Parents Want to Know 101

Welcome to Parents Want to Know 101. Parents Want to Know 101 was created for parents and those interested in parenting issues and trends, from birth to college, and beyond. It provides exposure to important and current information, relevant to raising a healthy, happy, independent, successful child. What should we, as adults, contribute to our families, the community, and our country to make this happen? The children are our future. Parents need one another; it does take a village.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

OUR BIG LIST, from Parents Want to Know 101, for KIDS FREE or CHEAP MEALS

By Sharon Rose

School is out, hot weather comes with summer, and we all want to get out of the house to eat. Hope our BIG LIST of KIDS EAT FREE or CHEAP helps to get our families started and save the budget.

Most FREE kids meals are to be ordered from the kids’ menu. Promotions may vary so, please, call ahead of visiting your restaurant of choice. Bon Appétit!

1. Applebees - Kids eat FREE on Mondays. One FREE kid’s meal for each adult entrée. Additional kids are $1.00.

2. iHop - Kids, 12 & under, eat FREE, 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. every day. One kid’s meal per one adult entrée purchase.
3. CiCi’s Pizza - Kids 3 & under eat FREE from the buffet every day. Some locations have certain days for older kids to eat FREE.

4. O’Charley’s - Kids eat FREE Monday – Friday at select locations. Call for information.

5. Golden Corral - Kids 10 & under eat FREE from 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. on Mondays. Limited to 2 kids per adult buffet purchase. Kids 3 & under eat FREE every day.

6. Chic-Fil-A - Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays for Family Fun Night from 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Limit of one FREE kid per adult combo purchase.

7. Fuddrucker’s - Kids 12 & under eat for $.99 from 4:00 P.M. on Monday (and Tuesday). A drink is included. Not all locations may offer this promotion, so call ahead.

8. Moe’s Southwest Grill - Kids eat FREE on Mondays with adult entrée purchase.

9. McDonald’s - FREE Happy Meal on Kid’s birthday ( Please inquire, as offer only good in certain states.) Promotional FREE coupons can be found in local newspapers and at websites, such as: www.moneysavingmom.com and www.couponcraving.com.

10. Captain D’s - Kids FREE on Tuesday and Thursday. Limited to 2 FREE kid’s meals for each adult entrée ordered.

11. Marie Callender’s - Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Limited to one FREE kid’s meal to each adult entrée purchased.

12. Backyard Burger - Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays (and Thursday) from 4:00 P.M. – until closing. One FREE kid’s meal for each adult combo purchased.

13. Pizza Hut - Kids, 3 and under, eat FREE every day at lunch buffet. At some locations, 3 & under, eat FREE at dinner buffet, as well.

14. Piccadilly - Kids, 6 & under, eat FREE on Monday – Saturday.

15. Rainforest Café - Kids eat for $1.99 on Wednesday evenings. Call for time.

16. Planet SUB - Kids FREE on Tuesday and Sunday. One kid FREE for each adult entrée purchased. (MO, KS, IA, OK, NE)

17. Millie’s Restaurant and Bakery - Kids eat for $.99, each week day, with the purchase of adult entrée. Call for details. (CA)

18. Chartroose Caboose - Kids, 10 & under, eat FREE on Monday evenings from 5 P.M. to closing, and all day on Sunday. (KS)

19. Cody’s Original Roadhouse - Kids, 10 & under, eat FREE on Mondays and Tuesdays. Limited to 2 kids per each adult entrée purchase. (FL, ME, NC)

20. Flying Biscuit Café - Kids, 12 & under, eat FREE Monday - Thursday from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. with purchase of an adult entrée of $6.95 or more. (Candler Park and Midtown Atlanta, GA) www.flyingbiscuit.com

21. Hudson Grille - Kids, 12 & under, eat FREE all hours, every day of the week, with adult entrée purchase. (Alpharetta, GA) www.hudsongrille.com

22. Mariachi Grill - One kids meal, for 12 and under, FREE from 5 P.M. - 9:30 P.M., on Thursdays, with each purchase of one adult combo. 612 Montgomery Hwy., Birmingham, AL; (205)823-2399.

23. Steak 'n' Shake - One kids meal FREE, Saturday and Sunday,with each $8.00 order. Call for more details.

24. Frasca Pizzeria - Two kids FREE, everyday after 4:30 P.M., with each adult meal purchased. Call for more details. 3358 Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60657; (773)248-5222.

25. Sweet Bones - One Kid per adult with mention of "Kids Eat For," at $2.99, Monday through Saturday. Call (205)970-3022 for seating.

26. Austin Grill - Kids eat FREE on Tuesdays at Austin Grill. Dine-in only with purchase of adult entree. Only valid at participating locations.
27. Lonestar Steakhouse - Kids, 12 and under, can eat FREE all day on Tuesdays. Limited to 2 children per adult entree purchased. Dine-in only.
28. Islands' Restaurant - Kids eat FREE on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV).

29. Firehouse Subs - Kids, 12 and unique, eat FREE from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., on Wednesdays and Sundays. Kids get FREE Fireman hat.

30. Tony Roma's - Kids, 12 and under, can eat FREE on Tuesdays.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

12 Most Likely Reasons Baby Is Crying

by Sharon Rose

Let's talk about why babies cry. Babies do not cry because they are spoiled. Babies cry because they don't have language yet. Parents can work their way through our checklist of 12 most likely reasons why Baby is crying. Getting to know your Baby is important because he, likely, has a different sound for each reason he may be crying. *See our "source" for more details.

12 Most Likely Reasons Babies Cry:

1. Hunger

2. A soiled diaper

3. In need of sleep

4. Wants to be held

5. Tummy troubles (gas, colic, and more)

6. Needs to burp

7. Too cold or too hot

8. Something small

9. Teething

10. Wants less stimulation

11. Wants more stimulation

12. Not feeling well

If your baby is still crying after you have gone through the checklist, check for too tight clothing discomfort, or possible constipation. Use your judgment to consider if it is now time to let the pediatrician weigh in.

Source:http://www.babycenter.com/0_12-reasons-babies-cry-and-how-to-soothe-them_9790.bc#articlesection1