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Q: How do I know if the meals and snacks provided by the child care provider are nutritious?
A: The Child and Adult Care Food Program has specific guidelines on what needs to be provided to young children so they are receiving nutritious meals. For a typical lunch for a preschooler, they should receive one serving of milk, one serving on meat or meat alternative (peanut butter, egg, beans), two servings of fruit and or vegetable and one serving of grain or bread products (bread, biscuit, cereal).
Q: What are some foods to avoid feeding toddlers?
A: You should not feed young children foods that could be a choking hazard, some of these foods include: hot dogs, grapes, nuts and seeds, popcorn, raisins, peanut butter, raw fruits and vegetables, small hard cereals and pretzels.
Q: When is the best time to start potty-training my child?
A: While there is no particular age when potty training should begin, most children are ready between the ages of two to three. Some signs of readiness include: the child stays dry for more than two hours, bowel movements become regular and predictable, the child begins to show signs of being uncomfortable with soiled or wet diapers, the child is able to dress and undress with little help, or the child asks to use the toilet or wear underwear.
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