Fall feels like a new year. It’s getting harder to leave the windows open at night. I don’t mind a cold night under a down comforter. I love that feeling, but it’s more difficult to convince my children that a cool night is a good thing. I have no flowers left in the garden, just…Read the full article.

As I write, my son is preparing for his last big day out of the summer. He’s going hiking with friends. He’s filling his many-pocketed pants with all of the essentials: compass, magnifying glass, pen & paper, little bottle (“What for?” “For play!”), binoculars, and SNACKS! A lot of snacks. My son stuffs his pockets…Read the full article.

Most parents have a general sense that it’s a good idea to feed children organic food, but buying certified organic foods can be expensive. If you have to make choices, make sure you know when and where it is most important to buy organic food for your children’s snacks. What snacks are you most likely…Read the full article.