Children’s Literature: You are a Gift to the World; The World is a Gift to You

I love it when I discover a new children's book that warms my soul! You Are a Gift to the World by Laura Duksta and illustrated by Dona Turner is just such a book. Coupled with it's unique flip design, essentially giving you two books in one, the message of this book is one to be … [Read more...]

US Babies sick with congenital hypothyroidism from Fukushima radiation

Despite assurances by the US government, many of us living on the West Coast were very concerned after the fallout from the Fukushima nuclear disaster. We stocked up on seaweed and potassium iodine. We gave kelp to our pets. Two years ago, I wrote Japan Nuclear Crisis: … [Read more...]

Flip2BFit Game Combines Strength, Cardio, Yoga, & Stretching: Reduce Childhood Obesity, Have Fun, Maintain a Happy, Healthy Lifestyle

We all want our kids to be healthy. We feed them healthy foods. Yet, unfortunately our society is rather sedentary. Kids sit at school. They come home and sit at screens or with gadgets. Gone are the days when kids ran outside until their parents called them in at … [Read more...]

Can libertarian paternalism improve school lunch?

Thankfully more and more schools are serving healthier choices at lunchtime. Unfortunately, kids aren't always accepting or eating those choices. In reading a NPR report on getting children to actually eat these healthier school lunches, I came across a term that piqued my … [Read more...]

Plastic-Free, BPA-Free, Safe Stainless Steel Baby Bottles by Pura Kiki

Even if you breastfeed, it is a good idea to have at least one baby bottle in your home. There may be times you want to express milk for others to feed while you are away, or as your baby ages and the summer heat increases, a baby bottle is the best way to give your child water. … [Read more...]