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Teenage Kicks In The Kitchen?
Whether you work late, have a challenge maneuvering after-school clubs, or simply fancy one night a week where you don’t have to slave in the kitchen; letting your teen take over the helm can be a fantastic way to make this happen. Not only will this one-night routine teach them the fundamentals of cooking, but it will also instill responsibility and the importance of helping out. The trouble is that, as any teen mamma will already know, getting a teenager into the kitchen can seem about as likely as getting them up before sundown on the weekends. AKA, not likely at all! While it couldn’t be easier to get a toddler excited about cooking, our teens don’t share that same enthusiasm. But, that doesn’t mean your dreams of one night off a week need to be dashed. In reality, this is a point worth pushing, and letting your teen know they’ll be cooking one night a week rather than asking them is the first step towards success. Next, follow these simple pointers to make the task at least a little more appealing. Teach them all the basics There are few things teens dislike more than not being able to do…
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How to Cope with Anxiety When You’re a Parent
If you’re a parent, you will have to cope with anxiety at some point in time. There are a lot of risks in daily life, and when you have children, it’s your job to protect them as much as you can from those risks. For example, 600 child pedestrians are killed by car crashes every year, which is why we as parents are so vigilant about supervision and hand-holding when our kids are walking on the streets or in parking lots. What happens when, as a parent, your anxiety goes beyond what might be seen as typical, however, and becomes something more pervasive? If you’re a mom with an anxiety disorder, everyday life can be a struggle, but the following are some things to keep in mind as far as coping. Set Boundaries for Yourself and Stick With Them Certain situations may trigger your anxiety more than others. For example, maybe you have social or situation anxiety, and playgroups are challenging for you, or perhaps the idea of chaperoning your child’s field trip makes you feel anxious. There can also be a sense of fatigue or irritation that comes along with anxiety, particularly when you’re pushing yourself too far. Know…
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A Guide To Healthy Teen Food Choices
One of the best courses of action regarding good teenage health is to create an environment that makes the consumption of healthy food easy for children, but without placing pressure on them to choose healthy food. Teen food choices aren’t always the best. Does this sound confusing? This article provides information on how to make this work. Stocking The House With Healthy Food The saying may not be monkey see, monkey eat; however, this is the case when practically placing healthy food in a home. Without having an individual grocery budget, teenagers tend to eat whatever is in the kitchen when at home. If you stock up on sliced vegetables to accompany yogurt-based dips or hummus, this can increase eating healthy foods. Having apples, clementines or apples visible in a bowl on the counter can promote eating fruit. Add a sweet treat in the freezer like Kisko’s freeze pops. It is also recommended that you create an “eat me” box for quick grab-and-go healthy snacks. For instance, hard-boiled eggs with string cheese and yogurt can be a snack in the refrigerator. Another snack box includes nuts, whole-grain crackers and dried fruit. When it comes to drinks, try swapping fizzy soda…
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Oh What A Vacation!
First, that vacation was AAAAAAHHHHHHMAZING!!!!! Yes, I missed all of my little Peanuts. But, I had a great time with my kids (Selena and Zachary) and families. Mostly an awesome time with granddaughter Alice. I also got to spend some quality time with my bonus granddaughter Olivia. The girls are 8 and 10 so they got along fabulously. I spent time between the two families. Selena, Dan and Alice. Then time with Zachary, Amber and Olivia. (okay, I have to do it again! They live 19 miles apart and it takes 2 HOURS to get to the other house. WHATTHE#$&(#%*#@^%!! Sorry, I just needed to remind myself Sandpoint, Idaho is such an amazing place to live and San Diego County is CrAzY!! I mean CRAZY with a capitol C!! Where! IS EVERYONE going all the TIME!?) The Haunted Road trip ended out to be a hiking road trip. APPARENTLY, ghosts don’t haunt on Mondays and Thursdays; the days we were in the haunted areas because those were the days they are closed. Ummmmm okay. FINE!! I will hike. Which I truly did enjoy. Selena? She power walks, she does not hike! I did not know this was a race. I…











