Monday, March 4th, 2013
Pack a few snacks, get some comfortable walking shoes and join us as we help you map out your ideal summer plans. Spring may not be in full bloom just yet, but it isn’t too early to start exploring what your child’s summer schedule is going to look like. With two elementary-aged daughters of my
Monday, March 4th, 2013
Camp directors and parents alike will enjoy hearing children report about their week at summer overnight camp as the “best week ever!” And it just may be that some of the best evidence that describes the benefit...
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Mr. L dashes into the classroom with a hint of a cape peeking out of his polo shirt. His class of nine squeals with delight—to them, he is a superhero. To the children’s parents, he is more...
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
“Tell me a story about The Green Man Goes Trick-or-Treating.” When my daughter Sally was 3, that’s what she’d demand every night at bedtime for about a year. The Green Man is a weathered bronze statue of...
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
While regular visits to the dentist’s office for routine cleanings are important for dental health, taking care of your teeth and gums each day is paramount to keeping your mouth healthy. Here are some brushing-and-beyond tips to...
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
If you have been tuned into the news lately you probably have heard of the recent findings of high levels of arsenic in rice and rice products. In a study by the FDA researchers found higher levels...
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
When it comes to getting your little one to brush his or her teeth, you may meet some resistance. Here are a few tips to help make the process easier for parent and child alike: Model good...