All the media coverage of the latest flu, or influenza A H1N1, is causing some people to panic. I've felt my own concern growing now that the kids are back in school and back to heavy germ exposure. So I started thinking about what action I could take. Action is a great antidote to feelings of panic! Once I took some deep breaths, I realized one of the best things would be to make sure my kids, Rich, and I have strong immune systems. Our time at school and work gives us exposure to plenty of local germs. I wanted to make sure all our defenses were in tip-top fighting shape for whatever we encountered. Here are some of the best ways to bolster immune systems. As I wrote this, I was struck by how many of these items have multiple benefits. If we did these things all the time, my family would be leaner, happier, and healthier.
11 September, 2009 /

How can children learn and grow to their full potential when the food pictured here is what we feed them in schools? They simply can't. This fall, the Child Nutrition Act is up for reauthorization. This Act provides the governance for several child nutrition programs, including...

05 September, 2009 /

Can you tell I'm deep in new school year plans? I've been wrestling with how to extend our efforts to green our family to helping create a green school environment. And I want to do this in a way that really is helpful to the...

28 August, 2009 /

With the beginning of school just around the corner, families are ensuring that their kids have the needed school supplies. Here are a few tips to make that process more eco- and wallet-friendly.

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14 August, 2009 /
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