MOM QUOTES FROM AROUND TOWN
IT’S JUST MUD WHAT CAN YOU DO TO ENCOURAGE FUN IN THE MUD? “Use a sprinkler to make mud, but also to keep the kiddos from crusting up!” Angelique Lancaster
“Try not to worry about it, and have fun with them.” Lauren May
CHANGES IN CEREAL SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT GENERAL MILLS’ INTENTION TO MAKE CEREALS WITH MORE NATURAL INGREDIENTS? “We should all care! I am very excited.” Jessica Swift
OLDER KIDS TATTLING ON YOUNGER SIBLINGS. WHEN THE ACTUAL CULPRIT RUNS TO YOU, TRYING TO PIN THE MISHAP ON ANOTHER CHILD ...
“The 7- to 10-yearold range loves to play police and tattle tale, but I’ve gotten quite a bit of sarcasm and attitude from the teen about my 7-year-old, too! I’ve come to realize it’s a sibling thing PERIOD!” Tiffany Pinckney
“That has been one of our biggest struggles this summer. We have a 9-, 7- and 4-year-old who are constantly throwing each other under the bus and minimizing their roles. It’s very tough because it’s very deceitful and we’re trying to teach them that’s not OK. Getting in a little trouble for breaking a rule is better than getting in a lot of trouble for lying.” Amanda Lopez
“My kids (son, age 9; daughter, age 5) do the same thing. All I hear is, “MOM! he/she did it and I wasn’t doing anything!” Mommy knows better than that. LOL. And it can’t be that the sibling just did something wrong: they have to scream it to me as if I’m across the country!” Jessica Bynum
18 august 2015
“Some people don’t take to change very well considering it’s something they’ve known for years. Some formula changes just ruin the taste. It’s good in a way since it seems like every other kid is being diagnosed with some kind of food allergy or special restrictions now. My husband and I eat cereal on occasion, and if the flavor or textures change then my husband will no longer eat it (and he loves Reese’s Puffs). Plus, I’m concerned with some recipes I have that use the cereals. How will the new formulations affect the recipes? I think cereal should be for a treat, but not every single morning. It is convenient, but it is still a processed food.” Amanda Price