Back to School Sleep: Get Into a Routine
Summer fun usually means staying up later and waking up later. Now that school is about to start, it is time to start thinking about early start times, homework, and other activities. Read More
More Things We Should Say to Our Kids
I have seen articles and lists created by parenting and family experts of specific things parents should say to their children. Things like, “I’m sorry” and “I believe in you” or “I’m proud of you.” I agree wholeheartedly. Our kids need to hear these things from their parents or guardians over and over. Read More
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Summertime Family Food
As a full time dietitian, wife to a busy husband and mother to three active children (11, 8 and 6), it is difficult to keep everyone on track and eating the right foods when school is out of session. Read More
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Around the Dinner Table
Does your family eat at least one meal a day together? And I mean sitting at a table — not perched in front of the television. Read More
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Biking in Lincoln
For many, as soon as we turned 16 we parked our bicycles and traded them in for vehicles on four wheels. I recently rediscovered the joys of cycling and there really is no better time than now for you to do the same. Read More
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Get Outdoors
I want you to think about your childhood. What are the experiences you most remember? Who did you most look up to? Read More
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10 Ways to Survive Summer
There’s nothing more exciting than the last day of school! Thoughts of lazy summer days, sunshine and popsicles fill our heads. Read More
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When Kids Say Nothing
Without fail, my son Abram will come home from school and the first question I ask is, “How was your day?” Read More
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9 Things Our Kids Will Never Experience
Times are a-changin’! It is to be expected. Our kids are growing up in a different world than we did. Sometimes that is a good thing … sometimes I’m not so sure. Check out this list and see what you think! Read More
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Letting Your Kids Fail
If I were able to choose success or failure for my kids, I would obviously choose success. But, a few weeks ago I had to choose failure. And it was so hard. Read More
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Flu-Like Symptoms
The holiday season has long passed, and I am glad to report that we all survived. No, not the parties, vacations, and dinners with the relatives. I’m talking about the sickness known as influenza. Don’t ask me which type, but do remember to throw in a dash of bronchitis, stomach whatever, sinus yuck, body aches and you guessed it, diarrhea. We certainly found out the hard way that the best laid plans don’t always go your way. Read More
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