to consume anything nutritious. If you’re finding it more difficult than usual to convince your child to eat their greens, here are some tips to keep in mind! 1. Let Them Help. If your child has grown out of the toddler stage and is still resistant to eating their vegetables, child psychologists say you should have them help with the cooking process. The excitement and anticipation that comes with getting to prepare the vegetables can encourage kids to try a couple bites during dinnertime. 2. Cheese It Up! Cheese can undoubtedly make veggies more appealing for your little ones. When making their favorite mac ‘n’ cheese dish, consider adding broccoli and peas to the sauce. The cheese will mask most of the veggie flavor, and your kids won’t care as much! Another option for really picky eaters is to purée vegetables, like sweet potatoes, into the cheese sauce. The bright orange color will mask the inclusion, ensuring your little one gets a good share of fiber-rich nutrients while being none the wiser. 3. Get ‘Beefy’ With Your Veggies. If your kids are fans of meat-based pasta sauces, meatballs, or sloppy Joes, you can substitute some of the ground beef with finely chopped mushrooms. Since the meaty texture of the tasty fungi is similar to ground beef, it’ll be hard for kids to notice the difference. Riced cauliflower can also be mistaken for tender ground beef when cooked in darker sauces and gravies. While it can be frustrating to negotiate with a picky eater, especially during the holidays, don’t lose hope. Try out these three tasty tips and observe Good Nutrition Month with a little more ease.
GET READY FOR GOOD NUTRITION IN NOVEMBER!
3 Tips to Get Your Picky Eaters to Eat the Veggies Their Bodies Need
It might seem strange that November — when millions of Americans gather around the dinner table to show gratitude through lavish Thanksgiving feasts — has recently been dubbed Good Nutrition Month. But it’s true; now is the time to pay extra attention to the nutrients your body needs to maintain its healthy state through the new year. While mindful eating is a habit families know they should practice year-round, once the holiday season kicks into full gear, it becomes much easier to overlook. With colder weather keeping you inside, the cravings for heartier meals and delicious baked goods leave parents struggling to encourage their picky eaters
Protect Your Finances in Divorce With These 3 Steps
It’s no secret that divorce can cause major financial problems. However, you can mitigate many of these problems by taking certain steps in the early days of your divorce. Here’s what you need to know. It’s all about record-keeping. The very first thing you should do if you’ve been served with divorce papers is to get all your records in order. We’ve said this before, and we'll say it again. This is absolutely one of the most important things you can do. And do it fast, before your spouse attempts anything which might make these records difficult to access. If you know you’ll be filing for divorce, take this step before you serve anyone papers. Dividing assets and liabilities is one of the biggest tasks of any divorce action. Without a clear picture of your marital property, you might end up walking away with far less than you’re entitled to. You may also lose the ability to make realistic settlement offers, which can save a lot of time and money while the divorce is in progress. Handle joint accounts correctly. As we discussed last month, close joint credit accounts right away. Ideally, you and your lawyer will prompt the court to issue an emergency order which specifies when and how the money may be used. Sometimes, judges will prevent both parties from using the account. It may be a good idea to withdraw half the funds prior to filing, then allow your spouse to withdraw half the funds after, and to shut down the account.
If you withdraw more than half and spend that money on anything other than household expenses, the court
may adjust your divorce settlement accordingly, giving your spouse a greater share of other assets to compensate. And stay out of your spouse’s accounts, even if you still know the passwords.
Consider a new retirement strategy. Divorce decimates retirement accounts. You may need to save more aggressively over the coming years if you want to stay on track. If your spouse was the one filling the retirement account through his or her job, make sure your divorce decree addresses it and that you get the proper qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) that will allow your spouse’s plan to disburse funds according to the laws and regulations governing the plan.
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