Raphael Stevens

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    Positive parent-child reminiscing about past experience helps early childhood emotional development, but maltreated children experience less of it

    Is maltreatment by parents associated with less quantity and quality of parent-child reminiscing on the child’ past, and, if so, is this a mechanism by which maltreatment leads to poorer early childhood emotional development? Researchers who asked this question in a recent study found a pathway between maltreatment and emotional development. Specifically: Maltreatment predicts less […] More

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    Lentil Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie Hearty, filling, and 100% vegan

    By: Fresh n’ Lean Classic comfort food with a healthy vegan twist. Packed with flavorful lentil mushroom filling hidden under a layer of creamy pureed potatoes. Rich, cozy, and satisfying, perfect for those chilly evenings. Total time: 50 minutes Ingredients:  (serves 4) Lentil mushroom layer: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, […] More

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    Stimulating-responsive mothering in first three years is vital for child cognitive development

    Our recent study of more than 1,300 families in the United States makes a compelling cognitive development case for investments to help mothers and other caregivers provide stimulating and responsive care of infants and toddlers. We found that mothers’ stimulating and responsive care of children in the first three years predicts improved cognitive development – […] More

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    Raw Vegan Brownie Truffles

    By Fresh n’ Lean Rich, gooey, decadent, and totally guilt-free dessert—It won’t get any better than this! These healthy brownie truffles are not only raw, vegan, grain free, gluten free and ready in 15 minutes, but they are actually really nutritious and good for your body! Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients: (makes 9 truffles) 1 cup […] More

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    Football Whoopie Pie

    Ingredients:1 chocolate cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup of water 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 2 sticks of butter, softened 3-4 cups of powdered sugar Instructions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and oil.  Whip together for 2-3 minutes. On a parchment paper, scoop out batter into round mounds […] More

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    Funnel Cake

    INGREDIENTS Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup water (approx.) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Powdered sugar and other toppings INSTRUCTIONS Fill an 8-inch skillet halfway with oil, then turn it to medium heat until it reaches about 360 degrees. Add pancake mix to a bowl and whisk in […] More

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    Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich

    Ingredients:  1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup mini chocolate chips quart of vanilla ice cream Instructions: For the cookie dough, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter […] More