1. It's a Jungle Out There!: 52 Nature Adventures for City Kids We all know children need to experience nature, but this can be a challenge if you live in the concrete jungle of a city. Author Jennifer Ward has found 52 "nature adventures" for urban dwellers. Just because you … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Summer Power Dinner: Garden Quinoa Salad
Quinoa has kind of become the new hip health food. Of course, the grain has been around forever, with the Incas even considering the food sacred. Now it's become sacred to a whole other group: those with a gluten allergy, like myself. Health food junkies love it because … [Read more...]
Is it Illegal to Feed Kids From the School Garden?
If you have ever tried to change a school menu, you know how challenging it can be to get the kitchen staff to alter the carefully prepared menu fearing dietary regulations. As school gardens become more and more prevalent, the questions arises what to do with all of that … [Read more...]
Hank D and the Bee: Help a bee
In lieu of carrying a giant cartoon bee from place to place, you can also help bees by participating in this year's Bee-a-thon. For more on the 2011 Bee-a-thon check out this article on NaturalPapa. And for info on what you can do about Colony Collapse Disorder, read "Silence … [Read more...]
Philippine Hammock Ambulance Increases Maternal Health while Maintaining Traditional, Natural Birthing Practices
Typically, I advocate for home birth, but in some areas of the world, a birthing center is a much safer option for baby and mom. In the remote Ifugao province of the Philippines, the traditional ayod hammock form of transportation for the sick is being used to transport mothers … [Read more...]