Frederic Poirot / Foter “I have taken vitamins before, but I do not usually stay with it because I do not know if they are actually doing anything for me, and I wonder if I am wasting my money. How do I know if it is worth the money or the time?” A day does […]
Chicken, sun dried tomato, artichoke, arugula pasta recipe
elana’s pantry / Foter A number of years ago, I made up a recipe with all of my favorite ingredients in it, and it has since become our family’s favorite dinner. The kind where when you make it, it’s pretty much gone, even though I make a lot extra for leftovers….it just is one of […]
How to make your child’s birthday party more meaningful on Fox5 San Diego
I’ve heard so many parents share their frustrations with throwing their children’s birthday parties, and how they feel they have to “keep up with the Jones’.” (I have talked with many parents about this and most want to make parties simple again, but feel social pressure around doing so). Parties nowadays are far more about […]
Sunscreen myths on San Diego 6 In the Morning
Summer is here…and many well-meaning parents may actually be doing some more harm than good when it comes to sun safety. While you never want to get burned – EVER – the sun is not the dangerous villain it is portrayed to be. What I’m going to share here in no way means […]
Do you let your children see you naked?
When I was growing up, nudity in our family was no big deal. I wouldn’t call us nudists, or exhibitionists in any way, it was merely the fact that the human body is normal and natural, and wasn’t anything to hide. Nudity is a part of life, and was not sexual in the […]
Are you confused by all the contradictory information on natural supplements?
selva / Foter Last week, I saw a headline that caught my attention. It was “Vitamin overuse tied to men’s cancer risk.” The article talked about how research proved that men who “took too many” multivitamins had higher risks of dying from prostate cancer. Rather than address the specifics of the study itself, and all […]
Love of learning
This morning, on day 4 of summer vacation, my 7 year old asked me, “Mommy, can you make me some homework?” About an hour later, here is the result of that…. In an effort to help me get my work done, my little one wanted to do what she does every day anyway…..learn. Instead of […]
Refreshing (and healthy) poolside snacks for kids
Summertime is here, and with it comes fun outdoor activities and playdates. Many parents reach for the easy frozen snacks – the standard popsicles, Otter pops, and ice cream treats. Unfortunately, they are full of things parents don’t want their children eating. Not only do they contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, […]
An experiment in “homework”
Foter Mermaid Girl came home one day about 3 weeks ago all excited to show me her new reading journal (she is in first grade). It was crafted with construction paper, and lined paper, with the days of the week and dotted lines on each page. She had decorated it in fancy drawings, and colors, […]
Sunscreen stressors…can you relate??
On the heels of this past Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to finally speak up about something that has been on my mind, for a long time. This past weekend, our family spent time outdoors, at our beautiful San Diego beaches, with several other families. It was a BLAST. Great conversations, kids had fun, good […]
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