FamilyEducation Blogs

April 23, 2009

A cautionary tale

Even though Scott and I are thrilled to put yesterday's dental experience behind us, I know T. is even more thrilled. Getting dental work done has got to be on everyone's list of things you just don't want to do. But if you have to get dental work done, I think it pays to be a kid. The pediatric dentistry practice we take the kids to is amazing, and I know when Scott and I have to get dental work done we certainly aren't allowed to watch a Curious George film, or wear groovy fish sunglasses, and we certainly never get to pick a prize from the pirate chest treasure box. [more]

April 22, 2009

10 things you can do right now to honor Earth Day

Since the first Earth Day 35 years ago, our concern for the environment has only gotten more intense, and the cause only more critical. “Going green” literally has become a household term, and our kids would be shocked to know there was ever a time when we didn’t recycle. But the scope of all that still needs to be done, and all that we’re capable of doing, can be overwhelming. Sometimes it just seems too much. I have found myself asking, do I really have time for this? Does this one measly recycled newspaper really make a difference?

Yes and yes. [more]

November 18, 2008

Autism and the environment

The link between vaccines and autism has been a controversial issue for some time, but now doctors and researchers are looking at the environment as a possible cause. A friend passed along an article about autism linked to rainfall. It reports that children in the wet, northwest areas of the U.S. are more likely to have autism. [more]