Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

If your parenting journey looks anything like mine, nutrition has become less of a priority the older your kids have gotten. I started off pretty strong - plenty of fruits and veggies, limited sugar, ...

People disagree about a lot of things these days, but here's something I think we can all agree on: School lunch times are ridiculous. Some kids eat at 10:15. Others don't get lunch until nearly 1:00....

Our family has always been intentionally under-scheduled. When our kids were little we didn't want to keep them busy with classes and practices and other events - however fun or wonderful - because we...

In some parts of the country summer break is nearly over. Here in the Pacific Northwest we've barely reached the halfway point. Many parents dread the refrain of "I'm bored!" coming from their kids, b...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Boredom is not bad. It's often a catalyst for creativity; when my kids say they're bored I usually respond with something like, "I'm sure your brain will he...

Are you starting to dream of the warmer months like we are? Thinking of taking your family camping for the first time? Or maybe you're seasoned campers but you always seem to forget one or two essenti...

A year ago I re-entered the traditional workforce. 5 days, 40 hours, in an actual office outside of the home. And many of my coworkers are child-free. This is a new experience for me because over the ...

Dinner is a major task for families. It happens every day and takes a lot of time between planning, shopping, and preparing. While I love cooking and can meal prep like a boss, lately I've been lookin...

My eight-year-old made a poor choice, so she got a consequence. She was upset about it. There was begging and pleading involved. But I held firm, because I know that's what works. But then I made a mi...

It's burger season, and nothing satisfies like an all-beef patty. But even though burgers are sure to please, they're not one-size-fits-all. Take my house, for example: One of my kids doesn't like mel...