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Bedtime conversation T: I have one question (although, it is not). Me: Okay. T: Lucky (our cat)sleeps in the morning and is awake at night. Me: Do you want to be like Lucky? (thinking that he likes to stay up late) T: No, I'm not a cat. Me: Why not? T: Because the light from the sun keeps me awake. Me: Then you cant be a cat. T: Plus I'm a person. Very entertaining conversation. ****** Last week, I got to pick him up early from school and was able to talk to one of his teachers. Just to catch up. I was told that he is at the top of his class....

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Good Food

There's a stage in one's life especially toddlers that good food are not acceptable. It's hard being a parent because you know what's good for your child yet you don't want to have any battle and struggle between you and your child. One has to have tricks. I have learned that exposing The Tatapilla to sports and superhero themed movies will encourage him to eat good food. He aspires to be all of them and the trick is to eat good food, have rest, exercise and sleep. But here's a tip from bodyandsoul.com.au.Stay calmToddlers will do almost anything...

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Early Bedtime

This is from bodyandsoul.com.au.The proverb, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" seems to have some scientific merit for kids. Studies into children and sleep are piling up and the latest suggests it's not only how much sleep they get that matters but also what time they go to bed.It seems sleep is one of the most important parts of a child's general wellbeing.The latest University of South Australia study on sleep times found children who go to bed earlier are less likely to be obese than those who stay up lateThis...

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