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May need head support May be gaining head control Uses sucking pattern from breast or bottle
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Sits independently Picks up and holds small objects in hands Reaches for food or spoon when hungry Uses upper lip to help clear food off of spoon
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Runs well without falling Chews more skillfully and efficiently Mastering use of spoon and fork Sits in booster seat or child seat at family meals
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Healthy Eating Habits
Don’t tomatoes seem to have the very taste of summer in them? Even if you eat this vegetable (or is it a fruit?*) all year, summer is a great time to enjoy tomatoes at their flavorful peak. Tomatoes have key nutrients for preschoolers too. Just 1/3 cup chopped fresh tomatoes are a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A (from beta-carotene) and vitamin C for young children. Tomatoes also have potassium (140 mg in 1/3 cup); a nutrient many preschoolers do not get enough of each day. Try these add-ins, activities and recipes to get your preschooler excited about eating tomatoes this season.
Chopped fresh tomatoes make a great addition to almost every meal of the day.
Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow, lending themselves easily to the garden or a planter. Gardening is a wonderful experience for preschoolers and one that most will enjoy. Start small to ensure success. An already growing tomato plant from the garden center is probably your best bet. Leave it in the pot, out of reach of backyard animals if possible. Have your preschooler check the soil each day and water the plant when needed. Place a ruler in the pot to show your preschooler how high the plant is growing or use a measuring tape. Grow a few different varieties (plum, cherry, etc.) so your preschooler can compare the differences in growing, appearance, and taste. Put in a sunny spot and cross your fingers that you and your child will be able to pick a few this summer to enjoy.
*Tomato Sleuth: Head to your local library this summer and help your preschooler learn if a tomato is a vegetable?? Or a fruit??
TOMATO Recipes adapted from meals.com
Estimated Times Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 8 mins
Servings: 2 pizzas, 4 servings total
PREHEAT oven to 450° F. Place crusts on baking sheet.
SPREAD marinara sauce evenly over each crust to within 1 inch of edge. Top each evenly with tomato and cheese slices.
BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese is melted. Top with basil before serving.
Estimated Times Preparation Time: 5 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
COOK pasta according to package directions, adding edamame to boiling pasta water for last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain.
MEANWHILE, COMBINE evaporated milk, cheese, garlic powder and black pepper in medium saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
ADD pasta and edamame to cheese sauce; stir until combined. Add tomatoes; stir gently until combined.