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Q:  My 3-year-old only seems to want macaroni and cheese or bagels and cream cheese at mealtime.  What is going on?  

A:  While it may seem like your child is only eating pasta and bread, most kids do take in a range of foods of each day (try writing down everything your child eats one day-you may be surprised at the variety...a slice of apple here, a carrot stick there, etc.).  While many parents see their children as picky eaters, the vast majority of healthy babies and toddlers are meeting all their nutrient needs.  So my first piece of advice is to talk with your health care provider to get the assurance that your child is growing fine. 

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Some special activities that have been added to circle time include using name cards for children to start recognizing the letters in their own and their friends names.  Danielle has also taught the children a good morning song in Spanish "Buenos Dios."  We have also starting using some sign language for everyday words such as "more", "thank you", and "sad". 

The children enjoy circle time so much that some days it can last 25-30 minutes!