An author/illustrator named Molly Bang has perfected the art (and science) of children's literature. …
Earth Day 2009: Teaching Children Environmentalism
Once again, I spent a very fun Earth Day morning "teaching" at my kids' elementary school. It gave me all new appreciation for their teachers. …
Of Horses and Autism
What do you get when you mix a new book, Autism Awareness Month and a connection to last week's post on pet therapy? …
Pet Therapy, White House Style
Today marked the public debut of Bo, the First Dog. After spending the day at Hackensack University Medical Center, where a few special dogs are part of the healing process, I thought I'd revisit the concept of pet therapy I wrote about a few years ago. …
Let them eat…. drugs?
A new study finds that 1 in 5 American preschoolers are obese, and another in the same journal reveals that prescriptions are way up for children with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Who has kidnapped common sense? …
Facebook: Using new media for social change
Better late than never. While I'm still trying to figure out Twitter and the logic of second-by-second status updates, I'm finding Facebook a great tool to try and change the world. …
Environmental Injustice: Thoughts for Earth Day 2009
Earth Day 2009 approaches. In preparation, I wanted to share some thoughts old and new, and a mini-book review. …
Tu B’Shvat – The Original Earth Day?
Tu B'Shvat is one of my all-time favorite Jewish holidays. It's not a major one, but in recent years has gained prominence as sort of a Jewish "Earth Day." I'm repeating last year's TB'S post because a) I can't say it any better this year and b) I …
Flu Update 2009: “On second thought…”
From the CDC (for the week ending January 24, 2009): "Widespread influenza activity was reported by two states (New Jersey and Virginia)." …
The NJ Recess Bill: Act now for our kids
NJ Senate Bill 226, establishing a Task Force to study the benefits of student recess, is ready for action. Are you? …