As part of its ongoing community development program, Sesame Street has come out with an online teaching program aptly named “Traumatic Experiences”. The primary goal of this program is to teach children how to give language to their emotions and also to release the tension associated with experiencing or witnessing trauma. Read More
Interview with Nancy Gee, Author of the Secret Book Series
In an interview with our multiple Mom’s Choice Award-Winning author Nancy Gee, we get to hear not only about her background and goals in her career and community, but a special Contest that she is running in conjunction with Stone Soup magazine. We are honored to be able to sit down and hear more! Read More
Interview with Edward Torba, Author of Matt Monroe and The Secret Society of Odontology
I can’t precisely explain what happened, but the story of Matt Monroe began to bounce around in my head. It literally popped into my conscious mind one day and wouldn’t leave. Any time my mind wandered off or I had a chance to relax, Matt was there. It was as though he demanded his story be told. Read More
New York State Makes Mental Health Classes Mandatory for Kids
The new mandate is intended to help students learn more about mental and emotional wellness, as well as helping them understand when and how to seek help for themselves and others. With around 13% of children ages 8-15 and 21% of teenagers ages 13-18 experiencing a severe mental health disorder, and only a little over half of those children receiving mental health services, this is incredibly necessary. Read More
Why is Pilates a Great Choice for Moms?
Moms are often reminded of the importance of staying active for cardiovascular fitness, weight maintenance and increased flexibility and strength, but a recent study has shown that there is an additional reason to exercise: our kids! Read More
National Peach Month: Time to start eating in-season peaches
As parents we always want our kids to eat healthy and be open to trying new foods. Our family finds it fun to teach our kids about seasonal foods – what grows when and where, how it gets delivered, great ways to eat it, etc. This month is National Peach Month! Read More
Top Tips To Feed Your Family Healthy Meals On A Low Budget
Feeding your family healthy meals doesn’t have to be expensive. Yes, you can spend a fortune on organic ingredients and foods from upmarket health stores but it is also very possible to buy inexpensive ingredients from your supermarket or local shops to make healthy, hearty meals that will taste fantastic and feed ravenous families. Read More
Save Yourself from Stress
Stress can have a significant cognitive impact on the individual. Mild stress tends to improve cognitive performance, focusing your attention to the task on hand, and can provide the knee-jerk response of getting away from dangerous situations to keep us safe. Read More
Breastfeeding in Public is (Finally!) Legal in All 50 States
Mothers (and hungry babies) everywhere rejoice– Breastfeeding in public is now legal in all 50 states after Idaho and Utah recently passed legislation protecting those rights. Read More
NSC Releases Top 5 Ways Accidental Children Deaths Occur- What You Need To Know
While not every accident is preventable, the NSC recently sent out a press release to share with families the five most common ways child deaths occur and how we can take precautions against them. Although they are not surprising, it’s important to read them and consider what we can do to lessen the statistics and safe-proof our families. Read More