Why Connection Over Correction: The Key to Better Parenting

Every parent struggles with mistakes during child-rearing but what matters most is being present with children. Your child requires someone who demonstrates appearance rather than faultlessness because visible presence combined with continuous attempts along with choosing love as greater than fear. Look at a challenging situation when your child explodes in emotion or begins acting aggressively. Breathe. Lean in. Choose a connection.

Non-Toxic Cookware: What’s Actually Safe for Your Kitchen

Most “PFOA-free” cookware claims are just marketing—everything is technically PFOA-free now. The real issue is PFAS chemicals (a.k.a. “forever chemicals”), which can leach into food and stick around in your body.

So what’s worth cooking with? Here’s the breakdown from Expert Pick’s review:

Caraway → Stylish ceramic-coated nonstick. Easy to clean, but the coating needs gentle care.

GreenPan → Tougher ceramic nonstick (their GP5 line is the best bet). Handles high heat and induction.

Xtrema → 100% ceramic, no metal, no coating—basically zero chemical risk. Heavy, slower to heat, but the safest pick.

Alva → Premium European design in both stainless and ceramic. Long warranties, built to last.

Our Place → Trendy, multi-use pans with PFAS-free ceramic. Beautiful design, but the coatings still wear. Their Always Pan Pro (titanium-clad stainless) is nearly indestructible.

Made In → Chef-grade stainless, carbon steel, and a new ceramic line. Pricey, but serious performance.

Bottom line:

Want the safest? Go Xtrema.

Want easy nonstick? Caraway or GreenPan.

Want pro-grade durability? Made In or Alva.

Want something versatile and design-driven? Our Place.

Cooking isn’t just about taste—it’s about what you’re cooking with.