Tag: family meals
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An Open Letter to the Observer Who Critiqued My Parenting at Brunch
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Observant Stranger, You likely don’t remember my family or me, but your judgment was immediate and clear. “We would never let our kids be glued to screens during family meals,” you said to your partner, glancing our way. In that moment, it became apparent that you would never allow your future…
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Please Hold Your Advice on Feeding Kids Unless You’ve Dealt with a Picky Eater
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I come across discussions surrounding children and their eating habits—especially those that delve into the realm of picky eaters—I’m often met with a barrage of comments asserting, “In our household, kids eat what’s served, or they don’t eat at all.” This approach, often summarized as the “eat it or starve” philosophy,…
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30-Minute Meals: The Myth Unveiled
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, I’d spend hours in the kitchen with my grandmother, whipping up large batches of potato salad every holiday season. For reasons I still don’t understand, potato salad was a must-have on our Christmas table. My job was to meticulously dice celery, an endeavor that left my hands with…
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Getting Your Child to Eat Their Veggies: Creative Strategies
Get Pregnant Fast If your little ones happily munch on their greens, consider yourself lucky. But let’s face it, most of us aren’t blessed with kids who love vegetables as much as some celebrities. For many families, there might be just a handful of “acceptable” veggies that don’t end up as projectiles during dinner. Even…
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Revamped Weeknight Delight: Turkey Meatloaf
Get Pregnant Fast Is it just me, or does meatloaf seem to carry an undeserved stigma? While it may not be the most glamorous dish on the dinner table, it sure has a certain charm that deserves a second glance. Let’s be real: meatloaf often gets the Rodney Dangerfield treatment of “I don’t get no…
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For the Love of Bacon: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Believe it or not, I spent the first 33 years of my life without ever tasting bacon. As I reflect on it now, it feels almost criminal—truly absurd! In my family, bacon was simply never part of our meals. It wasn’t due to religious beliefs or dietary restrictions; it was just one…
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Parents, It’s Time to Stop Bribing Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
Get Pregnant Fast Getting children to consume their greens can be one of the most daunting tasks for parents. But would you ever consider incentivizing them with cash to munch on those carrots? Surprisingly, research suggests that this approach may actually yield results. A study conducted at Utah State University revealed that children were more…
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Introducing Cervical Insemination Nation
Get Pregnant Fast Cervical Insemination embraces the realities of motherhood, balancing humor with the genuine challenges that come with parenting. One of those stark challenges is the struggle to provide for your children. It’s a heavy burden that can’t be brushed aside or laughed away. You might recall a food drive that started from heartfelt…
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Reviving the Quiche: A Leek, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Delight
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, quiche was a staple in my family’s dinner rotation. However, over the years, it seems to have lost its appeal, perhaps due to its peak popularity in the ’80s. You know how trends go—what’s in vogue must eventually fade away. Plus, there’s this lingering notion that quiches are heavy and…
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The Impact of Cooking Shows on Your Waistline
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study published in the journal Appetite shed light on a surprising correlation between cooking shows and body weight. Researchers surveyed 501 women aged 21-35, identified as the primary “nutritional gatekeepers” for their families, to understand where they sourced their meal ideas. The findings revealed that women who relied on cooking…