tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post7243789905422690873..comments2024-03-29T01:53:54.739-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Berry Parfaits, and How Children SucceedNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28205393435441961052013-10-14T08:56:36.891-05:002013-10-14T08:56:36.891-05:00Amruta- I have one of those too, a child who does ...Amruta- I have one of those too, a child who does not like to sleep no matter who much she needs it! The exhaustion and sleep deprivation of the early months can really drive you batty! Best wishes to you and your little girl.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87396728935355958242013-10-12T22:39:40.780-05:002013-10-12T22:39:40.780-05:00Parfaits look wonderful! I'm sure the kids enj...Parfaits look wonderful! I'm sure the kids enjoyed them. About parenting, my daughter is only 7 months and I can certainly say that I'm much more patient now. But my patience is tested every single day - It's the dreaded nap time :D No matter how sleepy my DD is, she won't sleep (it's been a couple of weeks since it started) and nap times have become really frustrating for me.Amrutahttp://deliciousvegetarian.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75245573317102732932013-10-12T18:37:43.105-05:002013-10-12T18:37:43.105-05:00Great article, Chandrima! How true that our tastes...Great article, Chandrima! How true that our tastes evolve through life and every stage in a child's development offers new challenges and opportunities.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59093476624635401402013-10-12T18:34:01.423-05:002013-10-12T18:34:01.423-05:00Meena- that's a good way to do it, by offering...Meena- that's a good way to do it, by offering some choices. I love what you said about spending time together doing fun things! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-56220757346586650112013-10-12T18:15:39.134-05:002013-10-12T18:15:39.134-05:00Priti- I so appreciate everyone who takes the time...Priti- I so appreciate everyone who takes the time to read this little blog, and they are the ones making my day!!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5776963309555975362013-10-11T13:51:07.223-05:002013-10-11T13:51:07.223-05:00I wrote an account on my experiences in converting...I wrote an account on my experiences in converting a picky eater to a food enthusiast. Today she eat moderate amount of fried bitter gourds too. http://blog-e-zine.blogspot.in/2012/01/picky-eater-vs-acquired-taste.htmlChandrimahttp://www.blog-e-zine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-55174056938403870992013-10-10T18:05:22.986-05:002013-10-10T18:05:22.986-05:00hi Nupur,
Belated birthday returns to Lila :-) Lo...hi Nupur, <br />Belated birthday returns to Lila :-) Looks like she had an awesome birthday..<br /> I totally agree cheap sweet candy treats easily available to kids in school. It takes a lot of effort to educate a child to make them understand the concept of moderation. My son is 10 now, but when he was little, I usually had evenings as snack time where he could pick one sweet/junk and one Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-40590772210804555502013-10-10T08:02:19.364-05:002013-10-10T08:02:19.364-05:00Oh yes! I agree.
Nupur, I just read all the comm...Oh yes! I agree. <br /><br />Nupur, I just read all the comments and your replies to them and couldn't help admiring your patience and sanity to answer each comment with so much love. Thank you for doing this. One of the reasons your readers long for your posts is because you spread a little bit of sunshine into every readers life, you make everyday things seem like so much fun. Seeing a newAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-9756692969226412192013-10-09T20:44:55.008-05:002013-10-09T20:44:55.008-05:00You know, these take literally two minutes to asse...You know, these take literally two minutes to assemble so I would avoid making them ahead of time. Because when fresh fruit and yogurt is mixed and stored, I find that the fruit goes "off" quickly. <br /><br />I don't think adding the sugar and vanilla will really change the texture of the yogurt. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-48319192746474770912013-10-09T20:41:33.280-05:002013-10-09T20:41:33.280-05:00Thanks for reading my blog! :)
I thought a littl...Thanks for reading my blog! :) <br /><br />I thought a little bit about why I have that instant, visceral distaste for that bumper sticker and I think I understand why. To me, it represents conditional love, and I feel downright sad thinking of kids who have to try hard to achieve things constantly so their parents can brag. Now, this reaction is my own perception, I am sure it is right in some Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28587163448748251132013-10-09T20:30:44.143-05:002013-10-09T20:30:44.143-05:00I'm with you on the simpler times argument. Bu...I'm with you on the simpler times argument. But I will say that when it strictly comes to sugary foods, the last 3 decades have seen food companies becoming more and more ruthless and cupcakes becoming as big as the heads of babies! <br /><br />I have no parenting advice except perhaps this one: slow down. We all need lots more rest than we think. Overscheduling leads to tiredness and Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69005038561167974592013-10-09T20:27:14.913-05:002013-10-09T20:27:14.913-05:00LOL because midas is a much more common word than ...LOL because midas is a much more common word than kids! Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-54214603259249615772013-10-09T20:26:34.039-05:002013-10-09T20:26:34.039-05:00She's talking pretty much non-stop. It is quit...She's talking pretty much non-stop. It is quite entertaining! Thanks SO much for the sweet wishes!!!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-41583085323478138812013-10-09T20:26:00.414-05:002013-10-09T20:26:00.414-05:00Arpita- I only work 3 days a week and my commute i...Arpita- I only work 3 days a week and my commute is less than 10 minutes so I can't even start to imagine how busy you must be with the long commute and full time job. I think you should give yourself a giant pat on the back. Common sense and gut instinct and love is all one needs. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-77112551404110410132013-10-09T20:24:14.038-05:002013-10-09T20:24:14.038-05:00OK oreos for snack is possibly the worst idea ever...OK oreos for snack is possibly the worst idea ever. I'm glad your son has access to wholesome food at home. But one can't help feel sad about the kids who get nothing but oreo and the likes both at school and at home. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-91369405678938457332013-10-09T20:22:20.600-05:002013-10-09T20:22:20.600-05:00OMG the whole princess thing is nauseating, my kid...OMG the whole princess thing is nauseating, my kid is too young for it but I know it is coming. And words carry a lot of weight, so I applaud the way you're trying to focus on more meaningful traits than cuteness. Cooking is definitely something I do with my little one. She "helps" and of course everything takes twice as long but we have fun in the kitchen. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-76515155306672095622013-10-09T20:19:46.151-05:002013-10-09T20:19:46.151-05:00LOL I was a very cautious kid myself- still am! No...LOL I was a very cautious kid myself- still am! No, but the risks that the book mainly discusses are about making choices in life, eg. instead of choosing a "safe" career where one is assured of money and status, taking a risk and trying an idea that may fail but may be quite revolutionary if it succeeds. If a child is taught to fear failure, they never feel like being bold and trying Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-29213621288658092912013-10-09T20:15:35.055-05:002013-10-09T20:15:35.055-05:00You said it, sister. Here's to all the regular...You said it, sister. Here's to all the regular kids and regular parents who are just trying to do a good job every day. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-32018988489181405412013-10-09T20:14:37.129-05:002013-10-09T20:14:37.129-05:00Thanks Nikita! Have lots of fun on vacation!!Thanks Nikita! Have lots of fun on vacation!!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-1196687561810902412013-10-09T20:14:17.077-05:002013-10-09T20:14:17.077-05:00Meenal- I so agree with you! In fact my 2 yr old s...Meenal- I so agree with you! In fact my 2 yr old startled me by looking into the mirror and saying "pretty girl". It starts early!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75414492203533657172013-10-09T20:12:48.296-05:002013-10-09T20:12:48.296-05:00Truly scrumptuous, your truly truly scrumptuous. S...Truly scrumptuous, your truly truly scrumptuous. Scrumtuous as a cherry peach parfait! :)Anuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09296480219830658563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-20036488563711302522013-10-09T20:12:36.855-05:002013-10-09T20:12:36.855-05:00Your mother is very wise- every child is indeed un...Your mother is very wise- every child is indeed unique and demanding that they "perform" on schedule and on command is so tedious for both parent and child. <br /> Like you, I find myself yelling occasionally despite my best intentions and have to remind myself that the next moment is another chance to get it right :) <br /> And yes, there's nothing like free play to grow a Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75569458704157396962013-10-09T20:08:16.647-05:002013-10-09T20:08:16.647-05:00OMG I loved that movie as a child! Haven't tho...OMG I loved that movie as a child! Haven't thought of it for years. Is there a parfait in it- I've forgotten. You know, I have the best of intentions but parenting a toddler uses up every bit of my patience :D But I am determined to give this my best shot. <br /><br />Unconditional love and knowing that your parents are in your corner- yes, I can think of no better recipe for raising a Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-43204236998230827842013-10-09T20:04:22.168-05:002013-10-09T20:04:22.168-05:00OMG this age is really something- it seems I have ...OMG this age is really something- it seems I have been saying "don't" thousands of times every day in the past year to my child! Literally every single thing she does is crazy and dangerous :) so what can one do? <br /> You are so right about the loving and calm voice yielding better results. But I admit I struggle with this sometimes! Here's an article that I liked: http://Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-453648222934092142013-10-09T19:59:41.691-05:002013-10-09T19:59:41.691-05:00Hi Priti! Lila does love her teachers and is super...Hi Priti! Lila does love her teachers and is super attached to them. I'm so thankful we found a good school. <br /> You are so right that the need for parental support and unconditional love does not diminish as a child grows. What the book was emphasizing was that an older child should get to solve their own problems because that's how they learn. As an example, I know of parents who doNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.com