I thought I’d seen it all when I was cruising the yogurt section of my supermarket and spotted blue, cotton-candy flavored yogurt for kids. Manufacturers are all too aware that children are compulsively drawn to Technicolor food and those that are sweet or salty. Since getting … [Read more...]
Spring Into Action with a Healthy Home Party!
This year, over 400 families nationwide have hosted their own Healthy Home Parties. Here's what they had to say about the experience: Received all the “goodies” and LOVE everything that came in the box. Can’t wait to share with friends!! “I just hosted my party in … [Read more...]
Kids Behaving Brilliantly
When I was young, I volunteered for various organizations and I participated in an academic extracurricular group known as the Future Problem Solvers of America, but that was the extent of my adolescent efforts at having a positive impact on the world. I don’t think I had … [Read more...]
Are You Aware of Autism?
Ask any random stranger today if he’s aware of autism and you’ll likely get a look of disbelief translated as “duh, yes.” It’s a ludicrous question given the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and how often it’s in the headlines. Yet, not long ago, it was a … [Read more...]
Chemical Industry Decides Public Health Really IS Better Than Private Profits
In a turn of events not even Nostradamus could foresee, Cal Dooley, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), today announced that the millions of dollars the industry trade group has been using to lobby against policies that protect public health will now be … [Read more...]