Don’t give up on family dinners. So important to connect with them. I can imagine it’s very hard as a single parent but very worth the effort.
@noelleg3890
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I know different families have different needs, but im a teenager and something i really value/ valued eating dinner with my family before the pandemic, and during! Its a nice time to connect with my family and discuss plans and our calendar. I find it "anchored" my evening and helped me personally plan my days. If you can make it work i would highly reccomend!
@christinat2175
3 жыл бұрын
Love the beginning of the series, Joanna!
@suzettesmith2075
3 жыл бұрын
Sit down dinners are very important. I was on my own for days at a time when my kids were young, I still did it with them and it did help me with them and building those relationships
@mochitwa
3 жыл бұрын
Survival mode... slowly add back in healthy habits and family meals, you got this!
@natalierepchull9695
3 жыл бұрын
I completely understand the kids needing space from each other - sometimes I will have lunch with one, while the other is on video chat with friends. Sometimes the kids have dinner together and my husband and I eat at the other table. There’s a lot of together time right now and very little interaction with people outside the family unit. I also have one kid who eats dinners and one who is a grazer. Pick your battles!
@wilma9475
3 жыл бұрын
I think that as mothers (parents, maybe), we need to give ourselves grace as we go through big things. Maybe things aren't exactly where you'd like them to be meal wise, but you know your kids, you know YOUR needs, and you need to give all of your family members what you all need (which is often quite different) without beating yourself up over it. One step at a time. That said, the summer is a great time to try to implement some things you feel are important for your family. I do get the sense that, for you, a family meal time is something you would like to implement. Maybe you could put that into place over the holidays. Maybe it's only during the week, or on certain days, or for certain meals. Maybe it's outside. Maybe now is not the time. Just remember, you are enough. What you can do, right now, is enough. Virtual hugs.
@kellyhawkins2279
3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this series. My 4 year old little girl is constantly asking for snacks straight after school so I will definitely give the fruit on hand ago as she loves fruit. Have you tried suggesting to the children 1 family meal at the table once a week and have a buffet style meal with each child helping/making a dish for the meal? That way everyone can be involved in the family meal.
@Kindercrafty
3 жыл бұрын
There are so many long term benefits to having a family dinner time. If you can’t manage a big meal every night set aside a few nights a week that everyone knows will be time to gather around the table.
@lindacox9477
3 жыл бұрын
I understand the break occasionally from the family dinner , but I think they are a vital part of family structure.
@kaseyrhoades2334
3 жыл бұрын
dont we all (kids included) just feel overall better and happier when we are eating nutritious balanced foods? nothing wrong with sugary cereal! especially when you balance it out later in the day or even on a separate day :) also remember just because youre outnumbered doesnt mean you have to let the kids run the home & routines and dictate how everything goes :) stay strong mom!
@maegene2378
3 жыл бұрын
I totally feel you on "family dinner" ... it is SO hard when people pedastlize ONE aspect of family life and when you simply can't make it happen it is easy to feel like you're falling short.. I solo parent during the week (Trucker wife) and have our entire family life.. now it's generally only 5-6 days a week, but it used to be 8 weeks at a time.. and having 3 kids in 4 years it was a LOT to make "family dinner" happen.. but we have found OTHER ways to connect as a family (dinner isn't the only way)... in the evenings I read to my kids.. NOT a long time.. and a book they'll all enjoy AND I enjoy (my kids are 8, 11, 12 now and still want to be read to because it's our family time).. some nights ita only one chapter and fifteen minutes... but the connections with my kids with me AND each other naturally started to grow from there.. conversations about their day and life came from there.. now it's a time we all enjoy and even if I am bagged at the end of the day, I can do 15 minutes... and as I write this, one child is out playing with friends (during our dinner), one is eating in the playroom and one is watching a movie while eating..dinner is hectic for me when I get home after a long day.. I have to use all my reserves to MAKE dinner.. I don't have it in me to referee.. but once I've eaten I feel a LOT more capable because my body is fueled.. so don't worry about family dinner if you can't do that right now.. give yourself grace and know there are other ways to make family time and connection.. it doesn't have to look like a hallmark movie to be real.. we're all doing the best we can and as long as our kids know we love them unconditionally.. thats worth more than any dinner seated at a table where mom is fried and kids are bickering 🤷🏼♀️
@atdepaulis
3 жыл бұрын
I think the thing that is super important is ONE meal a day as a family.. so if it’s breakfast then fine … a picnic once a week at the park for dinner or lunch etc… make it work based on how you can. Have the kids each help with something… kid 1 sets the table kid 2 fills the water glasses, kid 3 helps cook, kid 4 sweeps after dinner and all kids put their own stuff in the sink after dinner.. something like that and swap it around different nights or weeks keeps them all involved imo
@lizpearson343
3 жыл бұрын
Balance is key. What about one week the heathy muffins, then the following week a more sugary type? How about the sugary cereal - with a side of strawberries or blueberries? You are doing great and so are they. I give in to chips, ice cream and Gatorade…just not every week. Again - balance. Good job Mom!
@nevertoolate8589
3 жыл бұрын
Agree with that. Chips aren’t even every week. The only thing I never have in the house - never had - are sweet or sugary drinks. Because we never kept them, they don’t like them that much. Win-win!
