Spring is finally here!! The colors of the flowers, the songs of the birds and the budding of the trees all show me that new life has begun! When we think of spring activities there’s lots of activities that parents and caregivers can do with children outside, think of it as nature’s classroom. Whether you […]
Should People Be Able to Buy Fast Food with Food Stamps? Kentucky is considering
The Louisville-based Yum! Brands is lobbying the KY government to consider allowing the elderly, homeless, and persons with disabilities to be able to use their supplemental nutrition assistance funds to purchase fast food. They argue that some people have difficulty preparing foods and the nutrition provided by their restaurants stacks up well against the foods […]
April is Financial Literacy Month!
We’re surrounded by money information. Turn on the TV or radio, pick up a newspaper or magazine, search the web or look at social media sites…information is everywhere. How do we know what is credible and worth our attention? Where are we on our path to financial wellness? Looking for information on line? Start with […]
American Milk Safe to Drink but being Monitored
The Environmental Protection Agency is actively testing milk samples in California and Spokane, Washington. Tests from last week indicate radioactive iodine from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan are present, but at levels far below those at which action would have to be taken. The main concern is Iodine 131 emitted from the nuclear facility. […]
Made You Look!
When we were kids, one of the first practical jokes we learned to play on each other was to tell someone their zipper was down (or something was spilled on their shirt). When they would look down in alarm, the other person would say “made you look.” The person being pranked usually acknowledged the joke […]
Drama! Ohio Girls Face Pressure From Relationships
For all the parents of teenage girls out there, does it seem as if your daughter’s life is constantly filled with DRAMA? They do too! Recently the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio commissioned a study of over 2,000 girls with diverse backgrounds, from Central Ohio. The girls ranged in age from 5th to 12th grade. […]