Month: February 2016
Gluten-Free Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Last weekend when my daughters woke up, they wanted my easy (and healthy!) oat pancake breakfast and pleaded for me to put a few chocolate chips in. They had some friends sleeping over and I wasn't aware that one of the little girls couldn’t have gluten. Thank goodness that Quaker had just sent me their…
What To Do When You Hit Maximum Crapacity
My daughter turned nine last week, and in the throes of planning her birthday party, the biggest question was not what type of cake to get, or how many pizzas, or what to give as party favors. Rather, the biggest question was: to gift, or not to gift?
About Those New Year’s Resolutions…
It’s the last day of February. Are you still following your new year’s resolutions? I tend to make the same resolutions every year: have better posture, eat more whole foods, and be more present. And related to the last one… put the screen down. It’s the worst when my child says to me, “Mom, put…
How to Deal With a Strong-Willed Child
If you feel as though you are constantly battling for control of your child, there’s a good chance that you have a strong-willed child. On one hand, you appreciate this strong personality, because you know it signals future success. On the other hand, it’s frustrating when you’re trying to get out the door, and your child refuses to put on his pants. Through channeling this stubbornness, you can deal more easily with your child and prevent fights from occurring.
What Parents Should Know About Cutting
Today’s topic has been weighing heavy on my mind recently. In the last 2 weeks, I have seen 6 patients who are “cutting.” It’s like our own little community epidemic. I always assume that for every kid who visits my office with a problem, there are dozens more who aren’t being seen. All the kids…