養成好習慣～給我好好吃飯跟睡覺

既上次的給我乖乖睡覺的訓練後
小LEO很識相的知道過度的掙扎無效
現在媽媽躺給他看
他就可以自己跟著躺下睡覺

我試過幾次離開房間 有時成功
但有一次
他哭約十分鐘 後來安靜下來
心想他終於睡著 來個幾次就可以學好
走進房間看
天阿～～床上 身上都是嘔吐物
LEO真的是意志很堅定的小孩

我想這真是很危險
萬一嗆到 我還以為是睡著的話就不好了
所以 退而求其次 至少我一躺下他就跟著睡就行了

至於吃飯
哎～～問題比睡覺嚴重多了
可是 吃飯這擋事 真是強求不得
所有的教養書都指向 “尊重你的寶寶 讓他吃的快樂 不要逼他“
這也是我最近一直學習的方向

坐上餐桌後 不要再跟LEO嘔氣
（尤其是他第一口轉頭不吃時 有時無名火真的會冒出來）
另外讓吃飯單純就是吃飯
玩具不上桌 媽媽也不要一直唱歌哄他
餐桌上的電腦要收起來
爸爸媽媽也要跟著吃 不要太關注LEO 讓LEO自行發揮

相信他會自己決定健康的食量
真的不容易做到
因為內心的擔憂依然在
LEO何時才會胃口大開 吃胖一些
別在跟3%為伍呢?

Your first birthday

(我一歲了！！）

寶寶的一歲生日 並沒有大肆的出門慶祝
因為外頭還是積雪很深 氣溫仍在零度以下
下午 見外頭出現陽光 欣喜若狂的給寶寶穿上厚厚的衣物帶他出門散步
去了書店 他翻箱倒篋真讓人措手不及
原本兒童區只有我們兩人獨享
隨後來了一對父女
爸爸念了三本故事書給他的小女兒聽
小女生還不時問問題 考考他爸爸

在美國 親子共讀是再也自然不過的事
上次在圖書管也見到很多小孩坐在爸爸腿上一起念故事書的幸福畫面
LEO還不會坐在我腿上聽我唸書
他總是在我還沒說完時急得翻書
偏偏他小手又翻的不好 老是一次翻個數頁
所以媽媽的故事總是說得很沒邏輯
還要跟著他翻書的速度改變說話的速度＠＠
真是被他弄的很沒情調

離開書店
我們就去wholefood買個小蛋糕
來給LEO嘗鮮
結果他並不喜歡蛋糕
一吃到就一臉狐疑
一手就把小蛋糕給毀了

生日禮物不可免
有一陣子沒有update他的玩具了
雖然他總是有辦法找到新玩法
例如 把很多小球丟到電視機櫃後頭
玩具櫃後方也發現許多解體的小玩具
廚房用品絕對還是小ｂｂ的最愛

這些新加入的玩具中
他最愛就是小郵筒跟小木琴
開開關關 東西放進放出
敲敲打打 製造噪音的東西真的是一歲寶寶的最愛
不過 最最最好的禮物還是爸媽在圖書館幫寶寶借了11 本的故事書
讓他隨意翻阿 扔阿 咬阿
等到那一天他會乖乖坐著聽媽媽說故事時
那一刻我一定感動萬千

How to raise a reader by Mary VanClay Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board Last updated: June 2006

It's never too early to steer your child toward books. But for toddlers, the goal is not to make sure they can read the classics before they're out of preschool. "The phrase to remember is 'developmentally appropriate,'" says Roni Leiderman, associate dean of the Family Center at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. "Parents often come to me wanting to push academics too much, too fast, too soon. In fact, children learn best through play. Make reading a joyous event for them."

There are many developmentally appropriate — and fun — ways to help your little one learn to love books and stories. And, surprisingly, not all of them involve sitting down with an actual book.

Use books to bond
"It's not about reading the words," says Leiderman. "At this age it's about learning to love the interaction with Mom, Dad, or a caretaker." When your child sits in your lap as you read aloud, she doesn't just enjoy books, she also enjoys the security of your undivided attention.

Set up a ritual
A regular reading time establishes a calming routine young children love — that's why the bedtime story is a time-honored tradition. But don't forget that many other daily events also provide good reading opportunities. Once in a while try establishing a new ritual with a breakfast story, a bathtub story, a just-home-from-daycare story. Some toddlers (and older children) who are heavy sleepers are much better able to face the day when their parents "read them awake" rather than hustle them out of bed.

