Having had a few years under my belt as the parent of a teenager I can say with all certainty that parenting a teenager is basically as involved--perhaps even more so- as the parenting of a toddler or tween... Hence I felt like I needed to share my thoughts with my 5 Ways for Parents to Bridge the Gap with their Teenagers. Now these almost adults are out in the world - and there is just an … [Read more...]
Seven Simple Tips to Introduce Kids to the Joys of Cooking and a No Bake 3 point Weight Watchers Cheesecake Recipe
Between school, sports, and other extracurricular activities, it’s nearly impossible for parents to find quality time to spend with their kids. And while planned family activities are often poorly received, inviting the kids to help out in the kitchen can be a fun and educational way to bond. Which is why I loved compiling these Seven Simple Tips to Introduce Kids to the Joys of Cooking and a … [Read more...]
Weight Watchers Cake Mix Cookies
So you've taken the step to get baking with your kids...A fine choice! now that you've decided to cross over to that very messy but totally worth the mess Baking with your kids threshold the first question is...What should you bake? Weight Watchers Cake Mix Cookies! For us it's a Weight Watchers recipe that is easy and one we can all enjoy! This recipe is the easiest way to Embrace the Mess and … [Read more...]
Three Cute and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
When it comes to Valentine's Day celebrations--what about the kids? Shouldn't they get to experience a bit of the Valentine's day love fest. I say yes! And rather than ply them with chocolate or stuffed red hearts that will end up some where in the back of their closet or under their bed, this Valentine's Day show your kids how much you love and adore them by: Sharing some fun, kid-friendly craft … [Read more...]
Fun Ways To Encourage Kids to Learn About Pi and a Weight Watchers 1 point Pumpkin Pie recipe
Fun Ways To Encourage Kids to Learn About Pi and a Weight Watchers 1 point Pumpkin Pie recipe because Let's face it-- Math gets a BAD RAP. Math is very technical and very right brain- it requires an ability to really focus on a formula and work at figuring it out, even when the problem feels IMPOSSIBLE to solve. A lot of kids don't like math ( I was one of those kids) so I decided to … [Read more...]