Pollen counts are at an all time high! No...you have not become Sneezy from the Seven Dwarfs. You just have allergies. But you knew that - or at least your nose, eyes and lungs did. With our cars and streets covered in yellow, there is no denying that spring is here!But, take heart. - the folks in Hartford and Greenville are sneezing much more!It is a common misconception that not having … [Read more...]
What goes around, comes around: why paid family leave is good for all of us
April 26, 2006
Check out this map from Sunday's Boston Globe. I'm not sure what surprises me the most - that Massachusetts finally put the important cause of paid family leave on the legislative agenda or the fact that few states have gone beyond the federal law.Whether having a baby or caring for a sick child or relative, or dealing with our own illness, we all deserve to take some time to get our life in … [Read more...]
Turn Off TV Update
April 25, 2006
OK - true confession time: Turn off the Tube week has not been easy in my house! 2 days into it and my kids and I have encountered a few unexpected obstacles. First, my husband is away on a business trip all week and turns out my kids associate dad being away with cuddling with the girls - in my room with a tv show. Can you say "sleep association"? Guess I've created a few.... Second, post … [Read more...]
The Soundtrack of My Recent Walk
April 25, 2006
Looking out my window today, I noticed that just about every teenagers walking to school is attached to a MP3 player – or even a cell phone. They must not have read my column this month in Parents and Kids that covers some of the downsides technology!Well, despite some the downsides, there is no doubt that technology has may upsides: relaxation, enjoyment, fun – all valid reasons to hit the … [Read more...]