Choose appropriate books
Toddlers love board books, bathtub books, and pop-up books — any type they can hold easily and manipulate themselves. They love stories accompanied by bright, clear, realistic pictures. And of course they love rhymes. That's not to say your 2-year-old won't appreciate the stories her big brother chooses — who knows, Rocks and Minerals may end up being her favorite book. Just make sure she has access to simpler books as well.

Repeat, repeat, repeat
Stifle your yawns if you've read The Very Hungry Caterpillar every night for the past month and your child still asks to hear it again. Repetition is a hallmark of the toddler years. "The reason children love to read the same stories over and over and over again is that they're so thirsty to learn," says Leiderman. You'll soon find that your toddler has memorized her favorite passages and is eager to supply key phrases herself — both signs of increasing reading readiness.

Ham it up
Lose your inhibitions when you read to your child. Growl like the Papa Bear in Goldilocks, squeak like Piglet in Winnie-the-Pooh. Kids love drama as much as adults do — in fact, your youngster may love to pretend to be the scary wolf in The Three Little Pigs. Encourage her, even if it slows the story's progress. She'll get more out of the story if she's participating actively.

Follow her interests
Choose books about her favorite activities — visiting the zoo, swimming, playing ball. Back up your kids' favorite videos and TV shows with books about the characters. You may be mystified by the appeal of Teletubbies, but if your child loves the cheery little creatures, she'll love the books about their exploits as well. Follow her lead, but do experiment with a wide variety of books before you decide you know exactly what your child will like. Your little girl who loves dress-up and dolls may, to your surprise, also be the one who asks to hear Godzilla Likes to Roar or Monster Bugs over and over.

Go to the library
Even babies like library story-hours, and they're wonderful adventures for toddlers. Your child may well discover a new favorite when it's presented by a beguiling librarian with a soothing voice and perhaps some pictures or puppets to illustrate the action. And, of course, libraries let parents — and kids — try out countless stories without spending a bundle.

Push play
Many wonderful books exist on cassette or CD. Your toddler may not be interested in them because what she really likes about books is the interaction with you, says pediatrician Laura Jana, a national trainer for Reach Out and Read. But if your toddler does happen to like them, great. She may want to sit with the picture book while she listens to the recording, or you may want to put it on while the two of you do other things. You could also record yourself — or another relative or friend — reading stories. Just remember, says Jana, that recorded stories can't take the place of sitting down together.

Don't make books a reward
Don't tell your child she can listen to a story if she finishes her dinner. When reading is associated with systems of reward and punishment, it isn't a positive experience. Instead, pick times to read that feel natural, such as when you want your toddler to quiet down before her nap.

Dealing with the wigglers
Some wiggly youngsters just won't sit still through all of Blueberries for Sal. What to do? "Sit down and leaf through something short for just 30 seconds, and then say, 'Wow, we read this whole book!' Then let them go," says Leiderman. The next day you can try a little longer session. "Some children will always be more interested in motor activities than in reading," she says. "Respect that, and don't make reading a negative experience." If your toddler is the physically active type, she may respond best to the non-book-related activities described below.

Make storytelling a part of life
"Promoting reading readiness is more than reading a traditional book," says Leiderman. While you're at the dinner table or in the car, tell stories — standards like "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" anecdotes from your own childhood, or stories that feature your child as a central character. Make books of your child's drawings or favorite photos, and tell stories about them — or ask her to be the narrator.

Point out words everywhere
Wherever you go, you can show your child that words are an important part of everyday life. Even the youngest toddlers quickly learn, for example, that traffic signs say STOP. Alphabet refrigerator magnets are staples in many homes. Other families label objects around the house, such as the shelves that house BLOCKS, DOLLS, and other toys. If your child is in daycare or preschool, slip a daily note into her lunchbox. Even if she can't yet read CAT, seeing the word printed on a piece of paper, along with a drawing or sticker of a cute kitten, will be a high point in her day and help excite her interest in reading. If this seems too ambitious, try drawing a heart or smiley face with a simple "I love you," which will help get your toddler excited about the meaning behind words.

Talk
Children from families who converse at the dinner table have larger vocabularies, according to researchers at Harvard University. Talk with your toddler, and don't be afraid to use complex words and phrases. Encourage her questions and explanations. Toddlers are curious and wonder endlessly about the world, so don't be shy about trying to explore her interests with her.

