When I was growing up, nudity in our family was no big deal. I wouldn’t call us nudists, or exhibitionists in any way, it was merely the fact that the human body is normal and natural, and wasn’t anything to hide. Nudity is a part of life, and was not sexual in the […]
Archives for June 2012
Are you confused by all the contradictory information on natural supplements?
selva / Foter Last week, I saw a headline that caught my attention. It was “Vitamin overuse tied to men’s cancer risk.” The article talked about how research proved that men who “took too many” multivitamins had higher risks of dying from prostate cancer. Rather than address the specifics of the study itself, and all […]
Love of learning
This morning, on day 4 of summer vacation, my 7 year old asked me, “Mommy, can you make me some homework?” About an hour later, here is the result of that…. In an effort to help me get my work done, my little one wanted to do what she does every day anyway…..learn. Instead of […]
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, […]
An experiment in “homework”
Foter Mermaid Girl came home one day about 3 weeks ago all excited to show me her new reading journal (she is in first grade). It was crafted with construction paper, and lined paper, with the days of the week and dotted lines on each page. She had decorated it in fancy drawings, and colors, […]