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Concocting Creative Minds: The Wonder of Potions and Other Experimental Mixtures
Whether fizzy, smelly, gooey, tasty, or astonishing to witness, having the opportunity to mix, combine, and play with the reaction of a variety of materials is a wonder-filled way to concoct thinking, creativity, and fun.
read moreWhen Vegetarian Families Encounter the Law
Peter Hromadko, a single parent, was shocked to learn that his daughter would not be coming home that evening; the state was taking her because she was being raised on a vegetarian diet.
read moreWhen Bullies Strike: An opportunity to teach your child strength and compassion
Your child’s safety and freedom are both important issues. S/he has a constitutional right to a free public education, no matter what.
read moreWhat’s a Parent to Do?
I can persuade. I can educate. I can even twist a few arms. But ultimately the choice about what they put into their bodies should be theirs.
read moreWhat If Your Kids Don’t Want to Be Vegan When They Grow Up?
I will admit that many vegetarian children do decide to experiment with other foods at some time. The reality is that some even give up being vegetarian at all for a time, even for life. However, there is a number who do not, who choose to maintain a vegetarian diet throughout their lives.
read moreWhy You Want Your Kids to Play Outside
We humans are social animals; designed to move; built to live and love nature; to grow and mature by doing. So encourage the kids play outside, let their brains and bodies grow, and let them experience some of the greatest joys of life.
read moreWe’re Different, and That’s OK
Yes, everyone has different colored eyes, different beliefs and different tastes. We all talk different, live in different places, read different books and sing different songs, and that’s ok. The world would be boring if we were all the same
read moreWhen Your Vegan Child Wants to Fit In
It is up to parents and caregivers to teach children how to handle being put on the spot. Everybody likes to fit in but at the same time, we all like to feel special
read moreVegans Have Birthdays Too!
People always assume that my children are denied cute cakes and tasty ice cream. They assume wrong. Vegans can and do throw awesome parties.
read moreSpinach Stuffed Tomatoes
I made this on a “empty the pantry day” when I had just a few ingredients and wanted something different. Everyone loved it!
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