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Forest Bright, Forest Night by Jennifer Ward, illustrated by Jamichael Henterly — Whichever way you hold this book, the story keeps going. Open it one way and watch the animals of the forest by day, until the sun sets. Flip it over, open it again and follow the animals of the forest by night, until […]

Preschoolers’ obesity decline misleading by Mary Budinger —  Obesity rates among American preschoolers have dropped 43 percent in the past decade, according to a recent government study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. However, researchers also found that obesity prevalence increased among women ages 60 and older. More than 68 percent of […]

The importance of a science-based education by Marilyn Eisenberg —  Why is science education so important for every child? All children need the knowledge and skills that constitute what is known as “science literacy” — the ability to make sense of the world around them. By helping kids learn how to observe, collect evidence and […]

Bonding through everyday adventure by Laura Lofgreen —  Taking a child to an amusement park for the first time is an amazing experience. A parent and child can laugh out loud on the kiddy roller coaster and gaze in wonder at a park full of princess castles and superhero adventures. Evening parades may bubble forth […]

Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers of ADHD, Indigo and Highly Sensitive Children by Julie B. Rosenshein, LCISW — In 2010, more than 263 million stimulant prescriptions were given to American children. The need to over-stimulate, over-plan and over-work our children has created an unsupportive environment that Rosenshein hopes to […]

Keeping kids fit and healthy by Dr. Linda Khoshaba — Preventative health in children is an important topic to focus on, as this can set the foundation for optimal lifelong health. Teaching kids to eat right and stay active can implement lasting values and help prevent disease. Here are some simple tips to help keep […]

edited by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Summer is here, a time when your children spend more time outdoors. The following precautions can help them avoid UV-related health problems, both now and later in life. Started early and followed consistently, each of these steps will easily become an accepted habit, no more bothersome than fastening seatbelts […]

by Mary M. Ernsberger —  You have made it. You walked across that stage and received your diploma. High school is over. Now what? You have arrived at one of the biggest crossroads you will likely ever encounter in your life. Which road do you take? How do you decide? Do you attend a two-year […]

by Jan Kerrigan, R.N. and Polly Turpin —  The Arizona Child Facility Review Board recently reported that 48 percent of nearly 400 deaths of children between the ages of 1 and 17 years involved preventable accidents. Below is a list of simple, effective measures that could mean the difference between life and death. Children age […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Drownings are the second leading cause of accidental childhood death in Arizona. Drowning hazards can be found everywhere. A swimming pool, pond, lake, canal, bathtub or toilet — even a bucket of water can spell disaster for a child. Seconds count if a child goes under water, and usually there […]

by Marilyn Eisenberg —  Mentoring, a sustained one-on-one relationship between a caring adult and a child who needs support to achieve academic, career, social and/or personal goals, offers unlimited learning potential for children. Unlike natural mentoring relationships which may develop between students (mentees) and teachers, coaches, older friends or relatives, planned mentoring offers structured programs […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — The following are interesting facts about children and their exposure to pesticides. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that one of the main sources of pesticide exposure for U.S. children comes from their food. According to the Food and Drug Administration, half of produce currently tested in grocery stores […]

by Marilyn Eisenberg —  The fundamental need to exchange meaning and share human experience is the special province of the language arts. All people share this need, including students, who learn language best when it is frequently addressed in their schooling and when they are invited to explore it effectively through literature. Language arts form […]