If your child watches more than two hours of television a day, his or her risk for asthma is doubled, according to a study published in the journal Thorax. The UK study monitored over 3,000 children from birth until nearly twelve years old. Beginning at the age of 3 and a half, … [Read more...]
Three Simple and Fun Ways to Garden with Children
1. Begin by downloading this Center for Ecoliteracy free visual guide which promotes nature as our teacher. The guide teaches that sustainable living is rooted in a deep knowledge of our natural world and that it is a community practice which can start with the family in the … [Read more...]
Fair Trade Outing
Ten Thousand Villages is a fair trade retailer that carries handmade jewelry, home decor, gifts and much more. They work with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Fair trade enables artisans to earn a fair wage and provides the … [Read more...]
Fighting Skin Cancer with Broccoli and Cabbage
Mom always said, "Eat your broccoli. It's good for you." Now I'm a mom, and I'm a broccoli-pusher too. It's not just lip service; broccoli and its cruciferous cousins really are good for you. It's already been demonstrated that vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and kale, when … [Read more...]
How Sweet it is: Brew Your Own Iced Tea
Ahh, the joys of iced tea. Even in the depths of winter, sipping a tall glass of sweet iced tea calls to mind lazing around on the porch under a warm midsummer sun. What's more, it's even good for you! While there are some good bottled iced teas on the market with natural … [Read more...]
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