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Perfect for parents seeking to build positive associations around food, these songs help children understand why mealtime is so important—a time when most little kids have a hard time sitting still.

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Think about school for a moment. How many times were you told to memorise dates, formulas, or facts without really understanding why they mattered? Most of us did it just to pass exams. But how much ...