I am not exaggerating when I say that I am a terrible cook and the only part of meal preparation that I enjoy is when I get to eat. Fortunately for me and my children, not only does my husband excel at it, he enjoys it and so much so that he has a food blog. But even then, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
To Ultrasound or Not to Ultrasound: Reasons Vs. Risks
One of my good friends is pregnant. She is at that stage early in the second trimester when the first ultrasound is usually recommended. She is choosing a home birth, but comes from a medical family who would like her to have an ultrasound. She has medical insurance, but it … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Reduce, ReUse, Recap
Hank D and the Bee are busy this week plotting against their neighbor (stay tuned). Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons. … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly Breakfasts
Healthy Breakfast = protein + fruits or vegetables + whole grains + calcium • Peanut butter and fruit spread on whole wheat toast, ½ an orange and a glass of milk • Peanut butter spread on apple slices and a bowl of whole grain cereal with milk • Toasted whole wheat … [Read more...]
Ohio Doctor Prescribes Outside Time for Children
The Leave No Child Inside movement spurred by Richard Louv's book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder has gotten a lot of attention from politicians, educators, and parents. As Derek wrote last year, "human beings need, on a basic, primal … [Read more...]