Raise with Care:

A Parenting Blog

As parents, stress takes on a whole new dimension. There is the everyday mental load: packed schedules, playdate planning, laundry cycles, and carpooling. Then, invisible in the background, there is the natural worry of parenting and all the problems we want to solve before they appear. What is a mental load? “I would compare it […]

There’s nothing more personal than how we raise our children. Our values inform an infinite number of daily decisions—such as how to manage screen time—that shape what kind of parents we are. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers baseline recommendations, but ultimately parents need to make their own choices around screen time. Cue the decision […]

Chicken is one of the most popular weeknight dinners for families. But if you’re tired of making the same old chicken recipes, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites to give you some new inspiration. Your family is sure to love our top chicken recipes below – we’ve even included two faux “chicken” recipes […]

Halloween can be stressful for parents trying to encourage their children to eat more nutrient-dense foods and stay away from sweet treats. Parties and trick or treating make for lots of situations where you’ll want to have healthier alternatives.  Of course, the goal is to still have some spooky fun–so consider these ideas we’ve rounded […]

Summer is coming to a swift end (say it isn’t so!) and that means one thing: It’s back to school time! Which also means it’s back to school meal making routines. We know transitions can be tough, especially if it’s your child’s first year in school. We’re here to make it a little easier for […]

Hi Munchkin Blog readers! @lunchesandlittles here! It’s been a few months, but I am back with another recipe to share and I am super excited to be doing so. Last time I shared it was summertime and now here we are with school days now in full swing. Sometimes I seriously cannot believe how fast […]