Anyone that grew up with a dog or cat (or both) knows the psychological benefit of having a pet. When a child feels their parents don't understand them or are having trouble with friends or siblings, a pet is always there with unconditional love. These normal trials and … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
Nestle at it Again: Infant Formula Declared “Popularly Positioned Product”
The Boycott Nestle movement began in 1977. Wikipedia explains the issue well: Formula must normally be mixed with water, which is often contaminated in poor countries, leading to disease in vulnerable infants.[5] Because of the low literacy rates in developing nations, … [Read more...]
Children’s Literature: Adventures of Little Herbert in Mushroom Land
I was excited to receive Adventures of Little Herbert in Mushroom Land by Natasha Guruleva, as mushroom hunting is one of our family's favorite past times. Mushrooms hold a special lore in children's literature. Think of the amanita in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It is a … [Read more...]
Encourage Early Literacy with Everything Mailbox
Common to many preschool and primary classrooms is a mailbox, as letter writing is one of the early literacy standards. Whether children are writing with letter like forms or forming actual sentences, the act is significant in the process of learning to read and create written … [Read more...]
What if Rosa Parks Had Been Breastfeeding on the Bus? Breastfeeding is a Civil Right
Civil Rights has come a long way in this country, and it still has a long way to go. From Rosa Parks to Martin Luther King, American history is filled with heroes that advocated for Civil Rights. Now, add Seattle moms to the list. What would have happened if Rosa Parks would … [Read more...]
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