So why are second languages so important? Because we want not only want the best education for our children, we also live in a diverse world of many, many unique languages. But, what can parents do when only 25% of U.S. elementary schools, public or private, offer any type of foreign language programs? Invest in some… Read More Two New English/French picture books for Kids #ReadYourWorld
by Teresa Farrell, RD, LD Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic Fish! Fish! Fish! Is everyone enjoying the lakes after a long winter? If you are a true Minnesotan, you were putting a line in the water as soon as Fishing Opener was announced! In addition to fishing being an enjoyable pastime, fish are tasty and a lean protein option.… Read More Fabulous Fish Recipes from Essentia Health
I have to admit I feel a little weird using the word “badass.” But as harsh as it sounds, it is so…perfectly descriptive when talking about fierce and strong women. Much better than “hard butt” or “tuff keester,” dontchathink? Warrior women, women who are determined and brave, know that the Badass Path is not an… Read More 7 Badass Books for Warrior Women
By Bonnie Brost, a licensed and registered dietitian at Essentia Health. If you’re looking for a new vegetable, give cabbage’s crazy cousin a try. They may be odd looking, but they are packed full of flavor and nutrition. Here’s a little background on this veg plus some kohlrabi recipes to try. What is Kohlrabi exactly? Consider… Read More Try these kohlrabi recipes (cabbage’s crazy cousin!)
Ever have one of those days weeks months when the Worry List is dominating your every waking moment? YUP…me too 🙁 It’s like my brain is on auto-replay and is determined to keep every worry or embarrassment alive and blooming in my brain. I want to just flip a switch and Shut.It.Off. I know me-and-only-me… Read More Reading While Adulting | Seven Steps to Inner Power
By Bonnie Brost, licensed and registered dietitian at Essentia Health. Nutrition can be confusing and that’s especially true when it comes to fats in our diet. When the nutrition facts label for foods was born in the 1980s, it was believed that explaining that some fats are good and other fats are bad would be… Read More Boosting Healthy Fats | Grilling Salmon 3 Different Ways
Welcome to #DiverseKidLit ! Please join us in sharing your diverse children’s book links and resources, as well as visiting other links to find great suggestions and recommendations. What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote the reading and writing of children’s books that feature diverse characters. This community embraces all kinds of… Read More Happy July! Let’s Share some #DiverseKidLit
Guest Post by Teresa Farrell, Registered and Licensed Dietician at Essentia Health. Summer is a time for lighter foods, including fresh fruits and veggies, whether they be from your garden, the local farmers market or the local grocery store. Berries are one of my favorite summer foods, actually, I enjoy them all year long, but… Read More Berry Infused Summer Appetizers | Balsamic Berry Bruschetta
You may have noticed that, on Franticmommy, I focus on kids’ books A LOT. But I can assure you that is not all that I read. This summer, thanks to my new Pretty Little Garden, I’m committing to reading a book a week and it needs to be something that feeds MY brain. Basically, I’m Reading… Read More Reading While Adulting | Book Recommends that Encourage #MeTime
It’s my hope that the next tidbit of advice and sharing is going to be the piece that inspires you to push away from your keyboard, desk, cubicle, couch or whatever and Get.Outside. You see, last few years have been filled with a ton of personal B.S and Challenges. BUT…I am rising above, re-finding ME… Read More Adult Nature Deficit Disorder…and the Cure #GetOutside
“Meet Taj Carter, the kind of kid who can have the time of his life just about anywhere. That is until his entire summer vacation disappears in the blink of an eye. Imagine going to bed on the first night of summer only to wake up the next morning and find out it’s the first day… Read More Time Tracers-The Stolen Summers #MKBSummerReading
I’ve known my buddy Scott for years. “Forever” as I like to say when I am singing his praises to friends and family. Scott is a great guy. Tough yet kind, smart, ambitious, hardworking and an amazing daddy and husband. As his friend, I (to this day) admire the crap outta him, but I also… Read More Just because someone doesn’t have scars doesn’t mean they’re not injured #PTSD