‘We learn about our families from the stories that we tell, and our brains are wired to understand each other through stories.’ Plus questions to inspire story sharing
Holidays or Hellidays? Tips for Better Conversations at Home
How can we increase the likelihood of love and connection, and lessen the likelihood of the old dance of conflict? Bob Stains offers some advice.
My Story of Stuffing
“Making chestnut stuffing has become a beloved tradition; something my family looks forward to and marks its years by. And it invites me to be grateful.”
In Defense of Canned Stew
Sometimes the quickest meals leave time for what’s even more important: connection. Bob Stains on dinners with his father.
Cooking with Kids: Monkey Bread
Get the recipe and watch 10-year-old Christy bake up some monkey bread!
Lovin’ Spoonful
“If he couldn’t make those other milestones, I could nourish him with food, patience and an envelope of calm at every meal,” writes guest blogger Cynthia in this beautiful piece about her son Graham, born with severe cerebral palsy.
Cooking with Kids: Offal Onions
Never heard of offal onions? You’re not alone…learn what they are, and how to make them.
Judge for Yourself
A judge is supposed to be impartial. But when big donors have a vested interest in how a judge rules, can they really play it down the middle?