Parenthood certainly has its charms as well as its challenges. To fully share the responsibility and give their kids the proper amount of attention, Hollywood actors, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard told People magazine that they practice tag-team parenting with their daughters, Lincoln and Delta.
What Tag-Team Parenting Is
Tag-team parenting means that one parent steps in and takes over for a while to give the other parent a break. It often happens in homes where both parents work and have alternate schedules. Actress Bell explains that this type of kid swapping is done with the best of intentions. If one parent feels that they are getting too stressed out or becoming reactive to their kids rather than calm and thoughtful, they can tag the other parent in and take a step back.
The Benefits of This Parenting Method
The Frozen actress explains that the tag-team parenting method is great because it keeps parents from being reactive and enables them to continue setting a good example. This example could just be telling the children that you’re feeling overwhelmed, or sad because of a certain reason or no reason at all and that you’ll let the sadness out and then find a way to cheer up a bit later. When reaching the point where one parent is tired of talking to a small child and not getting the right results, it can be stressful, and being able to tag the other parent in can greatly help.
Getting Enough Sleep and Not Being Reactive
Kristen Bell explains that a major motherhood issue she faced was not getting enough sleep. Being tired can affect a person’s level of patience. This translates to the parent’s ability to not be reactive when dealing with their children. She also highlights the importance of conveying to children that they can’t always get what they want and that it’s ok if they choose to cry about it, as it will be better for them in the long run than simply being given whatever they want.
A Quick and Tasty Beet Hummus Recipe That’s Great for Any Occasion
If you’re looking for an appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser regardless of the occasion, then give this delicious beet hummus a try! This recipe takes a classic dish and gives it a fresh color and a bold new flavor profile. The tangy and earthy flavors are elevated by the right blend of spices. The hummus is quick and easy to make with minimal cleanup afterward!
The Needed Ingredients
This amazing beet hummus recipe calls for the following ingredients:
- A fifteen-ounce can of rinsed and drained chickpeas
- Eight ounces of beets that have been peeled, cooked, drained, and chopped
- The juice of one large lemon
- Two cloves of minced garlic
- A quarter of a cup of tahini
- Three-quarters of a teaspoon of ground cumin
- A dash of cayenne pepper
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
Time to Make the Beet Hummus
Prepare a food processor with a metal S blade and fill it with all the ingredients except for the olive oil. Process the contents of the food processor for 30 seconds up to a minute until you get a nearly smooth consistency. While the processor is running, add the olive oil through the feeder tube. Process another 30 seconds until the hummus is fully pureed.
Serve and Enjoy
The beet hummus can be put into a serving bowl, covered, and kept in the fridge until serving time. It’s best to prepare the hummus one day ahead to allow the flavors to fully develop. For serving, garnish the hummus with toasted pine nuts, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped parsley. Serve the hummus next to a platter of freshly cut vegetables or pita chips.
Pita chips can be made by cutting pita bread into triangles, brushing them with some olive oil, and baking them for up to 7 minutes in an oven that’s been preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.