Can Small Changes Make Big Differences?

Posted March 11th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

I can’t count the number of times I have watched a  nutrition segment on a TV show or read an article with dieting tips that suggested that by making one small dietary change, big things would happen. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Dear Mom, Your Services Are No Longer Required at My Bake Sale.”

Posted March 9th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Now, this is just plain silly! From the New York Times:

No Brownies at Bake Sales, but Doritos May Be O.K.

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The Low Down on Sweeteners

Posted March 4th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

We are constantly bombarded with information about all the different sweeteners on the market and what to avoid if possible. One of the most high-profile culprits of late is High Fructose Corn Syrup. Read the rest of this entry »

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Spring Break, Anyone?

Posted March 2nd, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

So the snow is slowly starting to melt and believe it or not, Spring Break is just around the corner. If you haven’t yet made any family travel plans, or if you’re thinking that all the swanky destinations are out of your reach in these stressful financial times, read on for some great vacation ideas! You may be surprised to discover that there is more out there than just packing up the mini van and heading to Grandma’s (Nothing against Grandma, bring her along, too!)

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Hazardous Hot Dogs

Posted February 25th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

When my children were toddlers and preschoolers, I remember the constant reminders from teachers and playgroups to never send your child to school with grapes or carrots as they often get lodged in a child’s throat and cause choking.   Read the rest of this entry »

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Tips On a Touchy Subject

Posted February 23rd, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Well, here I am again with some further thoughts on something with which I am very familiar…childhood obesity. Having been extremely overweight up until the age of 21, I have always been conscious of how I would deal with weight issues with my own children, especially if I had a daughter, which I did, and she is now about to turn 10.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Is Soda the New Tobacco?

Posted February 18th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

I’m not sure yet how I feel about this new proposed tax on sugared soda. We don’t drink any sugared soda at all at our house but we have been known to dabble in Diet Coke on occasion. Read the rest of this entry »

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A Whole New Approach to Elementary Education

Posted February 16th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

In a recent article entitled, Playing to Learn, psychologist Susan Engel outlines an entirely different kind of elementary school curriculum. Read the rest of this entry »

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Last Minute Valentines!!

Posted February 11th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Just in case your kids need a last minute gift for grandma or dad or even their teacher… here’s just the thing!

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What Ever Happened to Soap and Water?

Posted February 9th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Shortly after the beginning of this school year, my just-turned-11 year old son came home from school with a can of Axe body spray. He didn’t actually show me the can, it was only that evening after he showered when I inquired about an unfamiliar smell that he showed me the goods. Read the rest of this entry »

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