Fight Mosquitoes Naturally

Mosquitoes are just as nasty as ticks; they spread serious human illnesses. Beyond such risks, mosquitoes are also very annoying. These blood suckers seem to be drawn towards children leaving behind itchy bumps that are hard to resist scratching. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...]

I Made Almond Milk!

Three years ago, Tiffany Washko taught us how to make homemade almond milk. For three years, I have meant to try. It took my friends on an Ejuva Cleansing Program to inspire and teach me how to make almond milk. Essential to making homemade almond is a nut milk … [Read more...]

Where East Meets West: Growing Happy Kids

Every parent wants their child to be happy. Happy kids mean happy parents, but how do we foster happiness? Growing Happy Kids: How to Foster Inner Confidence, Success, and Happiness by Maureen Healy promises to integrate "Eastern wisdom with Western psychology to keep children … [Read more...]

Is Grandpa’s Chemical Exposure Making You Anxious?

When I first became concerned about the environment as a preteen, my efforts were largely conservation based wanting to preserve and protect wildlife and wilderness. As I grew older, these concerns switched more to what our toxic world was doing to human health. As an educator … [Read more...]

High Sugar Consumption Makes Kids Dumb

I have long advocated that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is bad for our health and has no place in school lunches. It is banned from our home. I personally banned it from the preschool program I taught for eight years. Now, there is evidence it is not just the risk of … [Read more...]