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...]

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...]

Is your baby telling you to stop breastfeeding? Is it too soon for solid foods?

I have breastfed two children for a total of over five years. One child was ready to quit when we stopped, and one child was not. I've always been a proponent of baby-led weaning (baby signals when it is time to stop breastfeeding). Unfortunately for many children, whether on … [Read more...]

Why is there petroleum in my kid’s mac and cheese? It’s the yellow #5 and #6 food coloring

I have never fed my children [amazon_link id="B0019RLJV2" target="_blank" ]Kraft Macaroni and Cheese[/amazon_link]. It is not surprising this ubiquitous childhood favorite contains chemical food coloring yellow#5 and #6. What is surprising is that these food colorings are … [Read more...]

How to bring solar energy to your child’s school?

I've been noticing more and more solar panels on schools! This is very exciting, and I want my children's school to use alternative energy too! As a family, we live off the grid. In our community, nearly 25 percent of residents do as well. With so much knowledge and … [Read more...]