Some of the best parents I know struggle with dinnertime. As responsive parents (better known as authoritative parents) we want to let our children express opinions in their daily lives. We also want to listen carefully to their thoughts and give them options. But when it comes to eating, we also want them to eat healthy. So…what …
What we are eating: Sharing Gratitude Kombucha I love kombucha and this is my very favorite kind right now. Carrot, ginger, turmeric…I just can’t get enough of it. This type of fermented drink is great for keeping a healthy, balanced gut. What we are playing: The recorder I like to buy “real things” in lieu …
Y’all, I turned 33 yesterday. I am pretty sure I woke up with at least six new wrinkles. But I also woke up thinking about a recent chat I had. A couple of times per month I have a woman come in to help clean my house. I am thankful for help–Lord knows I need …
I want to be a “free range parent”. But the reality is, I have a Helicopter Mom inside me that is dying to get out. I am in a constant battle to “push her down”. Every obstacle that my toddler climbs, she wants to hold his hand. Each piece of food my baby eats, she …
What we are eating: One-Pot Southwest Pasta I am crazy for One-Pot meals and this one is no exception. I add a pound of chicken or shrimp and increase the proportion of veggies. We also aren’t big cheese eaters in our family so I leave that out. What we are playing: Simple Blocks This week …
There has been a lot of magic happening in our house the past few weeks. Particularly at lunch time. Prior to this fall, my toddler has always helped me prepare lunch. However, when he went back to school a few weeks ago we have somehow fallen into a newroutine. Everyday I pick him up and …