Author Archives: Peaceful Parents, Confident Kids
Healthy Date and Pecan Cookies
These Healthy Date and Pecan Cookies are so easy to make that even my two and a half year old could do it! They were a perfect choice for my Tasty Tuesday recipe of the week. I have two very active toddlers … Continue reading
Why I Let my Children Take Risks
Risk taking is a natural part of our everyday lives. Many risks we probably don’t even think of as risky: pouring our tea, driving our car, crossing the road etc. We are so used to these things going right that we no … Continue reading
Ravioli Bake (Aka Cheats Lasagne)
My family loves lasagne. Served with vegies or a salad, it is easily a favourite. My mother’s lasagne is second to none with a creamy béchamel sauce combined with a rich mince mixture, it is easy to get lost in … Continue reading
Taking the Brunt of a Child’s Anger… And Still Finding Connection
When I arrived home from work the other day, I was greeted with the sounds of children in distress and a husband at the end of his tether. It had been a long, sick week for the family and being … Continue reading