Background TV Noise Reduces Parent-Child Interaction

There were times in my childhood after my parents' divorce that the television seemed to always be on to fill the empty space. It's not that uncommon in many homes for the TV to be on when no one is actually watching it. This background TV noise has previously been shown to … [Read more...]

UK School Kids Ditch Junk Food for Vegetables They Grow

I've long advocated for gardening with kids, not only to connect children closer with nature but to improve their diet. Food for Life Partnership, "a network of schools and communities across England committed to transforming food culture," agrees. The Telegraph reports: Emma … [Read more...]

Hygiene Hypothesis Proven True: Dirt is Naturally Good for Kids

My kids are clean, and I feel sorry for the dirty, stinky kids at school who suffer socially from this neglect. I let my kids play in mud, sand, snow, etc. knowing they are washable. I don't slather my kids in anti-bacterial sanitizers and soaps. As EcoMatters reports, "The fact … [Read more...]

Childhood Stress Contributes to Adult Disease

I work in a school where there is a lot of poverty and drug disease. Over the years, I have seen many children exposed to stress that is atypical of childhood. From abuse to homelessness, often these young children take on the adult roles in their families. Of course, no … [Read more...]

BPA-Free Kids Act Would Label Products as “Banned Hazardous Substances”

Could the BPA era of chemically altering our children finally be over? Oh, how we have ranted over the years! From autism to erectile dysfunction, BPA has been linked to many harmful health effects. Hopefully that is all about to end thanks to Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, … [Read more...]