Demonstrate your own love of books
Your child wants to imitate you. If she sees books all around the house and knows that you like to settle down with one whenever you have a moment to yourself, she'll learn that books are essential to daily life. Modeling your own love of reading is more powerful than making your child sit through a rigid story time.

Books for you
Numerous books have been written for parents who want to nourish a love of reading. Try Jim Trelease's The Read-Aloud Handbook, E.D. Hirsch's Books to Build On, Elizabeth Wilson's Books Children Love, and Bernice Cullinan's Read to Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read.

寫在一歲之前

這張照片是寶寶剛起床後 自己打開音樂鈴
看得樂不可支的模樣
最近聽到寶寶起床的聲音 我常常拾起相機立刻走進也不先跟寶寶打招呼就先拍
就是希望可以把Leo 享受簡單快樂的自然模樣永遠記錄下來


好久沒有抱著寶寶睡覺了
自從Leo會自己再床上入眠 我就很少近距離看著他熟睡的臉龐
聞聞寶寶的舒服味道
曾經他都是在媽媽懷裡才睡的著小寶寶
如今長大了懂得自己入睡
有時候很希望他會挨在我身邊一起午睡
不過 Leo不上自己的小床就不會睡
所以 我們母子很久沒共枕

每天看寶寶一天一天的變化
深深發覺真的人生下來就是往獨立的方向發展
從會自己喝水 自己吃點心 到現在開始練習走路
媽媽知道有一天你會樣樣都自己來
而我也要懂得鼓勵你嘗試挑戰
指導你正確的習慣
與放手讓你往獨立的學習路上勇敢邁步前進

你是謹慎的小孩 我跟爸爸都這樣認為
只要遇到突發狀況 例如搬倒箱子
你會先停止動作 先觀察一下 再行動

你是喜歡接近人的小孩
在飛機上你一直跟大家打招呼 阿姨都不得不說你是天生的花痴
媽媽結帳時 你要起身跟收銀員say Hi
在書店 你看到別的媽媽在說故事 你也跑去湊熱鬧
在Toy's Library 你拋下媽媽竟去找正在打毛衣的媽媽玩毛線球

你是愛撒嬌的小孩
爸爸準備出門上班換衣時 你會要求抱抱
起床後你會希望媽媽在沙發上多抱你一下下
玩累了 就自己往媽媽身上爬要抱抱和親親媽媽的臉(最近變成咬)
你擅長做出可憐哀求的表情讓大人心軟

你是固執的寶寶
晚上醒來指定要媽媽抱抱才可以繼續入睡
吃飯時很無聊 寧願不吃
睡不著得不到媽媽安慰時 會哭到吐為止
得不到你要的東西就大發雷霆 阿阿阿大叫

你是我們最愛的寶貝
不管你是怎樣的小孩
其實我們不是很在乎
爸爸媽媽願意學習愛你原來的樣子
因為只有先接受你的樣子
我們才能真正的愛你
你才能滿載爸媽的愛
勇敢的展翅高飛 活出你自己的人生
Leo 你很棒 要抱持這份美好繼續下去喔！

鐵很重要喔～

上次體檢 LEO抽血驗血鐵含量
至今沒有收到醫院的通知
這就表示小朋友沒有缺鐵
讓我們放心了一下
Leo真的很難餵 吃多又不會胖！

一歲後寶寶 每天鐵的需求是15g
LEO目前一天一定會吃雞肉跟牛肉 隔天蛋黃一個
不過後來發現我給的肉類量大於建議量的 1 serving
寶寶之前被我餵的吃了太多肉＠＠

來看看營養師在網路上怎麼說:
陳建志 營養師回答 :

鐵質含量豐富的食物有：
肝臟﹑豬血﹑瘦肉(紅肉)﹑海藻﹑蛋黃﹑全穀類﹑堅果類﹑綠葉蔬菜等

同樣含鐵質，肝臟﹑豬血﹑瘦肉(紅肉)等食物的吸收率又比植物性的鐵質來源好 維生素C及肌肉蛋白質也有助於鐵質的吸收

如果要補充鐵質.可適量增加肝臟與瘦肉的攝取
飯後不要馬上飲用茶與咖啡
如果攝取鐵質營養補充劑.可與果汁共飲
但不要與牛奶共食.因為後者會抑制鐵質的吸收
附帶一提，蘋果並非鐵質含量豐富的食物
有許多人認為吃蘋果可以補鐵，真是天大的誤會
菠菜的鐵含量也和一般綠葉蔬菜差不多，又有吸收率差的問題
也不是理想的補鐵食物

baby solids -Pasta Chicken Stew

Pasta Chicken Stew

2 cups sodium-free chicken broth (try a homemade stock)
1/2 cup elbow or ditalini pasta
1/2 cubed chicken breast
1/4 cup of frozen peas
3 tablespoons chopped onion

