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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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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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Dr. Seuss Recipes And Activities Your Kids Will Love

Posted in Family Friendly Recipes, tagged , , , , on February 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »

What child doesn’t grow up with Dr. Seuss books? We have quite a few of them lying around the house. The kids love the silly characters and the rhymes. The Dr. Seuss inspired recipes and activities that I’m about to share with you have been a great hit in our house. Of course the famous [...]

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15 Ways to Connect with Your Child this Winter

Posted in Relationship & Family, tagged , , on January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When its too cold to go outside have a mini party with music, food and indoor games – we have a Wii Party and compete against each other in Wii Sports.
Go for a hike. Enjoy the view and the company.
Start a project. Build a fort out of large boxes and paint.
Play a board or card game. Kids like [...]

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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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