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Homemade Nutri-Grain-Style Cereal Bars (with a gluten-free option!)

WEBDirections. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or a Silpat liner. In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, corn starch, cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl, combine the …

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How to Raise a Health Nut

WEBEating healthy is kind of the talk of the town these days. But what about when it comes to the kids? Are they eager to dive into a raw kale salad? Do you hear your little ones declaring, “Hey! You know what, I think we should ease up on the sugar.” Yeah, I didn’t think so. Kids are kids. They are amazing and fun and witty and moody and …

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Nutrient-Packed Pancakes for Active Toddlers

WEB1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1-1/2 teaspoon sugar. pinch of salt. 2 packets of Similac Go & Grow. any fresh fruit you like, diced (we used strawberries and blueberries) Directions: Mix all ingredients well. Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray. Use a tablespoon to pour batter into pan.

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The Best Breakfasts for School Brain Power

WEBTry coconut oil, grass-fed butter, avocado and nuts/nut butter. Complex Carbs. Complex carbs are broken down slowly by our bodies, which helps keep us full. That means our kids won’t be bothered by a growling tummy during a mid-morning test. They are also a main source of fuel for our body and brain functions- that means no mid-morning …

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The Best Foods for Fueling Your Kids’ Minds & Bodies

WEBThe back to school ads are popping up again and you know what that means, time to start thinking about getting the kiddos ready to go. A big part of school readiness is properly filling up your kids' tanks. I've once again teamed up with my girls Katie & Megan of Prescribe Nutrition and brought them here today with their best stuff on how to feed your …

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12 Ways To Make Mornings With Kids Easier

WEBKeeping the fridge stocked is also a must in this department. Wake up before your kids: This may sound like a no-brainer. But waking up before your kids (even just 10 minutes, if you have an early-riser) is so important. We Moms can be tornadoes of efficiency before the kids are awake.

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30 Breakfast Ideas for a 1-year-old

WEBZucchini Parmesan Waffles. Tomato and Basil Baby Omelette. Sweet Spinach Muffins. Rainbow Peppers + Feta Quiche. Blueberry Avocado Pancakes. Cheese and Broccoli Eggy Fingers. Sweet Potato Egg Nests. You can add chopped up fruits/veggies and whatever milk your toddler drinks to any of these breakfast ideas to …

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Presents: How Many and What Kind Are Best

WEBBut at a time when more kids are writing Santa asking for basic needs than asking for toys, I don’t want Christmas to be just about the gifts. That can be a slippery slope towards a never-ending quest to top last year’s haul. Plus, there’s this compelling argument for limiting the number of toys at home in general. For some reason the magic …

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The Right Way to Ask Kids Questions – Three Tips for Parents

WEBEncourage thinking. Ask open-ended questions. They are a powerful tool for getting children to talk and share what’s on their minds and in their hearts. A question as simple as “I wonder what you liked about that story?” is a beautiful way to open the door for a conversation in a no-pressure kind of way. And, keep in mind as children get

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30 Meal Ideas for a 1-year-old

WEBEvery once in a while my team and I put together a resource that I am especially proud of- this simple round up is definitely one of those times. As straight-forward sounding as this list is, Kaley has really done an incredible job of rounding up 30 recipes that are as healthy as they are varied and (most-importantly) uber kid-friendly. Reading …

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Happy Family Habits #15: The Right Way to Hug your Kids

WEBOne of the things I have loved, loved, LOVED about being momma to baby M are the pre-nap snuggles. My third baby is the only one who truly loves to snuggle with me. Even as infants, S and C would wiggle in my arms as I rocked and sang to them before nap. They weren't upset, they just wanted to look around - at the room, at the fan, even …

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Why I Passed on a Free Sleep Number Bed… And What I Got Instead

WEBSleep has a big impact on our physical health too. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Sleep deficiency also increases the risk of obesity. Finally, actively prioritizing sleep for yourself and your family sets a critically important example for

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How to Get Professional Looking Newborn Photos at Home

WEBStep 6: Photo Composition. The key to taking good newborn photos is all about the detail. Close-ups and different angles make for a more interesting composition. Take your time, and try a lot of different perspectives — from directly overhead and sideways to zoomed in on one feature (tiny feet, hands, or face) with the rest slightly out …

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No More Highs and Lows – More Energy Without the Caffeine

WEBWhen our Happy Drink post came out last month it got a hugely positive response! Apparently, there are quite a few of you out there looking for healthy ways to boost your energy in the morning. One of the questions we got quite a lot of, though, was “what about the non-coffee drinkers?”.. Today we’ve got an answer for you but I’ll warn …

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Our Top Ideas for Living Better this Year

WEBHappy New Year guys! Along with making one of our recommended family resolutions and celebrating with these ideas for the kids, I'm also ringing in the new year with a pre-natal massage. (Way to start the year off - am I right?) In case you're also looking to start off on the right foot, I thought I'd provide you with some of our best resources on …

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30 Dinner Ideas for Preschoolers

WEBCheesy Chicken Broccoli Pockets. Sesame Salmon Balls with stir fried vegetables. Pasta with Pesto and cherry tomatoes. Creamy Tomato Soup with Basil Cheese on Toast. Mango Shrimp Tacos. Pulled Pork Sliders with Watermelon Salad. Coconut Rice with Kale and Edamame. Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese.

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Best Idea Ever When Starting a New School

WEBLabel your photos using any basic photo editing software (see here for an easy picnik tutorial) and print them off. Then pick up a clear 4″ x 6″ photo album at Target for $1, insert your photos and you’re good to go. For ideas on what to focus on, scroll down and view our complete book. Since C’s school still doesn’t start for a few

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Parenting Styles: My Son is Starting High School as a 12-Year-Old …

WEBOK, maybe I’m a little scared, I can’t lie. But overall, I’m a lot more comfortable with the idea than I ever imagined I would be. I hadn’t planned on grade-skipping my son. My son’s September birthday meant that he was already young for his grade. Here in Ohio, the cut-off date for kindergarten varies by district—anywhere from …

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What's Your 2013 Resolution

WEBHappy New Year everyone! How was your New Year’s Eve? If you’re an MPMK facebook fan, then you already know we celebrated with sparkling cider for the kids and a Homeland marathon for us once they were in bed. We also took a little time to make some resolutions for 2013. Nothing too astounding – we tried to keep them to a few …

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Mother’s Day Ideas: Sometimes It’s The Little Things

WEBMother's Day is sneaking up on us and this year I'm all about gifts that will help bring a little more peace to every Mom's day. So today Anna's here sharing three easy recipes for bringing the spa straight to mom. And, as a bonus, I'm also over on eHow's mom channel sharing a pretty project to encourage mom to drink more water throughout the day.

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