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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes

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Win tickets to see Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes!"

By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Posted: May 6, 2012
Updated: May 11, 2012

Tags: Activities, Live performances, GoAskMom

This contest is over. Congratulations to our winner: lilypony!

Here's the first contest in our Month of Mom, our month-long celebration of moms: Four ticket vouchers to Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" at the PNC Arena!

Sesame Street Live makes annual stops here in Raleigh at the arena (formerly the RBC Center) and is hugely popular with parents of young children. It's here from June 1 to June 3. Tickets start at $12 a piece. Click here for more information about the show.

In this year's show, Super Grover has lost his super-ness and Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their friends are on a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover.

There's singing and dancing and lessons about healthy habits like exercise, rest, nutritious food and good hygiene.

I have four ticket vouchers to the show, which are good for any performance at the PNC Arena.

How do you enter to win? One or both of the following:

1. Follow @WRALmoms on Twitter and tweet once about the contest.

2. Answer the following question in the comments below: Do you struggle to get your kids outside, sleep through the night, brush their teeth or eat healthy food? What healthy habit has been the hardest to teach your kids?

This contest ends at noon, May 11. One winner will be picked at random from all entries. The winner's user name or Twitter name will be posted on this post by 9 p.m. May 11 and an email or message will be sent to the winner, if possible. The winner must respond by 5 p.m. May 15 or a runner-up will be selected. Good luck!

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I definitely struggle with my kids staying sleep through out the night. It is a constant battle sometimes its one of my kids and sometimes its both. They are 4 and 2.

ozspr092
May 8, 2012 9:25 a.m.

Yessssssssss. "Struggle" is a commonly used word in my home :). With an 8 month old and a 4 year old, we struggle with both on eating their green veggies. Neither sleep thru the night quite yet (Oh the JOYS of Motherhood ;). Hardest habit to teach our kids would be...sweets are a reward not mandatory.

Luv2Shop
May 8, 2012 9:22 a.m.

Sleeping through the night is still an issue with our 2.5 year old!

unipride
May 7, 2012 7:42 p.m.

We are bad teeth brushers - scoring Bs at the Dentist.

mattiebookittie
May 7, 2012 7:37 p.m.

I'm a grandmother who takes care of several of my grandchildren each day. The healthy food has been quite a problem. I found that they love Alfredo pasta so I boil spinach, carrots and broccoli with the pasta and they love their dinner. I put the Alfredo on and they want to feed themselves.

alicepahl
May 7, 2012 6:42 p.m.

For my 1st child, getting her to go to sleep on her own took years. For my second, we are still working on getting him to eat veggies instead of cookies!

merilee14
May 7, 2012 5:56 p.m.

My son has always been a great sleeper, loves being outside and is really doing a good job with brushing his teeth (assistance from mom). We have trouble getting him to try new foods especially vegegtables.

aew906
May 7, 2012 5:55 p.m.

Dinners are often a struggle for us, getting the kids to eat what we eat and not making them their "own" meal!!!

countrylane
May 7, 2012 5:35 p.m.

Sleeping through the night, in their own beds!

carterfinley
May 7, 2012 5:14 p.m.

sleeping all night in her own bed has got to be the biggest struggle.

kbdjmc
May 7, 2012 4:56 p.m.

Yes, I struggle big time getting my 5 year old son to sleep in his own bed. He will get there and sleep for a few hours and next thing you know he is up running to our room with all types of excuses why he can't sleep in there!! And to top it off he want dare it one vegetable!

robijjjjjj
May 7, 2012 4:47 p.m.

I'm so blessed with my kids. They both sleep well, brush their teeth happily, play inside and out (alone, together, and with others) and are well behaved. They're not good with veggies... the 4 year old is getting better, the 3 year old now tolerates a single piece of veg without protest. Baby steps!

lilypony
May 7, 2012 4:05 p.m.

It has got to be eating healthy. Bad foods choices are glamorized so much it is hard for parents to fight the battle.

Dee from the forest
May 7, 2012 4:04 p.m.

I am lucky to have fabulous sleepers. My kids love to play outside during mild weather. It is a struggle to get them outside in those hot summer months. Brushing teeth is not a struggle at our house. My biggest struggle is getting my youngest (5 yrs) to eat health food. Mac-n-cheese is his favorite food!

djohnston28
May 7, 2012 3:32 p.m.

brushing teeth!

thestella2
May 7, 2012 3:27 p.m.

Brushing her teeth in the morning and night has been the hardest.

redsunshine4u
May 7, 2012 3:24 p.m.

Getting our 16 month old to sleep through the night is hardest for us right now. He has slept through the night maybe 4 times. No matter how many times he wakes up during the night, he is still the happiest baby and his smile makes all the sleepless nights worth it:) Luckily our kids are great eaters and love being outside!!

apexbennetts
May 7, 2012 2:54 p.m.

Being sure my daughter is eating enough and getting a balanced diet is the hardest for us.

thankupa
May 7, 2012 2:14 p.m.

They all want to be rewarded for making healthy choices.... By eating sweets! Lots and lots of them.....

lmoreschi
May 7, 2012 1:48 p.m.

My son is 7 1/2 years old and autistic, and it's been extremely difficult getting him outside! He loves electronics and would stay inside all day if we let him!

terrimegan
May 7, 2012 1:45 p.m.

My 2 year old daughter doesn't want ANY help when she brushes her teeth (aka sucks on the toothbrush). She would gladly live outside though!

catbb82
May 7, 2012 1:15 p.m.

one kid I cant get to go outside.she would rather play with some sort of electronics. the other loves brushing his teeth and playing outside. we cant get him to sleep through the night in his own bed!!

kdr1123
May 7, 2012 1:02 p.m.

