I have been tinkering with brownie recipes ever since I found out I was sensitive to gluten. This one is by far the best!
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
5 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 t. sea salt
2 eggs
1/2 c. almond flour
1/4 c. coconut flour
optional chocolate chips (we added) and/or nuts
Mix all in a bowl, spread into an 8x8 pan, put in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cool, cut and serve!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Paradigm Shift
My husband and I have always used what is termed, "positive discipline", in modern parenting books. Having said that, let me also say that we are not perfect and have resorted to other (er, negative) methods when we were at the end of our rope. Generally though, we have tried anything but the infliction of pain. We believe that it sets a poor example and we feel it was used on us (as children) out of frustration, not thoughtful redirection.
However, our oldest son has been saying, "no more punishments!" (such as getting his Legos taken away or time to himself in his room) for awhile now. And, we had been reluctant (but still open) to try it. We want to teach our children to recognize, express and manage their feelings on their own. We believe this skill will enable them to handle whatever life throws at them as they become more independent.
Then, in church on Sunday, inspiration struck (it happens!) and my husband and I discussed "no more punishments!" when we got home and implemented it that day. Since then, my children aren't fighting back. They are doing things when asked and without being asked. They are being more thoughtful. We say that it is "OK to be angry; but, it is not OK to be mean". They aren't being AS mean. I don't know where this will go or how long it will last; but, I like this new direction. We are open. The most amazing things come from our children.
However, our oldest son has been saying, "no more punishments!" (such as getting his Legos taken away or time to himself in his room) for awhile now. And, we had been reluctant (but still open) to try it. We want to teach our children to recognize, express and manage their feelings on their own. We believe this skill will enable them to handle whatever life throws at them as they become more independent.
Then, in church on Sunday, inspiration struck (it happens!) and my husband and I discussed "no more punishments!" when we got home and implemented it that day. Since then, my children aren't fighting back. They are doing things when asked and without being asked. They are being more thoughtful. We say that it is "OK to be angry; but, it is not OK to be mean". They aren't being AS mean. I don't know where this will go or how long it will last; but, I like this new direction. We are open. The most amazing things come from our children.
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