How does your school garden grow? Spring is a busy season for gardeners and, as the past few weeks have been busy for this parent just learning about school gardens. Three local schools with some amazing gardens have inspired me to take a more active role in my children’s school gardening ... Read More about Outdoor Classrooms
Lyme Disease: An Epidemic
Lyme disease is on the rise in our area, and it's something to think seriously about as you head outdoors this season. Untreated Lyme can turn into chronic illness that can take a long time and significant effort to reverse. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and today's guest post on Lyme ... Read More about Lyme Disease: An Epidemic
Screens and your children: A family therapist’s take on video games (+giveaway)
Bring up the topic of “screen time” at the playground or sports practice, and chances are you’ll catch some parents rolling their eyes, either because 1) they can’t stand screen time in principle or because of how it makes their kids behave and/or 2) give in to it out of habit or perceived ... Read More about Screens and your children: A family therapist’s take on video games (+giveaway)
Moms speak out: what Mother’s Day really means (+ giveaway)
For lots of us, Mother's Day brings more than a bouquet of organic roses; it brings up a lot of emotion about our role as daughter, mother, partner and more. Other than Scary Mommy.com's hilarious take on what mothers really want, most of the emails I saw about the day from blogs and businesses were ... Read More about Moms speak out: what Mother’s Day really means (+ giveaway)
Musings on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day buzz is everywhere. Crafts you can do, teas you can drink, meals you can prepare or enjoy prepared by someone else. Does any of it feel very inspiring? What do you really want for Mother's Day? What feels good and true? If the day brings up tough emotions, how do you cope? My ... Read More about Musings on Mother’s Day