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“We live in a culture with a lot of entitlement,” Steph Jenkins said during this interview. That’s not a word in her family’s vocabulary, because they’re all about boundaries, budgets, and priorities. When food prices rise, she doesn’t complain about how much she’s spending, she makes a conscious decision whether she’ll increase her grocery budget […]
I feel it, you feel it, our kids feel it…anxiety is real and is ballooning more and more in our lives lately, so what is a loving parent to do? Author and educational consultant Noel Foy is here today to tell us some of the do’s (and don’ts!) to help our kids with anxiety: DON’T
170: How to Be the Boss of Anxiety with Noel Foy Read More »
My husband and I have been talking a lot lately about the ACES study (Adverse Childhood Experiences Study) and how it seems like everyone in the world has trauma…except us. But then we wonder…maybe we just don’t know how to classify trauma. Dr. Meg Haworth is an expert on trauma both personally and professionally, and
Why are smart kids disintegrating? What can parents do to help their kids get through the high expectations without losing their self-esteem and sense of self? (Spoiler: This isn’t just parenting advice for those of us with older kids – the right habits start young!) Dr. Jannot is a psychologist, college professor, author, and mother—I’ll
Beth’s story literally gave me goosebumps over and over. Can you imagine being in your late 20s and so sick that not a single health practitioner, natural or allopathic, can figure out what’s wrong with you?? Putting the pieces of the puzzle together took everything she had, and reversing her many chronic illnesses took even
Snacks…sweets…treat…more snacks… Sometimes it feels like it’s never-ending, both the requests from children and the other people feeding our kids! Dietician Edwena Kennedy joins me today for her second appearance on the show—which means she’s fantastic and brimming over with practical and surprising tips! We’re talking all things sweets and snacks, including: The 2 reasons
A hard work ethic and moderate risk taking are two qualities I hope to instill in my kids. We end up practicing both through our hiking and national park touring—during July 2022, we’ll likely hit 150 miles as a family (with four kids ages 7, 10, 14, and 17). Out on the trail, if there’s ever a moment my
Do You Have “Earn It” or “Flip Flop” Family Values? Read More »
This is a guest post from Mary Voogt, NTP of Just Take a Bite. I was making homemade mac ‘n’ cheese and wanted some quality protein to go with it. I typically make some kind of sausage (like this simple homemade sausage). But I realized we only had one pound of ground pork left. How
Make It Mini – How Small Food Can Help Picky Eaters + Mini Meatloaf Recipe Read More »
When we’re working on picky eating problems, many experts will say to hide nutrients in their food. I never advocate for straight-up “hiding” i.e. lying, BUT I definitely see the need to incorporate more protein, healthy fats, and fiber in our kids’ diets, whether they’re picky eaters or not! Chia and flax seeds are amazing
Add a Boost of Healthy Fiber, Fat and Protein for Picky Eaters | Chia & Flax Seeds Read More »
As adults, we might be expected to spend “approximately” 40 hours of our 168 in a week at our jobs. IF we sleep the requisite 8 hours (who does??), that leaves us with 72 waking hours left in the week, nearly twice as many as we spend using those college degrees and high school diplomas,
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