This blog was inspired by a conversation with a client who was “frustrated beyond belief” at mealtime. One year, I decided that one of the “chores” my daughters would be responsible for was helping in the kitchen. I didn’t enforce this as much as I probably could have/should have at the time. But “Helpers […]
20 Freezer Meals in a Weekend: Combat Mealtime Madness (Part 2)
This blog was inspired by a conversation with a client who was “frustrated beyond belief” at mealtime. One time on a whim, I ordered a “20 Freezer Meals in a Weekend” package. It was a download that included 20 recipes, a master list of ingredients, instructions on how to prepare the food, and directions on […]
Dinner Brainstorm List: Combat Mealtime Madness (Part 1)
This blog was inspired by a conversation with a client who was “frustrated beyond belief” at mealtime. I’ll be honest. Although I don’t mind cooking, I am not a foodie. And I’m not embarrassed to admit that I would be perfectly happy eating most of my meals off a typical kids’ menu if the food […]
Should Taking Care of Pets Be Included as a Chore?
After writing the “Chores Shmores” post, I heard from a number of parents asking whether or not “Pets” should be included in a chore list: (This post was originally written in 2016 and updated in 2022) Why didn’t you mention “Taking Care of Pets” as a chore in the examples you gave? Wouldn’t that count […]
Keeping Memorial Day Meaningful
Dear Dr. Renee,I have young children and want to celebrate Memorial Day in a meaningful way. We don’t have anyone in our family who has served in the military or made that ultimate sacrifice. How can I observe this holiday with young children?-Rosie Dear Rosie, Thank you for wanting to teach your children what Memorial […]
Who is Your Favorite Child?
Dear Dr. Renee,My kids are always asking me who my favorite child is? How do I respond to this?– Kristy Dear Kristy, This is a fun question for me. We all know we should not play favorites but some days … It can be scary when you hear your child/children ask “Who is your favorite?” […]