Sleep through the night is the hardest for us right now. Our 6 month old does not want to sleep in his crib and our 4 year old finds every reason to ask a question so he does not fall asleep

kristyjoneshamilton
May 7, 2012 12:57 p.m.

Brushing teeth for sure! My daughter likes the toothbrush and putting in under the water, but the actual brushing part is a struggle. I let her try for a few minutes, and then mommy gets a turn, that seem to help a little!

snew2
May 7, 2012 12:51 p.m.

Brushing teeth (for more than 2.5 seconds) is the hardest for us!

lauramorgan2
May 7, 2012 12:47 p.m.

The biggest issue is picking age appropriate TV shows for my 6 yr old.

Lovestosave
May 7, 2012 12:45 p.m.

Eating healthy has been the hardest for me.

loribmorrison
May 7, 2012 12:15 p.m.

Brushing teeth for sure - my 2 year old loves to "brush and spit" using MY toothbrush... but if she is using her own she just sucks the toothpaste off. I try to get her to let me help, but she insists on doing it herself!

krisanddoug2004
May 7, 2012 12:06 p.m.

Brushing teeth has been a challenge. My son wants to eat the toothpaste, but not brush. He also is addicted to sauces of any kind with his vegetables.

HopingForABetterWorld
May 7, 2012 12:01 p.m.

Getting my daughter to actually brush her teeth rather than suck off the toothpaste is definitely the hardest!

tlspawn
May 7, 2012 12:00 p.m.

We struggle with quite a few things with an almost 4 year old boy. One of our unhealthy habits is snacking/eating in the car. Most items available for "grab and go" aren't the best for you.

corriechwalek
May 7, 2012 11:51 a.m.

Eating healthy food is the hardest thing to do.

cynth221
May 7, 2012 11:37 a.m.

We made it through the teeth brushing struggle now it's a struggle with eating healthy food.

NCSUmathstat
May 7, 2012 11:34 a.m.

I think our struggle may be with the sleeping through the night... the nights we follow the sleep chart are usually perfect but if we miss anything on it there are usually disturbances.

delsignore1010
May 7, 2012 11:30 a.m.

I would have to say eating healthy food is definitely the biggest struggle with my two year old. If it was his choice, he would live off of fries, pretzels and birthday cake icing.

bubbacles
May 7, 2012 11:27 a.m.

The hardest thing for them is eating healthy, espically for my 5 y/o who is a diabetic. Trying to make her understand that she cant always have candy or sweets when other kids do is tough

mmuratore75
May 7, 2012 11:14 a.m.

The hardest thing for us, is getting our 7 year old to stay in her bed at night. We can get her to sleep, but she will not stay.

cuaround1
May 7, 2012 11:13 a.m.

getting my son to go to sleep! once he's asleep, he is out for the night, but getting him there is a struggle :)

kanna2
May 7, 2012 10:53 a.m.

My 10 year old just can't seem to remember to brush his teeth every morning. Evenings aren't a problem, it's the mornings! SO fustrating!!!

shoegal
May 7, 2012 10:52 a.m.

I have different issues with each of my kids (biological and nephew I keep). My 7 year old daughter has no problem going outside, sleeping or brushing, but she won't eat new foods or even standard veggies. My 11 year old daughter also has no problem with brushing or sleeping and will eat veggies and try new foods. She is a bookworm....would rather sit and read or play on computer rather than go outside, especially since I don't have a play area or friends her age in the neighborhood. My 3 year old nephew won't sleep in his own bed (we have one at our house) and won't try new foods or eat veggies. He will go outside though.

mom2kids71
May 7, 2012 10:52 a.m.

My daughter loves to be healthy...She is in Kindergarten and learns about it in her class and comes home and tries to implement it all at home

rnes1678
May 7, 2012 10:51 a.m.

Brushing teeth and eating healthy are our struggles. We're pretty strict with the non-healthy foods, so if he doesn't want what's on his plate, he doesn't eat! He makes up for it at breakfast the next morning, but even then, he could be eating so much more if he weren't so picky!

betsyrubenstein
May 7, 2012 10:47 a.m.

getting him to bed on time! he doesn't like to sleep!!!

laurinneb
May 7, 2012 10:46 a.m.

My hardest is getting my Son to eat healthy foods.

serenitynow
May 7, 2012 10:44 a.m.

We struggle to get our daughter to try new foods and eat vegetables. Every once in awhile she will surprise us though!

jrwachholz
May 7, 2012 10:41 a.m.

I follow WRALmoms on Twitter and Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/bkeepsushonest/status/199506617673326593

jrhammlett
May 7, 2012 10:31 a.m.

I have a hard time getting my 3 year old to try to eat new things.

jrhammlett
May 7, 2012 10:30 a.m.

My 18 mo old loves to put the toothbrush in her mouth...but when it comes to the brushing part...we reach a total meltdown. As far as veggies, she is a little picky...so one week she may like string beans and the next week she hates them!

afull7122
May 7, 2012 10:21 a.m.

Both of my kids are fairly good sleepers (although they are early morning risers, usually before 6am) and they also love to be outdoors. The biggest struggle is getting them to eat vegetables and now even fruit. It's hard to compete with the processed food provided by their daycare.

angelht
May 7, 2012 10:18 a.m.

Brushing teeth is top on the list! It's a chore to a child which was for me when I was young too. He only seems to do the job when he thinks he's getting ready to visit the dentist. No one wants a bad report.

lisalexander
May 7, 2012 10:15 a.m.

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