The Butterflies and the Snails: The Joy of Nature Part II
Last week I introduced Richard Louv’s concept of nature deficit disorder, and his theory that helping children develop a connection with nature may prevent a variety of health and behavioral issues Ever since, I’ve been thinking about those three butterfly...
Working With School-age Children
Working with School-Age Children examines the role of adults in children’s lives outside of the classroom. It offers guidance as they interact with children during their out-of-school time, whether they are coaches, music teachers, afterschool program staff, or...
The New Book of Whole Grains
Easy-to-make, delicious, and satisfying, whole grains are low in fat and cholesterol but high in fiber–and full of those “magic” antioxidants. They are also the foundations of a healthy diet. The New Book of Whole Grains covers more than a dozen...
Organic Cooking For (not-so-organic) Mothers
Marlene Anne Bumgarner is a teacher, a writer, and a mother. With the publication of Organic Cooking for (not-so-organic) Mothers she responds to the pleas of parent everywhere to translate natural foods jargon into tangible suggestions for meal preparation. Marlene...
Take a look at my Grandparenting Matters Facebook Page, where I post current research and commentary about grandparenting.
