Week 4 Break the Sugar Addiction plus BONUS So this week I’ll be doing my final preparation for the 13th Annual KARM Dragon Boat Festival. I have put together a team the last two years under the ThatOrganicMom Banner. I’m especially fond of this years team as we are all moms! This is the first …
How to Reward Children Without Food
Why do so many parents, teachers and coaches REWARD children with treats and candy? Because it works! Want a kid to behave himself, bribe him with sweets, but what message is this sending our children? First of all, rewards can be overused. This has happened to me with my own six children. You set up a …
Blondies recipe everyone will love
You can’t beat homemade blondies to show someone they are loved. These blondies are super yummy any time and they’re easy enough for kids to make with little to no supervision. My Blondie Recipe: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup coconut sugar ½ cup sugar in the raw, or you can use 1 full cup …
Living in a Candy Culture
You can’t deny it. We live in a candy culture. Just think of all the places a well meaning adult hands your kid candy: Banks Doctor’s office (yes, they do! We even had one pediatrician do a “patient appreciation picnic” where she served hot dogs, pop corn, cotton candy and ice cream! Now if that …