Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
We pulled together a great list of the best cookbooks, kitchen tools and recipes for kids because we love cooking with children. When you cook with your kids you’re not only getting to spend precious moments with them, but you’re also teaching them valuable life skills that can be applied anywhere. We took all of the…
Are you making dinner tonight? Then do it with your kids. If you teach your kids to cook now it will make them better people later. Cooking with your kids is an all purpose activity that will teach them valuable life skills in and out of the kitchen. Creating Healthy Habits Childhood obesity is a serious…
We’re all still thinking about those healthy eating resolutions come February, even if we’ve slacked a bit in the actually doing it part, and greens – like collards, turnips, spinach, and kale – are some of the best foods you can eat for health. They’re full of vitamins, low calorie, good for digestion, and you…
Marshmallow Pops These sweet treats could not be easier. And they’re so versatile and cute. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler and let cool slightly. Stick one end of a lollipop stick into a jumbo marshmallow, and use the stick as a handle to dip half or all of the…
Christmas is the best time of year for crafting. If you’re like me, your house is already smothered in decorations, and adding some personal touches from the kids — memories of their small hands and hearts that you can cherish forever — just makes the whole experience more magical. Plus, a little handmade touch to…
Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday of the year. Growing up, our house was always filled with family and friends. Actually, it was more like a small herd, but nonetheless it was a place of warmth, food, and laughter. I remember waking up each Thanksgiving morning with the fabulous aroma of the big bird in the…
Picky eaters and preschoolers are basically the same thing in my book. And unless you’re one of those lucky parents who’ve managed to raise a magical being with an adventurous palate, you’ll feel my pain when it comes to figuring out how to feed said cracker-muncher and green-bean-refuser. Throw a big family meal like Thanksgiving…
The very idea of preparing for a huge meal like Thanksgiving can be daunting. All those dishes to stir and simmer, the house to clean and decorate, and normal family duties to juggle alongside extended family and their unique personalities means that even the most peaceful house can instantly be thrown into chaos. Take help…
