Some people work in hourly blocks; we plan day by day, week by week, and even year by year. However, parenting happens every five minutes. What if we could get some advice in just five minutes that would impact us … Continue reading →
Another hurricane swept past Florida, but not where I (Karen Whiting) live. It ended up at the big bend of the west coast of the state, and was not as powerful as anticipated (thankfully). I live on the east coast … Continue reading →
I love my herbs snuggled in among my garden plants. I really don’t know how best to use them in my cooking but my grandchildren found ways to have fun all afternoon. Not only did they learn the names of … Continue reading →
When Planning your Thanksgiving dinner with kids, it can be fun to think about what Jack Sprat and his wife could eat. The story, “Jack Sprat Learns About Food” helps children to learn about the different categories of food that we should … Continue reading →
Hi! It’s Karen Whiting with some ideas to prepare for a fruitful summer that also balances a few types of rest children really need. Children and adults all need rest. Summertime often includes letting children stay up later, play more … Continue reading →
Children learn by doing! This age-old maxim is certainly true, and the theory works in the kitchen as well as in the classroom. And now with summer vacation from school just around the corner, there will probably be more opportunities … Continue reading →
