My husband loves to eat bacon, steak, and pretty much any other meat. He does not love to eat any vegetables (except maybe Cesar salad with bacon bits on it). As a wife and health care provider, I'm worried that my hubby might not be getting enough of the good nutrition that … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Family to Eat More Green Vegetables With These Tasty Recipes
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What I Learned about Getting My Needs Met
Parents often selflessly put aside their wants and needs for their children and that is admirable but what does that actually accomplish? Parents may begin to feel drained of energy or burnt out. When I came to my first Parents Anonymous meeting I was anxious to fix everything … [Read more...] about What I Learned about Getting My Needs Met
Limits and Dealing with Upsetting News Events
Setting limits can help lessen stress and reduce the impact of network news. My grandmother Mur used to say, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have any at all,” then she would coyly giggle. Having been born in 1912, she certainly learned to deal with many difficult … [Read more...] about Limits and Dealing with Upsetting News Events
Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
What does stress have to do with kids and a messy house? Everything! You have probably seen the television shows with people who hoard things until there is no room left to walk. Well, many of us have messy or cluttered homes now and then and we thank our lucky stars there is … [Read more...] about Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
Lessons from Mom’s Old Radio
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” Thich Nhat Hanh I am so blessed to be able to say that my mom is still with me. She and I no longer live near each other due to many unpleasant life … [Read more...] about Lessons from Mom’s Old Radio
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to