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Are you tired of cooking the same thing every night for your picky family? Check out this list of quick and easy dinner casseroles! They are all fun to make with just a few ingredients, budget friendly, simple to prepare, kid approved, and great leftover! On this list of easy dinners, you'll find everything from chicken and ground beef to comforting pastas and cheesy rice. A lot of these yummy recipes are dump and bake meals that only require a little bit of mixing while the oven does the hard work for you!

Hey y’all, Welcome to Week 8 of our Nurturing Families journey. 🌼 This week, we’re diving into something that can completely change how we see our children — and ourselves — as we grow together: understanding the brain. If I could go back in time and tell my 19-year-old self one thing as I was raising my now-adult children, it would be this: “Their behavior isn’t bad — their brain is still learning.” I wish I had known then what I know now about brain development and behavioral science. It would have changed so much about how I parented — how I responded to meltdowns, how I set boundaries, and even how I forgave myself when I didn’t get it right. Back then, I didn’t know that little brains literally can’t self-regulate yet — or that teens are wired for risk and independence, not because they’re defiant, but because their brains are under construction. I didn’t know that the part of the brain responsible for logic and impulse control doesn’t fully develop until our mid-twenties. And y’all, I surely didn’t know that my own brain, shaped by trauma and survival, was learning and healing right alongside my children. Now, with my youngest, Arianna, I get to use all of these new tools — tools I wish I’d had 20 years ago. I find myself breathing differently, listening differently, and seeing her through a softer, more curious lens. And here’s the beautiful part — I still use these same tools with my adult children. It’s never too late to parent differently, to reconnect, or to model growth. This week is about giving you that same gift — the understanding that: - Behavior is communication. - The brain grows through relationships, not reactions. - And patience is a science-backed form of love. When we understand what’s happening inside our children’s minds, we stop taking everything so personally and start seeing every meltdown, mood swing, and mistake as an opportunity to teach, connect, and grow together. So whether your child is a toddler learning “no,” a tween testing limits, or a teen craving independence — remember, they’re not giving you a hard time; they’re having a hard time.

Hey y’all, and welcome to Week 7 of our Nurturing Families journey. 🌼 This week is all about something that many of us lose somewhere along the way — our self-worth. Parenting can make us forget who we are outside of our responsibilities. Add trauma, abuse, or years of survival mode, and it can feel like we don’t even recognize the person in the mirror anymore. But I want to tell you something from my own heart — you can find yourself again. Years ago, I had to climb my way out of a life I didn’t think I’d survive. My oldest child and I escaped an abusive marriage by climbing out the back window of our home. I remember holding my child in my arms that night, terrified but determined, whispering that somehow, we’d make it. In the months that followed, I realized how much of myself I had lost — not just my confidence, but my sense of worth as a mother and a woman. I was afraid to go out in public, afraid to go anywhere alone, and too scared to even walk into a school to try to make a better life for us. What changed everything for me was a simple class at the Women’s Resource Center. That class taught me that my story wasn’t over — that I was worth saving, and even more importantly, that I was capable of saving myself. From there, I started rebuilding piece by piece. I went to college. Then I went again. Eventually, I earned three degrees while working full-time and raising my children. Every day, I reminded myself: “I am not broken. I am becoming.” That journey is why I’m here with you today — to remind you that no matter where you’ve been, you are still powerful, still worthy, and still capable of rewriting your story. This life changing class I took was the number one reason that I offered to become the volunteer class coordinator at Mothers Helping Mothers. This week, we’ll talk about: - The difference between self-worth and self-esteem (and why both matter). - How to praise yourself and your children without shame. - How to make choices that build confidence, not guilt. - And how to help your kids claim their own sense of power in safe, loving ways.

Hey y’all, We’re officially HALFWAY THERE! 🙌 ( Comment The Word "YES" in the comments in the App to show that you are still Here With US) This is Week 6 of our Nurturing Families Online Course — and we’re about to go deep. Each week matters, and every session builds on the last. If you’ve missed 4 or more live sessions, please know that attendance is required for the rest of the program to stay on track and qualify for your VIP Toy Drive Ticket. 💛 Single Parents: Mondays 8:00–9:00 PM💛 Couples Track: Thursdays 8:00–9:00 PM 📱 Set a reminder in your phone right now — we’re in this together! You’ve got 6 more weeks of learning, growing, and connecting ahead, and we can’t wait to see how your family blossoms through it all. 📝 Home Practice Assignments Due Now! All Weeks 1–6 Home Practice Assignments are due this week for both tracks.Make sure to upload or mark your assignments as complete in your portal to stay on track. These reflections are where the real growth happens — when you take what you’ve learned and bring it into your home, your relationships, and your parenting. 💛 How to Use This Course & Earn Your VIP Toy Drive Ticket - REMINDER Hey y’all! 🌼 We’re so glad you’re here. This course was designed to help you grow as a parent, reconnect with your family, and build a stronger, more nurturing home — one week at a time. Whether you’re joining us from your couch, your car, or your kitchen table, you’re part of a community that believes in hope, healing, and heart-led parenting. 🎁 How to Qualify for the VIP Toy Drive Ticket Every year, we love giving back to the parents who show up and do the work — not just for their kids, but for themselves. To qualify for your VIP Toy Drive Ticket, here’s what you need to do: ✅ Complete All Course Modules: Each week includes videos, readings, and activities designed to help you grow as a parent. Make sure you go through each lesson in order. 💻 Watch the Videos: These bring each week’s lesson to life — full of real talk, encouragement, and examples you’ll relate to.