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Winter Break Reality: Balancing Work, Kids, Holidays, and Rest When School Is Out
Winter break is starting – and somehow, the thought of schools being closed for three weeks isn’t as exciting for me as a parent as it was for me as a kid. There is still a lot to be excited about, such as the end of Hanukkah and extra time with a kid who isn’t
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Eat Well and Keep Moving: Simple Parent-Tested Tips for Healthy Living During Winter Break
Winter break brings a different pace to family life as schools close and schedules change. Childcare duties increase and holidays may bring extra responsibilities, but working parents may not have much time off. Minds and bodies still need care, so it’s a good time to take a practical and creative approach to staying healthy. In
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Nutritionist-Approved Tips to Get Your Picky Eater Try New Foods with Less Stress
If you’re frustrated that your picky eater won’t try new foods, you’re a pretty normal parent. Picky eating affects 1 in 5 children – or more, when you consider that some kids go through phases of picky eating. It can lead to worries on your part that your child may not get needed nutrition, and
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How I Get My Son to Eat a Variety of Foods – Try These Top Tips with Your Picky Eater
Are any of your kids picky eaters? If you’re a parent of a picky eater, you’re not alone. About 1 in 5 kids in elementary school are picky eaters. But take heart. Picky eating can be frustrating, but it’s not likely to become a health crisis. Plus, there are things you can do to help
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Why This Clear Plastic Raincoat Is My New Go-To for Rainy Runs — and the Rest of the Day
I’ve never liked rain, but read about why I don’t have to dread rainy runs and walks anymore! I got a raincoat! Speaking of those small purchases that make a world of difference in your life, this is one of them. I’d never had a raincoat that I liked before now. This new Clear Plastic
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My New Wireless Earbuds: Affordable Choice for Park Play, Music Sharing, and Work Calls
Sometimes, a small purchase can make a big difference in everyday life. That’s the case with my new wireless ear buds. My old ones broke. Since I have been using them nearly every day, in many situations, I made it a priority to get new ones fast. I’ll use them while playing sports, making phone
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How My 8-Year-Old Decided to Be the MVP of Our Thanksgiving Team
Thanksgiving is our family’s biggest holiday besides birthdays. By “big,” I mean it’s the one holiday we’re sure to celebrate. Our gathering is smaller than most people’s, usually including the four of us – me, my 8-year-old son, and my parents, who live down the street and host the meal. Compared to what I often
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How to Get the Most Out of Thanksgiving, Whatever “the Most” Means to You
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. For me and my family, Thanksgiving is a guaranteed success. We know the food will be good and everyone will be relaxed and happy. Sadly, that’s not the case with many of my friends and other people I talk to. Thanksgiving is stressful for them. There’s pressure for
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Stress-Free Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Whole Grains for Snacks
Recently, we’ve talked a lot about kids falling short of recommendations for whole grain consumption and why it matters. We’ve covered stress-free ideas for whole grains at breakfast, lunch, and dinner to help close that gap. Now let’s talk about snacks! More than 90% of children snack on any given day. American kids on average
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Stress-Free Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Whole Grains at Dinner
We’ve already covered why whole grains matter, and about kids falling short of recommendations for whole grain consumption. The last couple of blog posts covered stress-free ideas for whole grains at breakfast and lunch to help close that gap. Now let’s talk about dinner. No matter how tired you are or how picky your kids