explaining tragedy to your kids
March 04, 2010

Forget "Where Babies Come From"…Where Do They Go?

After a string of tragedies occurred over the last week in our community, we were all questioning how to explain seemingly unexplainable events to our kids.  I read this insightful article by Kristy Campbell on Mommytracked.com which helped with some direction.
 She writes that when trying to explain a friends late term miscarriage her 9-year old daughter blurted out the answer to her 5-year old over breakfast:
5-year old: “How do you lose a baby?”
 9-year old sister: “You don’t LOSE a baby. It dies, ok?”
 5-year old: “Oh.”more

beef & potato curry
March 04, 2010

While curry is not the first thought I would have for my kids dinner, this recipe from tastykitchen.com looked so good I had to try it. Surprisingly they all loved it, even my 4 -year old!

Ingredients:
1-½ pound Beef Stew Meat, Fat Trimmed, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
4 whole Small Russet Potatoes, Peeled, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
1 whole Baking Apple (such As Gala), Peeled, Cored And Cut Into 1/4-inch Dice
½ whole Medium Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Ginger
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 can (14 Oz. Can) Light Coconut Milk
1 jar (7 Oz. Jar) Mild Curry Paste (such As Patak's)
½ cups Water
2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
2 Tablespoons Water
1 teaspoon Canola Oil

It's Elementary-The Lens Through Which we Parent:
February 17, 2010

Welcome back to Josie Bahedry & her gurumommy column "It's Elementary".  This week Josie writes about the importance of positive psychology in parenting.  Josie had the opportunity to attend a lecture by Shawn Achor, best known for his work on Positive Psychology. more