babyminding

My very favorite children’s author, Theodor Seuss Geisl would have been 107 today if he were still alive (he passed away in 1991). I particularly love his story “The Lorax”. It was before it’s time, a metaphor for environmental responsibility. The story speaks for the trees in defense against human impact and at one time [...]

We’ve written about interactive websites for kids and now with the explosion of tablet computers and smartphones, it’s time for a list of our favorite apps and games for kids. Jack and the Beanstalk Children’s Interactive Storybook [$.99]: This is an interactive storybook keeps the attention of both my 6 and 3 year old. It [...]

Do hot dogs cause cancer? Nitrites added to processed meats are linked to an increased risk of leukemia in children.

Jacquelyn’s Story is a series of posts about my daughter who has a neuro-behavioral disorder.

The USDA and HHS announce new dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthier food choices and confront the obesity epidemic. More than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese.  As a result of these statistics, the new recommendations focus on eating less and exercising more, as [...]