Is Coffee Bad for You?

Growing up, I remember adults telling me that 'coffee would stunt your growth' whenever I would sample my mother's.... not that I was a big coffee drinker, mind you. But it was a thing that stuck in my mind.

I like coffee. I drink a cup or two every morning shortly after I get out of bed. On occasion, I'll get a latte or mocha at Starbucks or Dutch Bros. But that's it. I wouldn't consider myself addicted. I can give it up - I did so twice for 9 months.... mostly because it made me feel nauseous. :) I think I drink it more out of habit than anything. It is comforting to read the newspaper with a cup of joe in hand... or to blog and read the blogs of others while I nurse a cup of coffee.

But here is my concern:

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This little guy loves coffee. After Mama, it is the first word I hear him say each morning when he awakens. He'll drink my entire cup if I'm not careful. He'll even drink it black (as was evident while camping and he stole Papa's mug). He'll get into the refridgerator, open the Coffeemate creamer, and drink it straight from the container. I think it's the creamer he likes best.

What is a mom to do?