Healthy Expat Parent

Technically, one could say we are advancing as a society. We have gadgets and gizmos galore, and we can read, shop, or chat at any given...

New recipe: An oldie (in our house) but a goodie. Flying Saucers and Asteroids has been popular at our house since the boys were little....

It is interesting to me the effort some go to in order to be insulted. Why are we so quick to take offense? Example 1: I watched a...

New recipe: a breakfast cookie your kids will enjoy as much as 'real' cookies. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/almond-berry-breakfast-coo...

Life with kids is full of ... really, it’s just full. So many details to think about, to worry about, to lose sleep over. Let’s focus...

New recipe: My eldest described this as 'the best cake I've made in a while.' https://www.heprecipe.com/post/rhubarb-ricotta-cake #Recipe

​ I love avocados. I think I could enjoy them every day, and not get bored. Life, it seems, is much like avocados. The avocado...

If you are a working mom, you need to hear this. If you are in a relationship with or married to a working mom, you need to hear this. If...

New recipe: Cake! Berries (or your fave fruit ) + cornmeal = good stuff! https://www.heprecipe.com/post/strawberry-snacking-cake #Recipe

New Recipe: Chicken, potatoes and veggies roasted together in one pan for a super weeknight dinner that you'll have on repeat. ...

Let’s talk about food. More specifically, Let’s talk about teenagers and the abundance of food they are capable of consuming. It’s...

New Recipe: Carrot Almond Coffee Cake. My kids were advocating for the addition of chocolate chips; I thought maybe raisins might be...

Eeny meeny miny moe! One of the things you embrace about being a Foreign Service spouse is that you know you will get to set up house...

Enjoy this bread toasted for breakfast. So tasty! https://www.heprecipe.com/post/honey-walnut-bread #Recipe

I read this a while ago on a site I can’t remember and it really stuck in my mind. Not just rules for us, but also rules for us to help...

We made this chicken last weekend and it was so very tasty. You can double, if you are feeding a crowd. I haven't yet tried it, but I...

Are we taking this ‘being mindful’ business too far? Let’s be completely honest: is it really that important to ‘tune in and connect’? ...

New post: A perfect combination of chickpeas, chicken and warm flavors. I know it sounds a little boring, but seriously, this is such a...

My dearest boys, So excited! School is starting today! Summer was so fun, but … let’s be honest: it’ll be great to see your friends,...

In honor of National S'mores Day (10 August), I give you S'more Chocolate Chip cookies! Enjoy! https://www.heprecipe.com/post/s-mores-cho...