Universal health care. Health care reform. Socialized health insurance. There are a lot of ideas floating around right now about what's wrong with our health system, and what we need to do to make it work. We probably all know someone that either got hit hard financially because … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
Childhood Obesity, Smoking, and Sexual Activity Linked to Media Exposure
A new study by Yale University School of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and California Pacific Medical Center finds that exposure to media damages children's long-term health. 80% of the studies reviewed link greater exposure to media with negative health effects for … [Read more...]
This Test is Brought to You By McDonalds – Ads On Our Children's Tests?
Here’s where I draw the line! USA Today reports, that a San Diego teacher faced with budget cuts has allowed local businesses to advertise on his tests. Tom Farber gives a lot of tests. He's a calculus teacher, after all. So when administrators at Rancho Bernardo, his suburban … [Read more...]
Iraq Province Bans War Toys for Children: Should the US Follow Suit?
Before we had a preschool/playgroup in our community, we used to take turns gathering in each other's homes for "mommy/daddy and me" socialization gatherings. On one occasion, a mother brought a bag full of toy soldiers to the play date at my house. I was extremely … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers and Caregivers
Every December I am stumped on what to gift my children's teachers with. Last year, with one child in daycare for the first time I was doubly stumped. Knowing just what to buy and how much to spend (or not spend) is always a hot topic among my parent groups. As the Parent … [Read more...]