Is Organic Food Over Rated

There it was, plodding across the CNN news crawl, seven words, one million implications: “Organic food no healthier than regular food.” The item referenced a study released in late July by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), an independent government bureau in the UK. After analyzing 50 yea

In these germ-phobic times, it’s easy to feel guilty for skipping the kids’ bath on a hectic evening or handing your baby’s paci back straight from the floor without rinsing it. The dirty truth: It’s nearly impossible to keep your kids perfectly clean all the time. Luckily, y

children thrive on connection with their parents. Their need for a sense of connection is strong and constant through childhood. It is this sense of safety and connection that allows children to learn at a great rate, to experiment and play so fully, to enjoy themselves and others without reservatio

Coordinating schedules. Divvying up holidays. Shuffling kids between houses. Sharing child custody isn’t always easy, especially when you’re trying to agree with someone you couldn’t stand being married to. The good news: “Studies show that shared-custody situations work best

Creating an environment where your kids can make healthy nutritional choices is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. By fostering a supportive environment, you and your family can develop a positive relationship with healthy food. You can lead them by your

Sam, my oldest child, took his first solo steps on his first birthday but wasn’t a competent walker for another two months. Henry, my second, didn’t attempt a step until he was 14 months, and then toddled along holding my finger for nearly three months after that. Joe, my youngest, learn

1. Children learn through their play. Don’t underestimate the value of play. Children learn and develop: cognitive skills – like math and problem solving in a pretend grocery store physical abilities – like balancing blocks and running on the playground new vocabulary – like the words they

There are so many wonderful things for your child to look forward to in kindergarten. He gets to go to the “big” school, make new friends, and maybe even ride the school bus. To prepare him (and you) for the big move, it helps to know just how kindergarten differs from a preschool or day-care [&

A delicious mud pie, a good-luck rock, or a friendly frog are the types of goodies kids love to bring home. But these adorable gifts can also bring millions of germs with them. Kids don’t always listen when you tell them to wash their hands before eating, after using the bathroom, or when th

1. SINK OR FLOAT Bring a variety of everyday items into the bath with your child. Try sponges, balls, favorite plastic toys, plastic building blocks, toy boats, and plastic dinosaurs. Have your child hold the item and ask, “Do you think it will sink or float?” Try holding two items and g