Are We Creating ADD?
Definition of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) – characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity. Are we creating ADD? From a scientific perspective, this question seems ludicrous. From a logical perspective, however, it’s not…
Thanksgiving: A Chance to Be Grateful
Thanksgiving here in America, with its turkey, stuffing and gravy, may conjure images of eating at your dining room table with your cousins while you were growing up, watching football on television with your uncles, or washing dishes with your…
A Poem Welcoming Fall
By Katy Hello Cooler Nights, Goodbye Longer Days Hello Leaves, Goodbye Sand Hello Sneakers, Goodbye Flip flops Hello Jackets, Goodbye Bathing Suits Hello Orange & Yellow, Goodbye Blue & White Hello Pencils, Goodbye Sand Toys Hello Apples,…
Trends: Television (TV), Movies & Other Devices
A few months ago, we introduced a new track titled ‘Trends’ and in it, we highlighted a few areas to pursue, one of these being TV and its impact on our children. There is a preponderance of studies that talk…
The Making of Peacemakers
The following quote by the Dalai Lama is one of my favorites: “The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.” If you, like me, believe this…
What is Affecting Our Children? Trends: Outside versus Inside Influences
When we began this blog last spring, we started by discussing what is affecting our children. We have been visiting this through nutrition for the last few months and I wanted to expand the discussion to include other influences such…
Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Water Snake
Happy Chinese New Year! Every year, the Chinese New Year arrives about one month after the calendar New Year. I love this as I feel I have about a month to get my act together to firm up those resolutions,…
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