Practical Graduation Gift Ideas (That Aren’t Just Money!)
I model an awful lot of habits for my kids, whether I like it or not. Some of them are good and some of them I’m…
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Honest Review of Tuttle Twins and Tuttle Twins Academy
Have you heard of the Tuttle Twins? Their books and cartoon are honestly a fresh voice in the world of children’s entertainment, and they’ve become…
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Why Kid-Safe Phones Are the Safest Way to Go: Comparing the Four Major Brands
I was chatting with a fellow mom of four the other day, whose older two are 15 and 16. I asked her if she’d ever…
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Olive Oil Tasting for Normal Families (not Food Critics!)
Let’s be honest: olive oil is one of those things we know is supposed to be healthy…but beyond that? Total mystery. Sure, you might drizzle…
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The Internet Gone Mad: How a Few Experts Cited Something Wrong and Now Everyone Thinks Harvard Wants Kids to Do Chores
You’ve probably seen the meme. It goes something like this: “Harvard found that the biggest predictor of success in life is doing chores as a…
The “Unteachable” Life Skills Our Kids Need Most (and How We Can Help)
As a parent, I’m often asked: “How do you teach life skills like cooking, cleaning, or budgeting?” I love answering that question (because that’s literally…
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Teaching Life Skills: The Best Hack I’ve Used (and What Other Smart Parents Swear By)
When I think about teaching life skills to my kids, I always come back to one core truth: it’s not just about checking a skill…
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How to Plan Food for a (Really) Large Group: Taco Bar Prep for Graduation Party, Wedding, Shower, Etc.
I love a challenge, and although you wouldn’t know it if you visited my house, I can organize an event like nobody’s business (just not…
The Health Risks of Restrictive Diets
My journey with restrictive diets is a long one, starting way back in junior high. I decided to avoid fat as much as possible in…
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Skip the Pediatlyte: Stay Hydrated at Home When Sick
Have you ever felt sluggish and grumpy? Maybe you had a bit of a nagging headache too? Or maybe you noticed your child not acting…
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Welcome Back to School: Sustainability, Lunch Ideas, and More!
Head Back to School Sustainably in 2024 It’s the time of year when school supplies seem to have taken over my house and I’m scouring…
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Why Teens Need Animal Protein and How to Get It
We hear a lot about the importance of protein, but how much protein do teens really need? Let’s find out! If you’ve been around the…
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Top 10 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids Before They Turn 18
When I was a kid, I never once said, “I want to be a digital entrepreneur when I grow up.” I never had “be a…
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Strange Behavior: Teaching Our Kids Important Life Skills
Have you taught your kids how to identify strange behavior? It’s an important life skill you don’t want to miss. Growing up, I was taught…
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High School Graduation Party Planning Ideas
When I started planning the graduation party for my oldest, my college roommate came to mind. When she graduated high school, she lived in a…
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Easy and Healthy Snack Ideas for Athletes
I’m so committed to healthy snacks for kids, including after team sports, that I simply can’t just go with the flow and buy single-serve processed…
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Healthy Snack Swaps for Kids’ Sports
It seems inevitable that if your kids are in sports, they’re going to be served snacks by other kids’ parents. It also feels inevitable that…
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Kids’ Sports Snacks Are Out of Control
Even though I write and teach about food, I don’t always post a lot of beautiful food photography on social media. However, it turns out…
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Simple Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Year
One of the biggest misconceptions in the health and wellness world is that in order to improve your health and the health of your kids,…
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