• “If falling in love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long.” — Glenn, age 7
• “Love is like an avalanche where you have to run for your life.” — John, age 9
• “I think you’re supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn’t supposed to be so painful.” — Manuel, age 8
• “No one is sure why it happens, but I heard it has something to do with how you smell. That’s why perfume and deodorant are so popular.” — Mae, age 9
• “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too.” — Greg, age 8
• “Once I’m done with kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife.” — Tom, age 5
• “On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.” — Mike, 10
• “I’m in favor of love as long as it doesn’t happen when Dinosaurs is on television.” — Jill, age 6
• “My mother says to look for a man who is kind. That’s what I’ll do. I’ll find somebody who’s kinda tall and handsome.” — Carolyn, age 8
• “It gives me a headache to think about that stuff. I’m just a kid. I don’t need that kind of trouble.” — Kenny, age 7
• “One of you should know how to write a check. Because, even if you have tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills.” — Ava, age 8
• “I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough.” — Regina, age 10
• “Most men are brainless, so you might have to try more than once to find a live one.” — Angie, age 10
• “Love is foolish…but I still might try it sometime.” — Floyd, age 9
• “Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me.” — Dave, age 8

Super Fast Sugar Cookies

1 c. butter

1 c. sugar

1 egg

1 t. vanilla (I used raspberry extract)

2 t. baking powder

3 c. flour

Cream butter, sugar, egg and extract.  Mix all other ingredients until combined.  It’s a bit dry.  Press dough into a big silver cookie sheet.  Bake in a 440′F oven for 6-8 mins.   Be real careful and watch to not let it brown.  Cool and frost.

Frosting

8 oz. cream cheese

1 cube butter softened

powdered sugar

food coloring

candy of your choice

Beat the cream cheese and butter and powdered sugar real well, until real creamy. Add the food coloring to desired color continue to cream.  Cool the cookies then frost.  Top with candy, or sprinkles or what ever you choose.

Getting rid of germs starting with the toothbrush!

Throw out the toothbrush and replace with new one to keep from getting the sickness back.

No more germs to give to other children or parents.

Yikes…. just thinking of germs gives you the creepy crawlers huh?

Little Peoples Dental wishing you and your family a happy and safe New Year!

Do you miss that white stuff…. we call snow.

Most of us hate to drive in the snow.  How do you get in the spirit to shop with out it?

An idea! Bring the snow fun to your home, if Mother Nature is taking the snow else where. Not sure this will put you in the mood to shop but you can say snow man soup is good to eat.

How about Snow Man Soup (aka Warm Yummy Clam Chowder)

Warm Yummy Clam Chowder

2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams

1 cup minced onion

1 cup diced celery

3 cups cubed potatoes

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup butter

¾ to 1 cup all-purpose flour

1 quart half-and-half cream

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

black pepper to taste

Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.

In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.

Stir in clams just before serving. Do not cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

Last year too much snow this year too little. What is the prefect amount?

You may want to make snow men. Out of eatable snow.

Melting Snow man treats!

See this creative blog to see how to make these creative treats.

http://www.crazydomestic.com/2010/12/melted-snowman-cookies.html

Who does not like cold cereal?  Has it really changed to more sugar?  Don't you find it interesting that the nightly news finds it new news the amount of sugar in the their bowl of cereal.  Where have they been?

The 10 Worst Cereals according to the report.

1. Kellogg's Honey Smacks

2. Post Golden Crisp

3. Kellogg's Froot Loops Marshmallows

4. Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch's OOPS! All Berries

5. Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch Original

6. Quaker Oats Oh!s

7. Kellogg's Smorz

8. Kellogg's Apple Jacks

9. Quaker Oats Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries

10. Kellogg's Froot Loops Original

Did you find your favorite?

Captain Crunch has been around for many years and so has the cereals in this report

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45575890/ns/today-today_health/#.TuANnXpubYw

What are your ideas for a healthy breakfast?

Tooth Brushing is one of the easiest methods of cavity prevention.

Here are several tips to help optimize cavity prevention:

• If several toothbrushes are stored in the same place, please allow brushes to dry without touching each other or surfaces dampened by other toothbrushes.
• Normal wear can bend the bristles and move them out of line. Splayed bristles loose their ability to properly remove plaque from teeth.
• As a simple rule of thumb, toothbrushes should be changed every three months or more often if the bristles show wear and tear. Also change the brush after an illness or when the bristles begin to stiffen.
• Supervision for children brushing and flossing under the age of 8. They do not have the coordination to floss and brush as needed.
• Look for toothbrushes that are designed for children’s small mouth and handles they can control the brush.

