Posts by Cindy Wechsler, APRN
Classic Chili Recipes
INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion 2 cloves garlic 1 lb. ground beef 1 15oz. can kidney beans 1 15oz. can black beans 1 15oz. can diced tomatoes 1 6oz. can tomato paste 1 cup water CHILI SEASONING 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cayenne powder 1/4 tsp garlic…
Read MoreFall Family Activities for November
The theme for November is “Gratitude”. Talk to your kids about what gratitude means. Here are some ideas to remind you why your family should be grateful.
Read MoreFun Activity to Do With Your Kids
Supplies: Big sheets of paper or poster boards Crayons or Markers Activity Directions: Tell you child you want them to draw a picture of anything they want with lots of detail and color. Do not give them any direction. At the same time you draw a picture with the same guidelines. You can set a…
Read MoreA Thought to Ponder
“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum
Read MoreConstipation at a Glance
Understanding Causes of Constipation in Children is the First Step to Reducing It One of the most common problems I have seen over the past 30 years of my career is constipation. Constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements or hard, dry stools. Constipation can be very disruptive and can lead to many other problems…
Read MoreFall Smoothie Recipes
Nutrition Packed Smoothie Ideas for the Fall A great way to start the day Pumpkin Smoothie Ingredients: 8 oz Unsweetened Non Dairy Milk (Coconut, Almond, Cashew) 1/4 cup Almond Yogurt 2 scoops GBX Protein Vanilla 2 scoops GBX SeedFiber 1/2 Can Pureed Pumpkin (Not pumpkin pie) 2 Tbs Nut Butter (No added ingredients except nuts)…
Read MoreThe Best Homemade Natural Playdough Recipe
Homemade Natural Playdough www.diynatural.com This homemade playdough recipe is simple, natural, and perfect for entertaining children. They enjoy making it almost as much as they enjoy playing with it! Reasons to love this playdough recipe: it’s inexpensive lasts for months when properly stored you can customize your colors and other options it has great…
Read MoreFood For Thought
Give your kids adventures, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.
Read MoreGluten Free Zucchini Pumpkin Bread
Ingredients 1 Cup Brown Rice Flour 1 Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree 1/2 Cup Packed of Grated Zucchini 1/2 Cup Granulated Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener) 1 Egg 6 TB Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk 1 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger…
Read MoreHow to Design a Perfect Workspace for the New Academic Year
Set Up For Success It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of summer and the start of a new academic year. A tremendous amount of time has been spent among school and government officials regarding safety for the 2020-2021 academic school year. The uncertainty of COVID and determining whether opening schools…
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