Children are fascinated by animals. Perhaps they feel a closer connection to our furry friends than adults, or perhaps their fascination stems from their cravings to learn about the world around them. Playing with toy animals opens up possibilities for dramatic play beyond dolls … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2008
Center for Science in the Public Interest wants the FDA to Ban Artificial Food Coloring–
Today's Washington Post shared a story about the Center for Science in the Public Interest calling on the FDA to ban artificial food coloring because of a link to behavior problems and hyperactivity in children. Anyone who has seen children after consuming cookies piled high … [Read more...]
7 Things To Do With Kids This Summer That You Usually Do Indoors Or How to Combat Vitamin D Deficiency
A new report,Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk, just came out today with surprising, perhaps shocking news. At least 40 percent of American infants and toddlers aren't getting enough vitamin D, according to researchers from Children's Hospital in … [Read more...]
Psling Love and Am I Green Enough?
When I first spotted the Psling on Keri Russell in Celebrity Baby Blog; I thought to myself, $350 for a piece of fabric and rings; people are crazee (whirling my fingers around my ears) . However, I had to admit it was beautiful. So beautiful that I couldn't stop thinking about … [Read more...]
Cell Phones and Cancer-
I've been following the stories about cell phones and cancer closely. It's not that I use mine very often (in fact, I can rarely find it), and coverage is spotty in rural Vermont. No, I am thinking about all of my students who probably started using cell phones in the seventh … [Read more...]