Talking to children about drugs and alcohol on San Diego News 6

This morning, I spoke with Heather Meyers about how parents can help their children deal with the threats of sex, drugs, and alcohol.  As I discuss in the segment, it begins very early on, and may not be quite what you think. Obviously our children are exposed to far more today at an earlier age […]

Refreshing (and healthy) poolside snacks for kids

Summertime is here, and with it comes fun outdoor activities and playdates. Many parents reach for the easy frozen snacks – the standard popsicles, Otter pops, and ice cream treats. Unfortunately, they are full of things parents don’t want their children eating.  Not only do they contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, […]

Hidden Food Ingredients: San Diego Channel 6 News segment

  This morning, I shared with Heather Myers the hidden food ingredients that conscious parents should be aware of when reading food labels.   What hidden ingredients are in your food?   For example, Propylene glycol – it is used in things like antifreeze, lotions, baby wipes, salad dressing, deodorant. The Material Safety Data Sheet for […]

Nourishing, tasty, healthy, AND convenient? Yup, it’s possible (and easy)!

With summer comes family outings, more sunshine hours, and loads of activities for the kiddos. Many parents want to just be able to grab something quickly and head out the door – without having to sacrifice quality and health, for convenience. Convenience does come at a steep price First off, we just need to realize […]