How to Make Your Child’s School Safer

Posted on August 10, 2010

Because 55 million kids in this country spend most of their waking hours in school, we need to start paying more attention to the cleanliness and safety of these buildings. Involved parents can make all the difference in bringing about the changes necessary to protect their children. Here’s what you can do, from Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care by Deirdre Imus

Talking to Children About Cancer

Posted on May 20, 2010

How to talk to your children honestly about your diagnosis — without scaring them too much. From Dear God, They Say It’s Cancer: A Companion Guide for Women on the Breast Cancer Journey by Janet Thompson

7 Ways to Shrink the Sugar in Your Kids’ Diet

Posted on April 29, 2010

The American diet is overloaded with sweet stuff. Keep it from invading your kids’ palates with this advice from Fit Home Team: The Posada Family Guide to Health, Exercise, and Nutrition the Inexpensive and Simple Way by baseball great Jorge Posada and his wife, Laura.

Restaurant Rules 101: Tips for Eating Out as a Family

Posted on March 12, 2010

Dining out doesn’t have to be a diet disaster. Here’s how baseball great Jorge Posada and his wife Laura keep their family from over-indulging. From their book, Fit Home Team: The Posada Family Guide to Health, Exercise, and Nutrition the Inexpensive and Simple Way.

How to Keep Your Kids Moving During the Winter

Posted on February 26, 2010

Cold weather challenges our best intentions to keep kids motivated and fit. Baseball star Jorge Posada and his wife, Laura, share seven ideas for fun winter activities. From their book Fit Home Team: The Posada Family Guide to Health, Exercise, and Nutrition the Inexpensive and Simple Way