Top five reasons to love the playground

It is EDUCATIONAL.  There are lots of ways to learn everywhere, including the park.  You count –“ 1, 2, 3. “You practice vocabulary – “ready, set, go.” We take walks around and describe the equipment, the trees, the community, and … Continue reading

A dangerous window of opportunity

Spring has finally arrived and it’s the time of the year when it feels great to open the windows and let that spring air in. As I shared in earlier blogs, we moved last summer and I’m learning as I … Continue reading

The gluten free fad- What you need to know

I am hearing three things out on in the internet about going gluten free: Eat a gluten free diet to lose weight- When my friend, Julie, and I started hearing that eating gluten free (GF) will help you lose weight, … Continue reading

A little white lie

Of all the traits we want our kids to possess, becoming individuals of integrity is an extremely high priority for most parents. We want to raise children who are honest and authentic.  Children learn those values from us. They pay … Continue reading

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