Ketchup is a family condiment staple, especially in the summer. Who can imagine being a kid without ketchup? The problem is it can be chock-full of stuff we don’t really want our kids to eat like high fructose corn syrup, salt, potassium chloride, starches, and preservatives. So what’s the alternative? How about making your own […]
Easy Milk Jug Bird Feeder Tutorial
My kids absolutely love animals! They especially love the wild birds in our yard. There is a cardinal who frequents our front yard and my son can always see it from his bedroom window. He loves watching it and all the other birds that fly around and hang out in the tree outside his room. […]
How To Teach Kids To Share
For a toddler, sharing toys with another toddler can be a very real challenge. In fact, young children often can’t willingly share until they are developmentally ready, about age three or so. Even before then, however, toddlers are reaching the critical social and emotional milestones they’ll need to become generous sharers later on. Parenting toddlers […]
Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco Recipe
My daughter recently became a vegetarian and I discovered that quinoa is a very nutritious grain which actually is also a complete protein! Quinoa is gaining recognition as a very healthy food for other reasons too- it is high in antioxidant phytonutrients and even contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. This Sweet Potato Quinoa Vegan Taco […]
Self-Acceptance Activities And Exercises For Kids
There is no question that self-esteem and self-acceptance are critical to an individual’s happiness. As a mother, I want my kids to strive to always deliver their very best but at the same time, I want them to be able to accept their limitations and feel good about themselves. According to Lorrie Shepard, self-acceptance is […]
Best Summer Jobs for Teens
School is over and summer is finally here. Your teenagers are ready to enjoy some fun in the sun and they absolutely should. The summer months are also a great time for them to learn about money management and encourage responsibility. Getting a summer job is one of the best ways for young people to […]
Parenting Teen Boys- 10 Things You Should Know
Looking for advice on how to deal with a teenager boy? The teen years can be a bit challenging for any parent. There is always a push and pull as your child is starting to assert their independence, sometimes through inappropriate, dangerous ways. While teenage boys still very much need your attention, parenting advice and […]