There are a few chores that I really don’t mind doing: washing and folding laundry, making beds, picking up toys. There are others that I procrastinate on: actually putting away that folded laundry, cleaning bathrooms, and meal planning! Why does … Read More
Picky eaters are often times a parent’s worst friend. Picky eaters are exhausting and frustrating, but what is a tired parent to do? Sometimes dinner just needs to get on the table. And sometimes, we make it easier by just … Read More
They say picky eaters are made, not born. But is this true? Living in the Midwest all my life, a common family meal consisted of meat, potatoes and at least one vegetable… fairly balanced nutritionally and hearty. In fact, my … Read More
Food and fellowship. In the home, this is mealtime. Training our children in civility at the dinner table starts young. Most families have mealtime rules like: Food goes in your mouth, not on the floor Hands rest on the sides … Read More
Healthy eating isn’t easy for adults so why would it be easy for kids? Our kids’ eating habits will be a reflection of what we model. True confession: I used to think a piece of bologna, canned peas, and some … Read More