It is important to start off by saying that it is ok for your child to feel angry at times and to express his or her anger or frustration. Anger is a natural human emotion that everyone, regardless of their age, will feel at times. The important thing is to help your child learn how […]
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Not a Creature was Stirring, Not Even a Spouse
For the newly divorced (or even for those in the process), Christmas looms large as a test of the ability to deal with a new reality and the often-painful feelings of change and loss. The holidays are powerful symbols of family life – think of the Norman Rockwell image of a loving and joyous family […]
Finding the Best Music Teacher
Being a piano teacher myself, you can imagine my expectations when it came to finding the right piano teacher for my children. What? Why don’t I teach them myself? If you have tried to teach your child ANYTHING, you know exactly why I am looking! So what should a parent look for when finding a […]
Our Fight for an AIDS Free Generation
“This is not about charity. This is about justice.” -Bono Our habits are changing dramatically in the ways that we consume, educate and share. What we choose to do and buy creates new economies that can affect someone’s life on the other side of the world. There is no doubt that the tremendous power of […]
The Evolution of My Thanksgiving
Ah, Thanksgiving. Whether you love it or try to avoid it, it happens every year. Looking back at my life, I’ve realized I can compartmentalize my Thanksgivings into three categories. First was my childhood, when I was surrounded by my family. I remember Thanksgivings filled with laughter, food, and of course, playing who can grab […]
Bedtime Stories for the Youngest Children of Divorce
Are you having a hard time telling your little one (pre-school through second grade) about your divorce? Are you searching for the right words to explain why your spouse doesn’t live with you anymore? Are you trying to make the changes in your child’s life easier to explain? Often reading about an uncomfortable, emotionally laden […]
Dairy Free Pumpkin Donut Holes
Nothing feels like Fall more to me than pumpkin. What better way to add pumpkin than in donuts?! These baked donut holes are a cinch to make and a real hit with the kids. They are easily modified to accommodate different dietary needs and have a healthy ingredient as the star ingredient. According to Allison […]
Pumpkin Time
Fall is definitely Pumpkin Time. But those so familiar symbols of autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving have also a number of not so familiar health benefits. Pumpkins vary greatly in shape, size and colours, but generally they all have golden-yellow to orange flesh. Pumpkins are one of the most low calorie vegetables – a 100 g […]