by Ronica O’Hara March brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and… read more →
BlurryMe/ Shutterstock.com by Ronica A. O’Hara We don’t often think of children as having cardiovascular problems, but evidence is mounting that many youngsters today—because of scant exercise, poor eating habits… read more →
by Yvette C. Hammett Educators have switched from preaching to kids about environmental degradation to using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities,… read more →
by Ronica A. O’Hara Celebrating classic holiday traditions the same way we always have—and maybe the way our parents and grandparents did—is part of the rich family heritage we pass… read more →
by Ronica O’Hara This Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and… read more →
by Ronica O’Hara “When I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm… read more →
Many Silicon Valley executives that design devices and apps have put their own children in tech-free Waldorf schools, reports The New York Times; even Bill Gates and Steve Jobs strictly… read more →
A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive by Melinda Hemmelgarn It’s not easy raising children in today’s media-saturated landscape. From TV and video games to internet and mobile devices, our… read more →
Preparing Kids for the Future by Meredith Montgomery Today’s children have more opportunities to change the world than ever before. Teenagers are organizing global activism movements, LEGO lovers are mastering… read more →
Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun by Ronica O’Hara Not so long ago, kids would be shooed out the door to play and told to return home at meal time. But… read more →