@lorrainecowles9640
3 жыл бұрын
You are doing a great job. One step at a time. It will come together! I think maybe they kids would like to have a sit down dinner.? Mmm that’s interesting about room dinners! You do you and find your way!!
@ghanishthagarothkar941
3 жыл бұрын
You do so much work....sending you lots of love and high spirits to stay strong...love watching your videos ❤️
@alexisnile2656
3 жыл бұрын
aww Ratties make the greatest pets :) such smart creatures. My daughter enjoyed making them obstival courses. Enjoy.
@craftpea
3 жыл бұрын
Going through the same thing with my young family. It's hard to turn the tide back to where you want to be. Baby steps. The recipes look great, thanks for those. Good luck.
@jesslynnn3874
3 жыл бұрын
Wow your videos usually show up on my feed but I missed this one somehow!
@cathyballares9209
3 жыл бұрын
I love sparkling water as well...! you could invest in a soda stream...I also buy the pc sparkling water, it is so good and way less pricey than perrier! Also, Janes chicken strips are awesome and always go on sale! ....don't think pinty is any more healthier
@anoukholderbeke2717
3 жыл бұрын
Give yourself some grace, you all had a difficult year. It’s good to be aware and trying to incorporate better options. Why not allow the cereal every other day and provide a healthier option on the other days or give them the cereal and also some fruit. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. My son is picky so in the winter we drink a lot of soups, but it’s too hot now so I make vegetable juices instead.
@mnto37
3 жыл бұрын
We are in the exact same boat. Kids just want to graze, no family dinners, kids eating in their rooms because of remote learning etc. I'm going to try and revamp our eating habits slowly.
@bethbracewell5524
3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video, all the food looks lovely and the ideas sound great. Have you considered getting a soda stream for sparkling water, I think you can get them in Canada, they’re cheap and there’s way less waste? Xx
@raykelly4593
3 жыл бұрын
Pack a lunch for home. Works great. Pack kids lunch night before.
@eileencoss4464
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you 🪴
@jpdza2881
3 жыл бұрын
I needed this .
@fouziafromgermany8389
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Joanna, Can you please please make an update about your Sibo? Are you cured from it? I am struggling with Sibo myself currently and I hope you can give some tips. Thank you in advance! Love from Germany 🇩🇪
@zoeprovost-neumann6767
3 жыл бұрын
Rats make such great pets! That’s so exciting! Would love a video about them :)
@sarah2362
3 жыл бұрын
How long will that produce haul last for your family?
@deancamba2820
3 жыл бұрын
Hi please help. I watched your video about getting your whole thyroid removed. My wife had hers off too. What meds do you take and how much dose per day? Please help
@NestingStory
3 жыл бұрын
So sorry your wife is going through this, it's a lot to deal with. My medication is prescribed by my Dr. and the dosage is specific to me. It's best to review her treatment options with her Dr. to know how to best manage her health. Hope she's doing ok!
@ranakolankiewicz7134
3 жыл бұрын
Did you have any relapse with your diverticulitis?
@PinkJG619
3 жыл бұрын
I had pet rats and the dog was totally fascinated, one day she came In my room and I had them out and she chewed on one for a moment. It was sad.
@nevertoolate8589
3 жыл бұрын
I like your channel so this is just some constructive criticism. I personally insist on family dinners. Always have. I’m a few years down the line from you, mine are teens now. Single parent for over 10 years. As children grow up, they spend less and less time with you. No more building lego, playing dolls or going to the playground with them. Once they are teens, the family dinner is the only quality time and chat time you get with them. Give up on dinners and your family risks being totally disconnected as they spend increasing amount of time in their bedrooms. They might not want family dinner because they are grazing. It’s a vicious circle, snacking kills their apetite. If they have lunch and then absolutely nothing, they might be hungrier for dinner. This is just my opinion but snacking/grazing is not a good eating habit and many people carry too much weight as adults because they are constantly snacking or drinking sweet coffees etc. Not good for blood sugar levels either, or concentration as the body is always digesting something. Start by cutting down on the “second breakfast”. Are they just bored? I am a big advocate for 3 meals and a small sncack either late morning or after school but not both (like those muffins you did). I would get that routine back on track, rather than the breakfast cereal (which you can slowly swap to a healthier option later on). I also don’t allow eating in bedrooms. In addition to me not wanting to find crumbs or greasy prints everywhere, I feel eating in bedrooms/playrooms encourages mindless eating. Playroom is for play. Bedroom is for sleep or homework or relaxation. Eating happens at the dining table or at the breakfast bar. If they eat at random times, at some point soon they will be helping themselves to snack or making their own dinner. While I think some independance is good, keeping a common family dinner ensures you get some veg in them for example. Kids or teens don’t always make the right choices for themselves. I don’t make different meals. My house is not a restaurant. I do work around people’s preference such as meat/no meat (for example spag bol, would cook the meat separately) but that is it. When they were little, if they didn’t like it/want it, there was no filling up on snack etc. But you know what? They ate whatever was put in front of them. Giving them options makes them fussy. They are now teens who eat most things and eat salad/veg. When I see how picky some of their friends are, I am shocked. Obviously you do you. But be very careful with eating routines and habits. Once they have set in, they are hard to change and are they the habits you want for them as teens or adults? Liked your house tour vid. You mentioned trying blended families and deciding against it. Kudos to you. So many people try and fail at that, so many challenges involved. Glad to see you focused on you and your kids.
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