Parenting
Navigating the School Cafeteria: Is Your Child Ready?
We all know that education is the best way to set our kids out on the right path. Unfortunately, some of the worst food choices are at school—where we send our kids to be educated…go figure. So, what’s a parent to do? We need to take matters into our own hands: We...Healthy Lunches Your Kids Will Love (We Promise!)
I am pleased to announce that Bob Greene has asked me to contribute to their Best Life website. Every Friday, I will be sharing some of my healthy lifestyle views as part of their Best Life program. As always, PLEASE let me know your thoughts! Earlier this week, Bob...9/11 Anniversary: Helping Your Child Cope with Frightening News
As you well know, this Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. While it remains difficult for us to make any sense out of such a dark day, the flood of conversation will undoubtedly reach our childrens’ ears. But how do we even begin to discuss these...Hurricane Irene Kids Ice Cream Snack!
A great Hurricane kids snack/activity! Have you tried the “banana ice cream” recipe?? My friend Becky told us about this and it is amazing! – Just freeze peeled bananas (seriously hard to un peel a frozen banana!) – Blend in the blender (have...The Hunger Games – Targeting Who?
I just finished reading The Hunger Games and I could not put it down. It is well written, creative, insightful and definitely a book that should spark needed discussion on our current society. Our kids are growing up in a world where they will not only need to decide...Radical Kindness
It is always possible. Through practicing radical kindness–toward ourselves, with loved ones, and to the world at large–we can transform ourselves, our neighborhood, and our world for the better.
