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Most of us grew up eating candy and sugar-filled treats. I know I did. So should we ban them entirely from our children? Does sugar really make kids hyper? How much sugar is too much? This article discusses.

http://www.parenting.com/article/Child/-/Sugar-Does-It-Make-Kids-Hyper

Sweets are an occassional treat for Olivia (and DH and I). I try and keep them out of her daily diet so she can enjoy them on special occassions like visiting with the grandparents and birthday parties. For Olivia, a little extra sugar doesn't seem to make her hyper, but I have noticed that she is hungry again in a shorter period of time than when she has a healthy snack.

However, Olivia does think ALOT of apple juice and I know that has a high sugar level. I worry about it alot, but I can't really get her to drink water or more than 2 cups of milk a day.

Jack loves apple juice too. But I buy the baby kind and just put a splash in his water and he doesn't know the difference. I'd hate to see what would happen if I gave him a cup of pure apple juice. He'd probably fall over in surprise!