Master Frugal is bit of a fussy eater but one thing he's always enjoyed is cereal. Until today that is, thanks to his older but not wiser sister.Me: What do you want for breakfast - your usual?Master Frugal: No thanks, can I have toast today please. I'm not eating cereal anymore.Me: Why? You love cereal!Master Frugal: I used to but then I found out that it was made of metal and I don't want to snap my teeth.Me: What?Master Frugal: Miss Frugal says the cereal has metal in it - she read it on the box. So we're not eating it any more.At this point, Miss … [Read more...]
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Is a bit of healthy competition really such a bad thing….
You know that old saying.... It's not the winning that matters, it's the taking part that counts .... Well, if I'm honest, I'm not entirely convinced that it's true - surely a bit of healthy competition is good for children and prepares them for a life which is more than likely going to involve competing with others for something they want at some point.Don't get me wrong, I don't want to teach my children to be ultra competitive little people but I do think that there is a happy medium that will teach them how important it is to not only be a good loser but to learn the even more … [Read more...]