Add chicken broth to a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add pasta, chicken, peas and onion
Turn heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked and tender

Puree or mash the stew as needed for your baby's texture preference.
Serve warm, adding a sprinkle of cheese if desired

萬事起頭難的MBA日子

上次回台灣 跟姊姊問起他在英國念MBA的友人怎麼樣了
因為他工作經驗相當豐富又是會計師
我想這課程對他簡直是易如反掌吧
但她竟然放棄了 第一年不到就放棄這學位回台灣

詳細原因不得而知 姊姊只說撐不下去很難熬
我想一想其實我第一學期也不是很好過
前幾週都是哭著開車回家
因為團隊中有一個美國同學好兇
真的是欺負我英文不輪轉
常常話沒說完就被插話 哎～
所幸 我臉皮就是厚
對我來說 我繳了學費 我盡力學習就是 別想太多
這位美國同學每次都對我的作業甚至上台要說什麼都要過目
我只好忍下來 就當作是免費的家教好了
雖然他的態度真的是很惡劣 好像他自己就是教授似的
連其他美國同學的文章他都不滿意
什麼團隊Leader阿～乾脆他一個人做所有的事好了
（哎～～真是想一想又感到很不可思議 哈哈 抱怨一下心情舒暢一些阿）

回頭想想我可以撐下去
當然是因為我有一個好老公
心情不好時就找他商討
有這個啦啦隊,教練兼保姆再身邊
再大的困難都不怕啦！
他應該就是我可以拿到學位的最主要原因了
謝謝啦～親愛的LEO爸

Leo's activity schedule

看來應該是每天的早上出去參加免費活動或Toy's Library
中午到家吃中餐 睡個午覺
今天說要找游泳教練給小朋友上課
希望寶寶學會仰式 今年夏天就可以全家常去游泳

這週末要開車去熟悉一下路線
要開自己不熟的車子 真是緊張

天氣一好就要動起來阿！！

Carneigie Library:

Baby Lapsit:

Monday 10:30
Wednesday 6:30 pm
http://www.clpgh.org/kids/events/
要先登記！！

JCC:

Drop-in Programs

Baby Play: age 3-14 months

Bring your little one (3 to 14 months) to play and experience a wide range of age appropriate activities including singing, reading, rhyming, movement, and finger plays that will delight them for years to come. Baby Play will be a multi-sensory experience for you and your infant/toddler. Enjoy the company of other new moms, dads, and caregivers and feel free to BYOC (bring your own coffee!)

• Tuesdays; Ongoing
• 11 am
• No fee; open to non-members

PJ Library Story Time

Bring your toddler on the last Wednesday of each month and enjoy stories, songs, and themed activities. Each month we will gather to read a selection from the PJ Library and then get crafty based on a theme from the book or an upcoming holiday!

• Last Thursday of Month; Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25
• 11:30 am
• No fee; open to non-members

Tu B'Shevat Forest Fantasy

Tu B'Shevat Poster (pdf)

Your little one will be amazed as we transform the JCC's atrium into a forest. Learn about trees, create felt nature scenes, build tall towers with building materials made from trees, learn about the holiday of Tu B'Shevat, create tree themed crafts, and even enjoy making and eating a tree-treat! Join My Baby and Me and ECDC for a morning of play, exploration and Jewish learning.

• Sunday, January 24
• 10 am-noon
• Free and open to all

Baby Flea Market

Pull out your old toys and books, wash those little sweaters, and drag the exer-saucer out from the corner. Bring all of your unused baby items to the JCC to sell to other families who are looking for what you may have OR come and shop for gently used baby items. Only items that are in good condition and are designed for children ages 4 and under will be accepted. Anyone interested in selling items at the flea market must REGISTER in advance with Miriam no later than February 12. The JCC is not responsible for any items that are sold at the flea market.

• Sunday, February 28
• 1-3 pm
• Vendor set-up from noon-1 pm

PJ Library Purim Paaaaaty!

Join us for a party any Queen or King would be honored to attend. We will re-tell the Purim story, read some PJ Library books, eat some royal snacks and create some truly out-of this era crafts! Come in costume.

• Thursday, February 25; 4:30 pm
• Free; open to the community
• Family Place