The first time I noticed Madison's bottom front teeth were 'wiggly' I did a

double take and wiggled them again. After all, what 18 month-old little

girl would have loose teeth? They really were just a little 'wiggly'. The

next visit with our kids' dentist, Dr. Stewart, we pointed out this change

in her teeth and he began to watch them. Each visit, Dr. Stewart checked

each tooth, carefully measuring the changes as the looseness progressed.

Even though it appeared to be a simple problem with her bite, watching your

baby girl loose her teeth is a hard process.

 The first time Madison was big enough to get her full mouth x-rayed, Dr.

Stewart noticed the roots of her other teeth looked abnormal. He suggested

the possibility that she could possibly have a problem called

Hypophosphatasia, something briefly mentioned in dental school. Dr. Stewart

contacted our pediatrician and suggested Madison get some labwork that

would help diagnose the trouble she was experiencing.

 After completing the labwork and meeting with a pediatric endocrinologist,

it was confirmed Madison did have Hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disease

that causes the teeth to become loose and eventually fall out prematurely.

Throughout the process, Dr. Stewart personally called us regularly to check

on Madison and to see how we were doing.

 He has also provided words of encouragement and comfort during some of our

more difficult moments. When Madison was four she was outside and slipped

on the ice, causing one of her front top teeth to come out. This was hard

for us because most people didn't even notice her teeth missing on the

bottom; now it would be much more noticeable for her and we knew it would

be years before she would get her adult teeth. I remember frantically

calling Dr. Stewart's office late in the evening, hoping that there was

something that could be done but deep down knowing that because of her

disease there really wasn't anything we could do. The answering service

relayed the message to Dr. Stewart and he quickly called me back. He was so

kind and gentle in explaining to me we wouldn't be able to place her tooth

back in, sharing encouraging words that this was all going to be okay. I

can remember hearing his kids playing in the background and feeling

grateful he took time out of his evening with his family to talk to me and

help me feel better.

 Dr. Stewart continues to take amazing care of Madison and our other

children. As we've made difficult decisions regarding the care of Madison's

teeth, Dr. Stewart is always willing to share his professional opinion as

well as the options we have regarding her care. He always shows us

compassion and understanding and I can tell he wants to do what is best for

Madison. After taking Madison to one of the world's expert doctors on

Hypophophatasia, Dr. Stewart gladly accepted the additional medical

literature and research we received so he can understand and help Madison

as he cares for her teeth.

 We appreciate is the education both we as parents and our children receive

regarding dental care. Dr. Stewart consistently encourages good habits to

help our kids' teeth remain healthy and cavity-free, educating us and

sharing tips to help us more effectively care for their teeth.

 Not only is Dr. Stewart's care positive but his office is warm and

inviting for both parents and kids; my younger kids loving playing in the

waiting room where they can go in the kid-size barn and down the slide. I

appreciate that they value my time; only once in the seven year's we've

seen Dr. Stewart has the wait been more than five minutes. The staff from

the front desk to the dental assistants are professional and caring. This

helps make a visit to the dentist a comfortable experience.

 What we've valued most is the gentle way he treats each one of our

children. He is always calm and friendly with the kids, helping them to

feel comfortable during each appointment. Whether Madison has a loose tooth

that is so uncomfortable and needs care or one of our kids needs teeth

pulled for braces, it is clear his goal is to help children have a positive

dental experience. Thanks Dr. Stewart!

 The Bracken Family

It is good to keep up with all the possible hazards.

Some good ideas to keep those precious little ones safe.

http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween

Don’t for get to brush and floss after the celebration of candy eating!

Carving pumpkins are a fun tradition.  

The patterns that are out in the stores look real complicated. They are not!

It is not as you can see with these little ones carving with Grandpa.

Children are so amazed by the finished product.  Just like magic!!

Pumpkin Carving is so much fun and has changed so much in the last 7 years.

They can be spooky or they can be silly. You choose!

They of course will need supervision with the tools needed.

Kits to carve are sold at most discount stores like Wal-Mart, Shopko, K-mart and Target,

You can go online too and find free patterns too. I recommend you buy a kit. They are sold under $10.00 and we have used our kit for years.

What a great activity that will bring fun for years to come.

It becomes a contest as they get older to be more creative.

Little Peoples Dental wants you to use your creativity be your Halloween fun.