It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! We were disappointed that Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live was cancelled, so we made one special day all about him and his friends... but really, isn't every day a Daniel Day? We sing his songs all day long!
We even found backgrounds to print for more character play and Colorforms (put them in sheet protectors or Ziplock bags if you don’t have a laminator). Ugga Mugga!
Some people have asked how we get Austin to eat so well.
1)) I’m no expert - it’s a *big* part luck!
2) We don’t force him to eat anything.
3) We don’t prioritize certain foods over others (like veggies over dessert) and sometimes put them all on a plate at once.
4) You have to recognize that sometimes you’re more hungry than others and the same goes for kids.
5) They also have preferences that may be different than ours.
6) I do sometimes use strategies likeL
offering choices of plates and utensils (especially offering a “big” spoon or fork when he gets tired)
adding toppings or dressings
playing music that does or doesn’t correspond to what he’s eating
sometimes reading a story or looking at his ABC book when he’s eating.
7) We don’t watch TV during meals because he can’t concentrate.
8) There are definitely times when I pick my battles and sometimes feed him because my priority is for him to eat and feeding himself is secondary if he’s too tired to eat it and too hungry to fall asleep.
Anyway, here is my food playlist. He instantly perks up about eating when the songs play!
We have a few food-related videos that are favorites. Check them out below.
The Lunch Box Song
Yes, Yes Vegetables Song
Breakfast Song
F is for Food song
Here are some products that make food time just a bit more fun:
KidsFunwares Robot Me Time Meal Set with Portion Control Divided Plate, and Fork and Spoon
Since we are in social distancing / quarantine and couldn't visit our favorite semi-local theme park, we create a day dedicated to our favorite furry monsters.
We put on our grouchy clothes and fun socks and gathered our favorite furry monsters for some stories,
