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Introducing Your Child to the Grocery Store

November 19, 2014

As parents, we want our children to have a positive relationship with food. All kids need a well-balanced diet in order to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally strong, achieving overall health and well-being. Instilling a healthy attitude and introducing a variety of foods early on not only helps with picky eaters, it can serve to develop a willingness to try new things as well as broaden your child’s pallet. So how do we do this?

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Rachael Miller / Holidays, Living / holiday / 0 Comments

Turning Down the Holiday Turmoil

November 15, 2014

This time of year often provides a whirlwind of social engagements and entertainments, as well as the varied and endless errands attendant on special occasions. You can get so caught up in all the things to do that you might get to the new year only too grateful that it’s all over. There are ways that you can find a little of the enjoyment this season brought you as a child, or at least more readily share in your child’s … Read More...

Rachael Miller / Growing, Living, School / parenting, school, Sleep / 1 Comment

Rest, Routine & Relaxation: 3 R’s for Starting School Right

August 14, 2014

As children begin to get anxious, excited or enthused to start the new school year, you’re likely mulling over how to make this year calmer or more joyful. You might think about the rhythms of the morning routine or your child’s mood when he or she returns home. Maybe you would like homework to get done with fewer hiccups or for bedtime to be a more tranquil end to hectic school days. The thing about starting school again is that … Read More...