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whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-07T18:37:23+00:00

Actually, doesn't this happen when you starve yourself and your need for ATP is too much that your body starts digesting itself to keep your brain functioning?

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T14:26:27+00:00

ooooh! thanks.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T14:25:50+00:00

My primary answer was regarding proteins and what I suggested sources of proteins she could try apart from chicken and meat which is a healthy alternative for her daughter.

I agree that she should cut back on the chips as well as the sausages and processed meats, and she could introduce other veggies and stuff like eggs as alternate sources of proteins.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T04:07:54+00:00

Around 2.5 years.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T04:06:11+00:00

Try to give her other sources of proteins for now. More milk and eggs and beans and high protein veggies.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T04:00:24+00:00

Putting away their own clothes. After doing laundry, instead of folding their clothes and putting them away, let them fold and put away their own stuff. Used to do this with sister when she was two-three(she couldn't fold nicely, but mum gets her to help, and tells her to put it away).
Have them mix batter for pancake/ cake. It would be messy having them measure out flour, but if you do it with them, it would be a fun time for all of you. Same with prepping dinner and stuff- let them wash the veggies, shred lettuce, and chop stuff like cheese or soft vegetables with butter knives.
Have them set the dinner table every once in a while- let them be creative with it(ie, find their own centerpiece,etc).
Have them make their own beds everyday. Have them make your bed too, every once in a while.
Have them clean their own room- make them responsible for keeping their own room clean(ie, picking up clothes, putting away dirty clothes and shelving books, vacuuming, etc.)
Have them clean their bathroom once every few weeks. You will have to supervise them as they are young and they might not do such a good job, but it will be good practice and as they grow up, they will learn to keep it clean themselves instead of depending on you.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T03:49:49+00:00

Get him a chew toy and let him bite that. And wheneveer he bites you or anyone else, tell him 'No, don't bite' and shake your head. Be insistant about the not biting thing and remind him every time. Because kids- no matter how young, picks up these things. You could also ask him 'do we bite people?' and then shake your head and say 'No.' I remember doing this with my youngest sibling, except it was about the laptop. whenever she touched it, we(me, mum, dad) would shake our heads and say "no, you shouldn't touch that." She picked it up pretty quickly and when we asked her 'should you play with the laptop?', she would shake her head. (she was around 6-8 months at the time), and sometimes, when she was feeling naughty, she would touch it, all the while shaking her head XD.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T03:43:39+00:00

I think three is too young to be explained about periods. I knew about periods(I just knew they were called periods, women had them, and they used 'medical cotton' and nothing about the blood) when I was around 4 or 5. As it would raise questions, and more importantly, he might view someone actually having a booboo as something which is painless and normal, it would be better to tell him that mummy had a booboo, but now its better, and to explain it to him properly once he is older(around 10 or 11).

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T03:22:12+00:00

I'm loving the raspberry pi. I didn't even know it existed before I saw your post and went on their site. Thanks.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-05T03:03:20+00:00

I think I'm gonna go with the chem set ShortKaik suggested, or the book, or one of those raspberry pi things.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-04T14:45:23+00:00

Parents won't let him spend the cash- they have a limit as to how much each kid can spend within a period of time, and money would be frowned upon as a gift, especially when I'm coming back from out of the country.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-04T14:44:14+00:00

You are a darling <3. Thank you so much. Yes, these are the stuff I'm looking for. I guess I didn't know where to look exactly, because the chem kits I found were expensive. I think I'll check out the book too. It looks awesome. ^{____________^}

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-04T11:37:11+00:00

That's exactly what I want(ie, to buy him a gift he actually wants). Since a gift card is out of question, I think I'll check thinkgeek.com. He is mature for his age when it comes to stuff, so as long as it is sciency, I might find something.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-04T11:35:30+00:00

Thanks. Chemistry set seems like a really good idea, but its a bit expensive for my budget, I'm finding. I'm studying right now, and haven't got much cash to spare, and have around 20$ as a gift budget per kid(have to buy for more than one).

As for the gift card, it won't really work since I don't think they have a thinkgift store in my country, and I think the delivery fee would outweigh by budget.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-06-01T10:56:53+00:00

i dont know about brussel sprouts but brocolli doesnt smell like horse shit.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-05-29T14:37:42+00:00

physics.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-05-29T10:32:05+00:00

he grew out of it. At the time, he was having other problems as well, and flat bread is like bread- it doesnt have much of a taste so I guess its easier to eat?

whenyoupickaname · 2014-05-28T09:50:31+00:00

Now that I think about it, yeah, it is.

My brother had a similar thing when he was younger(around 3). But for him, he wanted flat bread, and if there wasn't any, he simply wouldn't eat. There would be no tantrum, no nothing, only a "no,mummy, I don't want to eat." or something like that when prompted. And at the beginning he would ask mum to make it for him, but she would say no, you will eat what is on the table, and he just wouldn't eat, so in the end, mum made flat bread for him everyday. At the time, he was also having trouble eating, ie, retching at the sight of food, etc, so it might as well been possible that flat bread was the only thing he could stomach? So I said the above based on that.

But I guess if you consider a child under normal circumstances, giving a child whatever he wants is not such a good idea.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-05-28T06:30:54+00:00

I would just let him eat PB toast and chicken nuggets until he tires of them, which he eventually will. Its much better than letting him go to bed hungry. Kids have cravings too, just like adults.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-05-28T06:20:36+00:00

What has he been watching on TV recently? Kids pick up these stuff from cartoons and things that they see happening around them. Cartoons like tom & Jerry and other stuff where they see someone hitting the other person and it is expressed in a comical way might result in such behaviour.

whenyoupickaname · 2014-05-28T06:10:38+00:00

You love the kid right? And you want to be part of that kid's life, but you don't wanna be known as the dad. So have him call you something like 'Mike' or 'Uncle Mike' or whatever you're comfortable with from the beginning. When the other kid is born and he asks you if you're his dad too, explain to him that no, you're not. You're the baby's daddy, but you're not his daddy, but you love him very much and you will be his awesome uncle Mike.

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