SAFE.DURABLE.AWESOME. That’s the tagline for Babiators, a children’s sunglass company that I was recently contacted by to receive and review their product. I set about asking my very active almost three year old what color he would like to test drive. It took 5 minutes to get him to sit still but he chose [...]
I was contacted to see if I would like to review and run a story on Kira Willey’s newest CD release. Not one to pay attention to new music trends, musicians or commercials (since our tvs only hook up to a computer) I had no idea who Kira was or that she was made famous [...]
A Weighty Discussion: Why Parents Are Reluctant to Bring Up the Weight Issue (And Why That’s a Big Problem) If your child is overweight, discussing that problem can be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll face as a parent. Sarah Stone lists several reasons why parents are hesitant to have the “weight talk” and [...]
Childhood obesity and pediatric diabetes are on the rise. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. And since 1980, obesity among children and adolescents has almost tripled. This is a problem that affects every state across the country. Many [...]
What Do Math and Exercise Have in Common? Expert Reveals the Answer Should Be "Your Kids" Carrie Scheiner is not ashamed of being a bit of a math nerd. But don’t let her degree in Math education from Rutgers University fool you – she is also a big fan of physical fitness, and her passion [...]
I have recently entered a 2 yr cohort for certification as an Infant Mental Health specialist through the Erikson Institute. Part of this certification process involves my observation of a baby and mother / father dyad interacting over the course of the baby’s first year of life. I am looking for a family to volunteer [...]
NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY HOLDS FREE CONCERT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND SPECIAL NEEDS North Park University Concert Band Presents “Exceptional Music for Exceptional Families” CHICAGO – September 21, 2010 – The North Park University Concert Band conducted by Dr. Joe Lill will present a free concert for families of children with autism and [...]
Nanomaterials May Soon be in Your Sportswear and Underwear For Immediate Release, September 15, 2010 Washington, D.C – Environmental Working Group (EWG) has sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposal to approve a Swiss nanosilver textile coating for sale in the U.S (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#docketDetail?R=EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-1012). EPA announced last month it was [...]
