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Impostor Pasta & Mock Meatballs
As a family, we give up sugary snacks for Lent, but Sundays are meant to be a mini-Easter, so I told the kids we could make a treat. My oldest son Eamon wasted no time in selecting this funny confection he’s had his eye on in a book I…
Household Chores Teach Independence
Q. When I was growing up, we had a “chore chart” on the wall of our kitchen that listed all the housework each child in the family would do during the week. But my kids have no time for chores because they are completely consumed with their…
How to Raise a Compassionate Child
Nine practical ways to help children grow into considerate, grateful, generous, empathetic, and successful adults.
When Stuff Is For Dinner
My mom can cook. I mean flat-out cook. To me, the real test of gourmand greatness isn’t concocting exotic dishes from strange recipes that call for ingredients you’ve never heard of before, utilizing specialty gadgets that can perform only…
8 keys to keeping kids Catholic
A teacher and catechist shares her hard-earned wisdom
Prayer aware: Five ideas to help your children become more attentive at family prayer time
Many people ask me how I get my children to pay attention during family prayer time. They admit that their own children drift off during family prayers even after a minute or two. They wonder how they can encourage their own children…
Gesundheits kuchen (“good health cake”)
6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled ¼ cup ground almonds ½ teaspoon almond extract 2½ cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Grated rind of 1 lemon…
55 Ways To Save Money
Everyone reading this probably wouldn’t complain about having a little more green stuff. You know, the stuff we wish grew on trees—cold, hard cash. True, money doesn’t buy happiness, but having a steady cash flow and managing it well does…
When Should Teens Begin Dating?
Q. My 13-year-old daughter is begging me to be allowed to date. She claims all the other kids in her eighth grade class are allowed to go out with their boyfriends and girlfriends, and she is the only one who isn’t permitted to socialize…
How to Support Young Adults
Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems. Does it have to be that way? Or is there something we can do? Between 17 and 25, a person is bound to go through at least one life-changing transition, and probably several. We…
