Are you looking for a cake that will is both delicious and nutritious? Try this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cake with Greek Yogurt. The cake is moist, sweet and perfect for any time of the day. It’s also a great snack to pack in a lunchbox. With the warm weather approaching, I love to bake […]
Tag: Health
Nothing is more important than our health – and that includes moms and children. How to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is in the forefront of the resources we provide to parents. There are so many factors in our daily lives that contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do. Our articles provide tips and advice that we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves and our families. Moms move the world; let’s make it a healthier one.
Fever: The Facts and What to Know
Fever can happen at any time of year and is especially common this time of year. Parents all know that feeling of hearing their child cry and touching their warm skin when they have a fever. Most parents worry when their child has a fever; however, a fever in of itself is actually a good […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Stepping Stories
*This is sponsored product review Review by Catherine Jarman For those hard-to-talk-about childhood situations, experiences and rituals, Stepping Stories provides lovely, developmentally appropriate, personalized children’s books that can be a powerful tool in the parental toolbox. Book subjects include the many milestones in a child’s life, such as going to the dentist/doctor, going to school, potty training, […]
Cold Weather Care
Whether it is walking to school or play dates or just walking to the car, it is so important to dress properly in the cold weather. This winter time of year, children can get quite cranky from being stuck indoors all day long, and it is fun to play outside when it snows; however, you […]
Kicking Endless Gadget Time with Fun Time
Childhood looks so much different now than it did some thirty years ago. Gone are the days when parents have to beg their kids to come back inside for dinner or leave the playground – with the promise that “we will come back tomorrow.” Today, modern parents have to practically shove their children out of […]
Banana Avocado Pancakes with Flaxseed
When the weather gets cold outside, I love making pancakes on weekend mornings. I love hearty pancakes that are full of whole grains and healthy ingredients. I have recently been experimenting with avocado and how to add this healthy ingredient to baked goods, which can be tricky. If you prefer pancakes that are less heavy, […]
How to Give Your Kids Power in a Powerless Situation
As a mom of two boys, I’m used to having to sit them down from time-to-time for a good old fashioned “talk.” The reasons have varied – maybe I noticed they didn’t do so well on their last math test, or perhaps it was time to decide between playing football full-time versus baseball, or they […]
Advice From the Home Front for Expectant Moms
I recently received an email from one of our students, fresh from the birth of her beautiful daughter. Her birth story was truly amazing and special, and I felt honored that she included me in the circle of people with whom she shared it. At the end of her story, she passed on advice she […]