6 Reasons Why Cooking With Your Kids Is Important
One of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent has been regularly cooking with my son. I was very fortunate—my dad set a great example. He wasn’t one of those men who dismissed cooking as women’s work. While the burden of daily cooking still fell on my mom’s shoulders, my father always cooked on […]
My Roller Coaster Ride in the Battle for Real Food
Last night I had a great night. After talking to my fourteen-year-old son for years about the importance of eating quality food, I decided it was time for him to watch Food, Inc. I had tempered my expectations. I even imagined that he would beg to turn it off after just 10 or 15 minutes […]
Always Find Time to Celebrate … Especially If It’s With a Pie in the Face
Earlier this week I bemoaned how being away from your child on their birthday or a holiday can be tough for divorced parents. While that’s true, I forgot to share another lesson. Even if you have to spend a special day apart, there’s NO reason you can’t celebrate on a different day. Not only can […]