My Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe by Kristin Shaeffer 1 c. Butter or margarine, softened 1 c. peanut butter 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda In large bowl of […]
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For the brownies ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cups light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon salt For the cookie dough ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white sugar
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Building self-confidence in your child is essential. Here are some of my ideas: Promote social interactions (in a safe environment). Affirm their ability to do or make stuff (Summertime is a great time to do this!) Let them choose the movie, book, song. (Say “yes” as often as you can so that when you need
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( for: actual quarantine, school closures, weekend social distancing, anytime!) NEW! Online music class for toddlers and preschoolers! Music and Me has created an easy and satisfying way to spice up your life with your busy child at home. CHECK IT OUT! “Music in My Backyard” is an engaging online music course created for 1 1/2
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Dunc and I have gone all over the place with our kids, mostly via camping because it is more affordable. In fact most of them have been to 49 of the 50 states (we still need to visit North Dakota), including many state and national parks. You have GOT to try out the Jr. Ranger
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“Depression is now the single leading cause of disability globally” (World Health Organization). Susan David shares articulate insight in her excellent talk on Emotional Agility. How do we teach our kids that discomfort is okay? They need this resilience to live in a complicated world. Lessons of Resilience from Childhood —Lyle J. Burrup When I was
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