Children today spend a majority of their time in climate controlled environments. Their days are structured and scheduled, and they’re lacking in time to daydream or catch their breath. They’ve lost touch with nature, with the rhythms of the seasons and of life.

Experts are begging parents to let their children outdoors to play, discover, [...]

School’s out and the kids are home for the summer, which means it’s time to stock up on snacks. I find that when my kids are home, they  always are looking for something to eat. Instead of filling the pantry with potato chips and the fridge with soda pop, consider some of the following options [...]

Should parents dine out with their kids or not? While many adults prefer to dine out without children in the restaurant, parents are more likely to bring their children along when they eat out. With three children of my own, I am a staunch believer in the entire family dining together. There [...]