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10 Other Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

Posted in Nutrition & Fitness, Relationship & Family, tagged , , , , , on July 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Having family dinner every night may be hard for most families nowadays. But if you can manage it on most nights, then you’ll enjoy the benefits.

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24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table

Posted in Nutrition & Fitness, Relationship & Family, tagged , , , , , on July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Eating together is good for you and your family. Make time and find the energy to make home-cooked meals and sit down and eat together more often. Researchers have found many benefits to home-cooked meals.

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A Parent’s Prayer

Posted in Relationship & Family, Spiritual & Mental Health, tagged , , , , , on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I came across A Parent’s Prayer recently and I really liked it and wanted to share it with you. This prayer has excellent advice for parenting children and I read it often to remind me to have patience and courtesy when interacting with my children.  I personally have a hard time being patient when I [...]

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Ideas for Decorating Easter Cookies

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on March 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »

One thing that makes Easter extra special are decorated Easter cookies. Here are some tips on putting smiles on the faces of your little ones or friends this Easter season.

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Cooking with Kids – An Educational and Rewarding Activity

Posted in Learning Through Play, Nutrition & Fitness, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Having your child help prepare dinner is a great way to spend quality time together but it can also be very educational. Children are naturally curious and like to ask a lot of questions so this is a good time to introduce them to a variety of healthy food choices. Not only can you teach [...]

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Mom Tip: Keeping the Peace

Posted in Mommy Minute, Parenting Solutions, Relationship & Family, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I set aside 1 hour each night with each of my children doing their favourite hobby. This individual quality time is essential in keeping peace in our family; otherwise they compete for my attention.
This week’s mom tip is from Kara
 
Mom Tip of the Week is a collection of tips shared by parents from our Devoted [...]

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Fun Birthday Treats

Posted in Family Friendly Recipes, tagged , , , , , , , on February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The traditional birthday cake isn’t the only yummy option you have when it comes to baked goods for your child’s birthday party. We have come up with some other ideas that are more than just a substitute for a birthday cake. They are creative, delicious and just plain different.
Decorate A Cookie
* Sugar Cookie Dough
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Mom Tip: Waiting in Line

Posted in Mommy Minute, tagged , , , , on January 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When waiting in line or waiting for our food in a restaurant I ask my toddler questions that require more than a yes/no answer. Some of his responses are hilarious. Some of the questions I might ask are: Where does money come from? When does God sleep? What was your favourite part of the day?
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6 Reasons Why Family Mealtime Is Important

Posted in Relationship & Family, tagged , , on January 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

 When families sit down regularly together for meals it’s not just about nutrition it’s about bonding, relationships, and prevention.  Mealtime is a great way to connect with your children. At mealtime you can discuss and monitor your child’s activities, friends and also share ideas. Here are a few of the benefits of eating regularly together [...]

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