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Parent Traps

posted by Eric Steinman May 13, 2008 2:00 pm
Parent Traps

The other morning, I was invited to one of those indoor gym facilities that cater to hyperactive toddlers and stir-crazy parents. There is a loose sort of structure to the gymnastic mayhem, but don’t be mistaken, it is mayhem of a toddler-colliding, primary-colored, off-gass… more »

Bye-bye Juice Box: Reusable Lunch Bottles

posted by Terri Hall-Jackson May 12, 2008 3:00 pm
Bye-bye Juice Box: Reusable Lunch Bottles

Juice boxes and water bottles dominate the school cafeteria landscape. However, I don't think any of us are interested in h… more »

The Green Dish: Eating Chia

posted by Melissa Breyer May 7, 2008 1:00 pm
The Green Dish: Eating Chia

I have a confession to make. I ate my kids’ Chia Pets—and they were good. I can see now that it might seem a bit wicked: Me c… more »

Keeping Off the Grass-like Turf

posted by Eric Steinman May 6, 2008 9:00 am
Keeping Off the Grass-like Turf

Yes, I realize that my last posting was on a similar topic: Replacing the front lawn. So, I thought it most appropriate to fo… more »

Teach Kids Good Eating Habits

posted by Annie B. Bond May 3, 2008 12:00 pm
Teach Kids Good Eating Habits

Eating habits are learned behaviors. They're not intuitive, so what your children learn to eat at home early in life sticks… more »

Keep off the Grass: Parenting at the Crossroads

posted by Eric Steinman May 1, 2008 5:00 pm
Keep off the Grass:  Parenting at the Crossroads

As a relatively new homeowner, I have grown to hate my lawn. And as we know, hatred quickly turns to neglect as neglect turns… more »

Enjoying Being a Girl: Primer on Play Make-up

posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 30, 2008 1:00 pm
Enjoying Being a Girl: Primer on Play Make-up

Dressing-up and putting on make-up&#151isn't that part and parcel of little girl fun? On her fifth birthday, my daugh… more »

Introducing Parenting at the Crossroads

posted by Eric Steinman Apr 29, 2008 1:00 pm
Introducing Parenting at the Crossroads

As individuals, it appears to be within our power to change our behaviors, habits and choices to better reflect and impact ou… more »

Empowering Activist Kids

posted by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 28, 2008 7:00 am
Empowering Activist Kids

Though you need to be an adult in order to legally vote, discovering and cultivating personal power through an activist spiri… more »

Soft Drinks: Easy Greening

posted by Melissa Breyer Apr 17, 2008 6:00 am
Soft Drinks: Easy Greening

America's first sodas were made by pharmacists for curative purposes and were flavored with ingredients like birch bark and d… more »

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