to reinforce things already taught as well as introduce them to new things we haven't approached yet. Team Umi Zoomi is mostly about mathematical skills which is great for the boys as it couldn't hurt to introduce them to more than just numbers but in counting actual objects so that numbers hold value.
The boys also watch other programs sporadically through the day that include Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (shapes, colors, alphabet, counting, and social skills), Yo Gabba Gabba (colors, social skills, music), Fresh Beat Band (social skills, music), Jack's Big Music Show (music, social skills), Sesame Street (social skills, colors, counting, shapes, alphabet, music) and other shows. These shows have been helpful for the boys and surprise me with how well they have helped.
So I know there are those moms out there who think watching TV is detrimental to the development of a child. But in all honesty, research can go either way on the subject and there is no definitive fact that outweighs the other. The spectrum of excuses that occur in a debate for either side can range from common sense based to fantasy. How do I feel about it? I think TV can aid a child and reinforce skills if the proper programs are watched and the parent/parents are available to the child during the show. For example, you can turn on the most educational show there is and walk away. But that does not mean your child is going to learn anything from it or even watch it. If you watch the show with your child, you can repeat what they are seeing in the show, help them understand what is being learned, and give them the comfort they need to not feel stressed while learning. Plus, the child has more fun if the parent is showing interest in what they like.
But I would like to reiterate that I think that proper television programs are great for REINFORCING and INTRODUCING. NOT for taking over as the only teaching to your child. We read together every day for almost an hour total, use tools like flashcards, and try to teach them everything we can in a stress-free environment. TV is just another tool we utilize.
So how do you feel about it? Feel free to share your thoughts if you want. I'd love to hear your opinions and ideas!
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