Here are 3 one minute videos to reenergise your parenting skills. Kids don’t come with instructions and at times, in the midst of stress and chaos, we get into patterns that we don’t necessarily like. However, if we don’t become aware of the path we have taken, our children will grow up very differently than … More 3 Parenting Tips from One Minute Pediatrics
How a move across the world has illuminated the beauty of childhood … More Discovering the essence of childhood in New Zealand
An American family starting from scratch in New Zealand, the first 2 weeks. … More Embracing a New Beginning in New Zealand
An easy chicken, veggie, rice pilaf recipe to satisfy the appetite after hiking to see the seals. … More Chicken, Veggies, and Rice Pilaf “Sealed” with a Hike to Red Rocks Reserve, New Zealand
Easy Chicken Sandwich Recipe to Re-energize the Sunday Dinner. Add a side of sunset or the great outdoors. … More Chicken Sandwich Dinner with a Side of New Zealand Sunset
The list of items necessary for the move across the Pacific to New Zealand. … More Taking Flight
The acceptance process I went through to accept a major life change. Moving to New Zealand . … More Facing Change
With the long weekend upon us and summer vacay approaching, parents everywhere are starting to stress over what to do with the kids this summer. Parental concerns are steeply rising over the possibility of endless Netflix, texting, and social media use. Let’s not underestimate the nerve shattering whining over iPads and tantrums over mindless cartoons. TV, … More 10 Great Outdoor Activities for Families in Charlotte, NC
This is a family’s story who began the journey to change a community, and in the process discovered that the most profound impact was created in their family and children. I got to know this family through the group exercise classes I was taking at the Y, while they were living in Charlotte. Over the … More Family of Champions Evolution
I begin the year with blogs related to New Years Resolutions for Healthier Families Today’s Topic – The Family Dinner THE OBSTACLES TO FAMILY DINNERS Picky eaters Kids with lots of sports and activities Parents working late Parents who travel for work Stress and more stress Not enough time in the day to get everything … More New Year Resolutions – Bringing Back the Family Dinner
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