Thunderstorms have been a regular occurrence in our part of the US this spring. While we’ve not had near as much rain as the poor people in Arkansas or Iowa, we have been getting enough for giant puddles. For two little girls with sparkly rain boots, these puddles are an opportunity, not an annoyance. They […]
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Mindfulness for Kids
I could solve the planet’s energy crisis if I could bottle my oldest daughter’s exuberance. There is no moment, from the time she gets out of bed in the morning (about the time the sun comes up) to the moment she finally falls asleep (within a few minutes of her head touching her pillow) that […]
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Summertime Smoothies
When it gets hot, all my girls want are smoothies. We eat lightly during the summer, but it’s important to me to make sure they’re still eating well. Smoothies are great, because they’re just so versatile! I use a simple ratio of 1:2 milk and yogurt and customize for each girl. For K, the fruitier […]
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