French Children Don't Throw Food
by Pamela Druckerman, 2012
How do the French manage to raise well-behaved children and have a life! What British parent hasn't noticed, on visiting France, how well-behaved French children are - compared to our own? - How come French babies sleep through the night?- Why do French children happily eat what is put in front of them?- How can French mums chat to their friends while their children play quietly?- Why are French mums more likely to be seen in skinny jeans than tracksuit bottoms?Pamela Druckerman, who lives in Paris with three young children, has had years of observing her French friends and neighbours, and with wit and style, is ideally placed to teach us the basics of parenting a la francaise.
French Kids Eat Everything
by Karen le Billon, 2012
Moving her young family to her husband's hometown in northern France, Karen Le Billon is prepared for some cultural adjustment but is surprised by the food education she and her family (at first unwillingly) receive. In contrast to her daughters, French children feed themselves neatly and happily—eating everything from beets to broccoli, salad to spinach, mussels to muesli. The family's food habits soon come under scrutiny, as Karen is lectured for slipping her fussing toddler a snack—"a recipe for obesity!"—and forbidden from packing her older daughter a lunch in lieu of the elaborate school meal.
The family soon begins to see the wisdom in the "food rules" that help the French foster healthy eating habits and good manners—from the rigid "no snacking" rule to commonsense food routines that we used to share but have somehow forgotten. Soon, the family cures picky eating and learns to love trying new foods. But the real challenge comes when they move back to North America—where their commitment to "eating French" is put to the test. The result is a family food revolution with surprising but happy results—which suggest we need to dramatically rethink the way we feed children, at home and at school.
Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Western France
DK's Family Guide Western France epub, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel info, budget guidance, age range suitability and activities for each sight, Family Guide Western France epub is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel.
In Family Guide Western France edition - Detailed information on getting there, getting around, where to stay and eat and a brief history of France- 'Hubs', built around major sights from the D-Day Beaches to the Standing Stones of Carnac, map the perfect day out, with suggestions for what to see, when to go and how to get there- Dedicated 'Kids Corners' feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games and riddles to inform, bamboozle and entertain young travellers- 'Letting off steam' suggestions and eating options around all 'hubs' enable the entire family to recharge their batteries- Maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets- Language section lists essential words and phrases- 'Take shelter' suggests indoor activities for rainy days - Plus, DK's illustrations and reconstructions of the city, to give real cultural insight Regions in Family Guide Western France epub:- Normandy-Rouen-The D-Day Beaches-Mont-St-Michel- Brittany -Rennes-Océanopolis, Brest-Sranding Stones of Carnac- The Loire Valley -Les Machines de l'île, Nantes -Tours-Château Royal de Blois-Chartres Cathedral
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