The average family mealtime lasts only 20 minutes, but that time spent together builds a foundation for a child’s health and well being. Benefits range from nutrition to language, culture, and even mental health. Who wouldn’t want to set their children up for less likelihood of substance abuse, greater vocabulary, fewer behavior problems, less likelihood of … Read more
As holidays approach, there seem to be a lot more evening activities to fit in. We have less time to cook but the cold weather leaves the family wanting a hot meal every night. Our solution is simple: slow cooker. With soup, stew, curry or any other slow cooked meal, it’s easy to make enough … Read more
Adding a few buckles and snaps to a Mei Tai, with some extra padding and structure, will give you a soft-pack or “buckle” baby carrier. Soft structured baby carriers include the popular Ergo Baby Carrier, a favorite for Dad, as well as the hip-carrying baby carriers that are gaining in popularity for toddlers and older … Read more
The Mei Tai baby carrier is comfort and fashion all in one. Mei Tai is pronounced “may tie” and is also referred to as an Asian baby carrier. Unlike baby wraps and baby slings, a Mei Tai adds padded shoulder straps and waist straps to a small, square body to give the Mei Tai unlimited options for babywearing positions. … Read more
. . . and my daughter and her imperfect teeth Last week, my children had dental check ups. My son’s perfect teeth are the good news. My daughters mouth full of cavities is the bad news. When the dentist sat down with me to ask about the differences between them, he asked interesting questions. Did … Read more