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bags, pictured) help you cut back on disposable packaging. We like the pouches because they allow you to serve homemade applesauce (and other gooey foods) on the go. The snack bags, which feature Velcro closures, can be folded down flat when empty (unlike ridged plastic containers that take up space regardless). Both are dishwasher safe and free of BPA, PVC and phthalates. $7.99/set of 2 • booginhead.com
hard time discouraging that same behavior when she has her own cell phone. The same goes for technology use in the car, in public settings and around your home. Set some time to unplug during the day as a family and as individuals. Detach from your smartphone, email, Facebook and Twitter. Focus your energy and attention on the individuals in your presence, or maybe even have some quiet moments of solitude (without posting your status)! If we’re smart about our own technology use and if we’re proactive in our efforts to teach, guide and model responsible habits, we’ll be helping our young children as they grow and learn in our technology-driven world. Megan Devine is a mother of four. She lives in Northeastern Minnesota. Write her at mdevine@mnparent.com.
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