Should Kids go Back to School Barefoot?

Summer is a time of running barefoot! Shoes optional is the way many children roam parks, beaches, and yards. I remember well the feeling of confined my feet when back to school time rolled around after a summer of barefoot romping, but does it have to be? What … [Read more...]

Eco Literature: Snowflake River

Looking for a good book with an environmental theme for your summer reading? Snowflake River is an intriguing story with a classic good versus evil theme in a world out of balance. Written by Ben-Mai Eliahu, the story features teenagers on an adventure to discover … [Read more...]

Papaya’s Health Benefits

Papaya's health benefits are vast! From digestion to heart disease, this tropical delight is truly remarkable. My first encounter with papaya is when my mother went on the Beverly Hills Diet, thus we ran all over our midwestern town searching for exotic tropical fruit. … [Read more...]

Do selfies make narcissist teens?

What do you feel when you take selfies? Do you feel narcissist? Do you feel vain? Do you feel self-judgement? Do you quickly delete them after taking them? Do you post them? Do you view selfies as a celebration of you or criticize what you see? Photo … [Read more...]

Improve Indoor Air Quality Now for Free!

Did you know that the indoor air quality inside your home is actually more polluted than the air outside? Photo credit: Philippe Put via Flickr / CC BY Our homes are sanctuaries from the busy life outside. It's where families reconnect daily to dine, rest and play. Most … [Read more...]