If you’re not pushed over the bad-mommy edge by one glaring headline (“Study Shows Kids Need Extra Vitamin D!”), another will come and take you down (“Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Essential to Brain Development!”).
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Each gummy supplement is fortified with Omega-3s from ecofriendly fish sources (no need to worry about mercury) and 100 percent of the recommended amount of vitamin D3 (take that, sunblock). And instead of high-fructose corn syrup, they have the real stuff — just five grams of organic cane sugar per serving.
Plus, for every bottle you buy, the company gives a matching nutrient grant to a child in need through the nonprofit Vitamin Angels.
Making way for a new headline: “Mom Helps the World While Raising Healthy Kids!”
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INDULGE
Gluten-Free Cupcakes
What: Cuppies in flavors like mint and vanilla please babes with sensitive bellies.
Why: That they’re also vegan is just another reason to rejoice.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Treat Cupcake Bar, 1450 Highland Ave., Needham (781-444-4995).
HARMONIZE
Music for Aardvarks
What: An interactive class with singing, dancing, and storytelling (ages 6 mos.-5 yrs.).
Why: Junior jammers try their hands at playing instruments (sure beats pots and pans).
When: Seven-week course begins Wed.
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington St. (617-267-4430). Register (required) online at bcae.org. Class, $155; materials, $10.
AMAZE
Dralion
What: Cirque du Soleil captivates audiences of all ages with its daredevil acrobatics.
Why: The agile juggler takes multitasking to a whole new level.
When: Wed. & Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 3:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 1 & 5 p.m.
Where: Agganis Arena at Boston University, 925 Commonwealth Ave. (617-358-7000). Tickets at 800-745-3000 or online at agganisarena.com. Adults and children, $47-$107.
Photo: Courtesy of Smarty Pants









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