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End of Summer, Back to School (and a rant about extracurricular commitments)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jess Connell

Well, this year we had a long summer. Longer than normal. And it was fabulous. Here are some highlights: Our family of 9 spent 12 days on a backpacking trip around Mt. Rainier. We were completely phone/internet disconnected during those days, and lived off of (1) what we could carry, and (2) what we stashed in 2 food/fuel…

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Why Your Kids Shouldn’t Follow Your Diet Plan

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Jess Connell

Moms nowadays are obsessed with their bodies. Modern diet trends are all about the extreme. Extreme butt-tightener. Extreme abs. Extreme consumptions of raw food. Extreme protein quantities. Extreme cutting of carbs. Extreme cutting of sugar. But here’s the thing: Extreme rules lead to extreme breaking of rules. And generally, moderation leads to health. And that’s why I won’t…

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Q&A: Food Battles, Pickiness, & Trying New Foods?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Jess Connell

Are you facing food battles in your home? You’re not alone. Read on to find out how we deal with it in our home. Q: I’m a mum of two (3 and 16m) and was wondering if you had any specific advice about encouraging 3 year olds with regards to eating new things. We try and…

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7 Instances When Moms Wait Too Long

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Jess Connell

It seems universally true that humans are prone to wait too long to do things we should be proactive about. For me right now, I’m realizing I need to work harder to help my nearly-3-year-old be self-controlled when things don’t go his way. I’m apt to let him go too far down the self-pitying, emotional, tears-down-cheeks train track….

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Why Your Kids’ Appetites Matter

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jess Connell

Parents instill appetites in their children. We know it’s generally true with foods. I didn’t grow up eating: Russian goulash Thai peanut chicken over a bed of sprouts & star fruit for dessert Ethiopian injera I did grow up eating:  pancakes tacos spaghetti Even as an adult, while I might occasionally try something new, or discover…

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