Over the past many months there have been an array of tragedies from devastating wild fires to numerous acts of violence all across the world. Each time I watched coverage of the event, I was struck by the kindness, unity, and the strength everyone showed to others. The strength of relationships, many with strangers, is […]
Behold – The Magic of One-Pot Wonders
There are a few questions that seem to make my blood pressure rise, my shoulders tense, and my neck do a weird twitch. This is one of them: “Honey, what were your plans for dinner this evening?” My husband asks this question in the sweetest way possible, but it still makes me a little stressed! […]
Healthy Homework Habits
With most schools back in session by now, homework assignments are becoming a regular part of the evening for students. Now is a great time to establish some good routines around homework. The American Academy of Pediatrics has great tips to help children ages 6-12 develop healthy homework habits. Regular time The time may vary […]
Book Review: Born to Buy, by Juliet Schor
Concerned about the influence of consumerism on your family? Consider reading Born to Buy, a well-researched book focusing on the relationship between children and consumerism. I have read a couple of Schor’s books over the years, and have found them to be very enlightening. This particular book was first published in 2004, but is even […]
A Tomato A Day…
Ohio farmers and gardeners harvest a cornucopia of tomatoes in late summer. Yes, they are a fruit from a horticultural perspective, but nutritionists would say they’re vegetables since they’re low in fructose but high in phytonutrients, vitamins A and C. A tomato a day, no matter what the form whether consumed fresh, frozen, sauced, […]
Healthy Eating for Fast Paced Lives
Though our days are not getting any longer, we tend to squeeze more and more into our schedules. We move faster and expect things done instantly. The same attitude can be adopted with eating. Our food environment has been shaped to the moving pace we’ve set, as well as our desire to have whatever we […]