We recently had the pleasure of having my parents visit for a little over a week. My kids adore their Grandma and Mebop (their name for grandpa), so it’s always special when we can all be together. As I watched my parents interact with my kids during this last visit, I realized that there are a number of life lessons that I can learn … [Read more...] about 5 Things I’ve Learned from Watching My Parents Interact with My Kids
Dads Feel Stress, Too
A couple of weeks before Mother’s Day, I shared some research findings on things that cause stress for moms. Of course, moms aren’t the only ones who experience stress. Our male counterparts also experience considerable parenting-related stress. Interestingly, when I began looking into this topic, I didn’t find any survey findings or … [Read more...] about Dads Feel Stress, Too
Realistic Screen Time Guidelines for Kids
Two weeks ago we looked at the research on how screen time impacts young kids. Based on the research findings, I feel pretty confident saying that it is a good idea for us to limit how much time our kids spend in front of screens (watching TV, using apps on tablets, playing video games, etc.). Exactly how much we should limit this … [Read more...] about Realistic Screen Time Guidelines for Kids
Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip
As far as appetizers and snacks are concerned, spinach artichoke dip isn’t that unhealthy. After all, it contains a couple of veggies! However, you consume about a billion calories when you eat traditional varieties of it, so I’ve been tinkering with my spinach artichoke dip recipe in order to decrease how many calories it contains and … [Read more...] about Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip
Why Don’t We Help Ourselves?
A couple of weeks ago, my middle daughter (who is nearly three years old) was curled up in a ball on the kitchen floor complaining that she was cold. I felt her to make sure she didn’t have a fever. She didn’t, so I’m pretty sure she felt cold because the air conditioning had just kicked on and she was directly beneath a vent. She was also on … [Read more...] about Why Don’t We Help Ourselves?
5 Reasons to Have Breakfast for Dinner
Fluffy pancakes drizzled with warm maple syrup. Buttery toast. Crispy hash browns. An omelet overflowing with melted cheese and savory sausage. I feel hungry just thinking about these foods! Breakfast has long been my favorite meal of the day. Of course, I’m not talking about the cold cereal that many folks eat for breakfast; I’m … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Have Breakfast for Dinner
Should We Be Concerned About Young Kids’ Screen Time?
Whether on the news or in conversations with your friends, you’ve likely heard references to screen time. Screen time is time spent in front of electronic screens (televisions, tablets, smartphones, etc.). There is a lot of discussion regarding screen time in general and kids’ screen time in particular because of concerns regarding how it … [Read more...] about Should We Be Concerned About Young Kids’ Screen Time?
Lemon Sugar Cookies
I love the flavor of lemon. However, as I’ve noted before, my husband tends to prefer bland foods. These cookies are a great compromise. They’re similar to traditional sugar cookies, but they have a hint of lemon. My girls will eat just about any cookie, so these are a hit with the whole family! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 3 … [Read more...] about Lemon Sugar Cookies
