Michelle Patelle

Seven Fast Meals for Kids

Are you a busy mom? Do you not have time to cook a three course meal every night? Well for the nights you're exhausted and need a fast meal, try one of these! They are simple, healthy, easy and convenient meals for kids and they will love them! Macaroni and Cheese with Hotdogs. Macaroni and Cheese is a very simple and easy meal, not to mention it's also a speedy meal, but doesn't always give kids all the nutrients they need... (posted by Michelle 1 year 320 days ago.)

Giving Our Children a Better Emotional Example than We Had

Sometimes life makes me feel crazy, and at those times I have to remind myself that everyone feels this way. It is too easy to get sucked into the emotion of that one moment, forgetting that it will pass and new emotions will come. This absent-mindedness may be what drives the industry of ant-depressants and other psychotropic medications, but the reality is that emotions are unstable. That is... (posted by Michelle 1 year 320 days ago.)

Training Yourself to Handle Crises

No matter how careful we are, there will always be times when our families are hit with a crisis. Whether it is a death in the family or an unexpected cost, these sudden difficulties have the power to crumble our sense of well being if we're not careful. Handling a crisis with grace is something that is both difficult and empowering -- and something I think that everyone should learn to do. We've all heard the old... (posted by Michelle 1 year 339 days ago.)

Save Your Family's Future by Being Eco Friendly

Nowadays, one of the most pressing problems in our world is the environment, and how we are slowly polluting it and causing man-made disasters, health problems, and many other bad effects. It is important for us to be environmentally friendly in our own ways so that we can help lessen the effects of pollutants to our environment. Everything must start with ourselves, and we can make a big impact by doing... (posted by Michelle 1 year 344 days ago.)

Early Morning Hours with a Young Child

Early mornings are tough...at least for us adults. However, the children love the morning time, and show it with enthusiasm. It's as if their biological clock is set to a different time zone the way they naturally wake so early, just as the sun is rising. Sometimes I wish it was that easy for me, but not enough to give up my morning sleep if given the opportunity. But with a little planning you can turn the opposite... (posted by Michelle 1 year 344 days ago.)

Fathers, Spend Quality Time with Your Children

As a father, no matter if you are from a traditional family set-up, a stay-at-home dad, a step dad, or anything else, you need to spend time with your children. This is the best way to keep bonds with your children and it shows them that you love them. Your time is better than any gift you could give them. There are many ways that one can spend time with your children, and here are a few examples. A great... (posted by Michelle 1 year 361 days ago.)