October 23, 2008
- I Heart Handipoints
Like most parents, I sometimes struggle to get my kids to keep their rooms clean and help around the house. (…)
October 20, 2008
- Crock Pot Beef Stew
Here’s another slow-cooker recipe, this time for a hearty beef stew. This is perfect for a cold evening indoors; just add a DVD and you’re all set! (…)
October 16, 2008
- Having "The Talk"
First, an update:
Thanks to everyone for your supportive comments about last week’s “Mean Girls” post. (…)
October 13, 2008
- Italian Chicken with White Beans
This dish is not only a one-pot meal, but it’s made even easier by the fact that it’s prepared in the crock pot! (…)
October 9, 2008
- Mean Girls
Question: How do you respond when a parent is mean to your kid?
Here’s the scenario: we went to a birthday party for a family friend, who also happens to be Zoe’s piano teacher. (…)
October 6, 2008
- Steak Chili with Beans
Welcome to a month of one-pot suppers at Cooking for Special Needs. This week I thought I’d start with a favorite, stick-to-your-ribs supper. Chili makes for a delicious, hearty meal. (…)
October 2, 2008
- Autism X6
Discovery Health Channel is airing a special this month called Autism X6. (…)
September 29, 2008
- French Toast, and a Month of One-Pot Suppers
This French toast recipe is a great way to use up leftover gluten-free bread. It freezes well too, so it’s wonderful for a warm breakfast when you’re short on time. (…)
September 25, 2008
- Stress-Busting
As parents, we wear many hats. We are parents, teachers, tutors, cooks, chauffeurs, mediators, health-care advocates—the list goes on. (…)
September 22, 2008
- Latin Chicken in a Hurry
We love stewed whole chicken, braised slowly and served with rice. But I don’t always have the time to make it. (…)
September 18, 2008
- Nighttime Rituals
My kids LOVE the hour that precedes their bedtime (though I must admit this wasn’t always the case). Why the enthusiasm? (…)
September 15, 2008
- GFCF Party Mix
Remember eating Chex™ Party Mix as a kid? I do. It was a yummy concoction of cereal, nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips covered with a spicy-sweet topping that was addictive. (…)
September 11, 2008
- The "Write" Way
Helping Zoe improve her fine motor skills is something we’ve worked at for quite some time. (…)
September 8, 2008
- Almond Cookies
Once a year (usually the first week of December) I bake a ton of cookies. I like to have plenty on hand for when company comes, to give as hostess gifts, and to serve as afternoon snacks. (…)
September 1, 2008
- Cookies!
This is the easiest cookie recipe in my arsenal. Five ingredients (one of them is optional) come together with little more than a mixing bowl, a few spoons, and a fork—no stand mixer required! (…)
August 28, 2008
- First Sunrise
A few years ago, I had knee surgery. True to fashion, the hospital asked me to come in early for pre-op procedures. I was asked to arrive at six. (…)
August 25, 2008
- Pasta with Meatballs
I have yet to meet a child that does not love spaghetti and meatballs. Even though our family had to say goodbye to traditional pasta we still get to eat this favorite. (…)
August 21, 2008
- In Case of Emergency
Hurricane season is something that my family faces every year. Around June 1st, I start stocking up on hurricane essentials: water, batteries, candles, etcetera. (…)
August 18, 2008
- Resources for Families with Food Sensitivities
Adopting a gluten-free and casein-free diet presents a challenge to most home cooks. (…)
August 14, 2008
- Planes, Trains, Automobiles…
With the start of the school year just around the corner, I start to organize what has become a fall tradition for our family: the autumn mini-vacation. (…)
