When “Sick” Isn’t Straightforward
I’m busy teaching my special-needs teens the things they’ll need to know when they’re off at college, but how do I teach them to recognize when they’re sick?
I’m busy teaching my special-needs teens the things they’ll need to know when they’re off at college, but how do I teach them to recognize when they’re sick?
A mom wants to know what she should expect as typical behavior and expectations from her toddler when eating out at a restaurant. Amalah chimes in with effective strategies for a good overall experience, as well.
How do we switch gears from “child we provide for” to “young adult who must provide for herself” in a way that makes sense? In our case, slowly.
Not for, WITH! How to safely inspire your kids to get cooking in the kitchen.
A mom asks how she can help her teen son in the wake of a bungle and subsequent blow-up with his girlfriend.
As my autistic son grows and matures, his awareness and coping skills grow, too. But I’m still grappling with his awareness (or lack thereof) when he’s sick.
I hope someday my teens will leave me and be able to feed themselves more than just ramen. So when the opportunity to try out Blue Apron came up, I said yes.
I’ve always been the “Mean Mom” and it’s weird to pull back and let my nearly-adult teen make her own choices, but I have to trust her. It turns out, I do.
Kids like to feel involved and important. I love the conversations that we have in the kitchen while we cook. The kitchen really is the heart of the home.
As we ever-so-gently force my youngest to get behind the wheel, he’s learning he’s more capable than he thought, and I’m delighting in watching him do so.
Setting up your tween child with a good skincare routine as they approach puberty is truly a gift. We have many thoughts on this and product recommendations to share as well.
If you have a teen, chances are you’ve encountered the puzzling phenomenon of your kid not caring about driving. What?? Why don’t today’s teens want to drive?
I have been thinking about the sort of things I want my six kids to know before they head off into the world, to college, and beyond.
What to do when your kid knows how to tie his/her shoes but chooses to not retie them. Is it a battle worth fighting or do you let it go?
How to make grilled cheese, a meal kids should know how to make before leaving home. Here’s our recipe and special tips for kids.
Looking to teach your children Civics? The best mode of getting them involved is using their own voices. Some ideas and free postcards for them to write to their representatives.
Teaching older kids how to make pancakes from scratch is easier than you think. Here’s our tutorial especially for kids; another recipe that kids should know how to cook before they leave home.
Amalah’s recommendations for everything you need to get your preschooler learning to cook.
People ask “Does it get easier?” That’s a tough question to answer. Physically? Without a doubt. Mentally? Emotionally? I think it becomes much more difficult.
The first post in a series on recipes should know before they leave home. First recipe up – omelets!