Living with Children: The importance of good parent leadership
My wife and I were enjoying an evening out in one of our favorite restaurants when a family of three — mother, father, girl of perhaps 4 — were shown to a table next to ours. Immediately, the parents began asking the little one where she wanted to sit. They both stood while she went about trying each chair until she finally settled on one. Well, not really, because as soon as everyone sat, she wanted to move, so she and her father exchanged seats. The entire process took several minutes.
What the heck is potassium sorbate? Demystifying common ‘chemical sounding’ food ingredients
For those aspiring to eat mainly “clean ingredients,” a little chemistry knowledge is often useful for deciphering packaged food labels.
Answer Angel: Frugal kitchen updates
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have kitchen envy. Several of my friends have spruced up their kitchens with new cabinets. I priced cabinets at Lowe’s and Home Depot and nearly fainted at the cost. How can I make my old cabinets look better with the biggest bang for the least expense? I absolutely have no do-it-yourself skills.
Roald Dahl’s books have been edited to stop calling people fat so much
New editions of classic 20th century children’s books by British author Roald Dahl — such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda,” “The Witches” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” — have been edited and rewritten to remove language seen as offensive or potentially insensitive to modern-day sensibilities.
Ex-etiquette: What to do when child calls parent’s new partner ‘Mommy’
Q. My daughter and son really like their dad’s girlfriend. She lives with him and has two kids of her own. I am very grateful she is so good to my children. But, here’s the problem. It doesn’t happen all the time, but lately they have been calling her “Mommy” when I pick them up. Like, “Bye, Mommy! See you soon!” It really upsets me. I’m grateful she loves my kids, and I am doing my best to share them with her, but she’s not their mother and I don’t want to share the name. What’s good ex-etiquette?
Make spring cleaning easier this year with these expert tips
Spring cleaning time is almost here. From getting behind heavy bookshelves to crawling under narrow tables, it’s a lot of hard work that can make a big impact on your living space. Here are a number of tips from cleaning experts on how you can make the most of your spring cleaning in 2023.
On Nutrition: A taste of Texas
Our visit to Texas Hill Country has been quite the education. First, Texans have been extremely friendly. And they really have been saying, “How y’all doing?” at almost every encounter.
How much sleep is best for your heart?
Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how many hours of sleep people need for optimal heart health.
Preparing your child — and yourself — for a doctor’s appointment
An ear thermometer sent Rita Ho-Bezzola’s 1-year-old daughter into a crying fit when a nurse tried to take the little girl’s temperature.
