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"Righteous Eating" Feeding Into Eating Disorders

There's been a lot of scary stories about food lately, from the peanut butter recalls to the discovery of mercury in high fructose corn syrup.  Many parents, myself included, have become more critical about what finds its way onto the dining room table.  And when the kids ask … [Read more...]

Recess Helps Kids Learn (don't take it away!)

I feel in my bones the pressure on teachers. More and more is asked of teachers these days, and heaps of pressure is placed squarely on their shoulders. My upcoming book, Why Great Teachers Quit, will address this among many other concerns facing teachers today. But having … [Read more...]

Homemade Glue for Kids Crafts

All-Natural Homemade Glue is a simple recipe to do along with your children that can keep for weeks in the fridge. My girls enjoy using it for all of their weekly art projects and I don't get worried if my baby takes a taste or two! You simply mix 1 cup of flour, 1/3 cup of … [Read more...]

Go Native: Planting Backyard Habitats

I'm trying very hard to pretend that winter is over, and I'm eager to get outside with the kids and dig into the earth.  I'm poring over the plant and seed catalogs that I've discovered in my mailbox these past few weeks.  But things are a little different for me this year; while … [Read more...]