Month: June 2016
Healthy Breakfast Wrap
When I first moved to L.A., I had the pleasure of dining at this adorablecaf on Sunset Blvd. I devoured a breakfast wrap that I still think aboutto this day. The restaurant is no longer there, but I continue to makea slightly healthier version of the wrap from time to time and have nodoubt it will be a hit with the kiddies. Its delicious, quick and easy! Ingredients (makes 1 wrap)
‘The BFG’ is a Magical Adventure That Delights
Roald Dahl is a favorite author in our house so the kids were super excited to see "The BFG" on the big screen. I was also happy to see Steven Speilberg's Disney directorial debut. And I can tell you that the movie exceeded all of our expectations! Speilberg and screenwriter Melissa Mathison did a superb job…
My Kids Aren’t Normal People When It Comes To Food
I keep waiting for my kids to become normal people when it comes to food. When my daughter was a toddler, everyone told me that is was normal for her to only eat bread and cheese and pasta; that it was one of those annoying, toddler phases that she would grow out of, like delaying bedtime or asking “why?” about everything you said. But shes nine now, and unless I missed the memo that the toddler years have been extended into the double digits, Im guessing its not just a phase.
How to Field Your Kids’ Questions About Divorce
Most children feel shocked and confused when their parents tell them that they will be getting a divorce. Children of all ages will likely have many questions after the initial announcement. Here are some common questions and how to answer them in a loving, reassuring, and honest way. Remember, even if you told your children…
The Impracticality of Perfection
It doesn’t matter if you’re expecting, or if you have three children. Your child can be an infant, a third grader, or heading off to college this summer. As moms, we strive to give our children the best, and at many times, we strive to be the best, too. We envision ourselves as being highly…