We’ve all had tough years, days or months. In my son’s preschool class, they’re teaching the difference between big problems and small problems. But what if your problems this year were all big ones? I still remember the year I was sick, needed surgery, and was laid off. And the year my father died. So […]
One butternut squash, sliced vertically, seeds removed (save to bake like pumpkin seeds) Two or three large carrots, peeled, ends removed Half an onion, diced or pureed, depending on preference One box vegetable broth plus an equal amount of water Four granny smith apples, peeled and cored Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven […]
One chicken carcass, with as many bones as possible One whole onion, outer layer removed 3 large carrots, chopped into big pieces 3 large stalks of celery, chopped into big pieces 2 parsnips, chopped into big pieces 1 large bunch of kale, center rib removed, diced or pureed 1 bunch of fresh dill, tied with […]
Increasingly, families are returning to the idea of siblings sharing a room, whether the same gender or not. My son and daughter enjoy their shared room, and it reduces their middle of the night visits to mom, as neither likes to sleep alone. Perhaps, things will change when they hit their pre-teens, but for now, […]
As parents we face a daily conundrum of opportunities and needs to coach our children about everything from conflict resolution and manners to transitions and routines. Two creative tools I love for teaching children social and life skills are social stories and puppets. Storytelling can be such a powerful way to engage children, capturing their […]
If you can’t guess from the title, my kids are sick. Nothing drastic, *just* stomach flu, same as half of my son’s preK class. Meanwhile, in the moment, how do we survive the day or night? Don’t use cold medicines meant for older kids or adults. Cold medicines are banned under 6 years old for […]