Sex Offenders At School: Who Bears Responsibility of Notifying Parents?
Honor Roll, School
A few months ago, a parent at Trinity Lutheran Christian School, nestled in the Anaheim Hills between Disneyland and rugged wild canyons, discovered that another parent was a registered sex offender listed on the California State Attorney…
Avocado & Grapefruit Salad with Honey-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Recipes, Soups & SaladsEnjoy a light and healthy salad—and feel satisfied too—with this Avocado & Grapefruit Salad. Tossed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, like GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and buttery avocados (which research shows may…
Does Sugar Lead to Hyperactivity in Kids?
Health, Medical News
Myth: Sugar makes kids hyper.
Bust: Sorry, you can’t blame the chocolate Easter bunny, Peeps or even cookies for your child’s hyperactivity. Sugar did not make them do it. Or at least that’s what researchers have proven so far.…
Should Sexy Prom Dresses Be Banned?
Style, TrendsTrying on Prom dresses is many a teenage girl’s first real Cinderella moment—her first foray into princess-worthy formal attire and her first step into adulthood. And for moms, the vision of their little girl suddenly looking so grown up…
Why Women Must Be Financially Savvy
Dollars and Sense, Money
Women have got to take personal finance seriously. According to Vital Health and Statistics a Latina’s life expectancy at birth is 83. During those years, Latinas fall financially short, whether single or married. In 2010 the Insight Center…
What Caine’s Arcade Teaches Us About Modern Parenting
Honor Roll, School
Is it possible that the parenting guru my generation so desperately needs is a dude who sells used car parts out of a store in East L.A.? Can it be that George Monroy with his goatee and receding hairline—who gave his 9 year-old some cardboard…
The Affordable Care Act Made Easy
Fitness & Exercise, HealthThe Affordable Care Act was passed on March 23, 2010, amid a firestorm of controversy, confusion, and misinformation. The battle over ‘Obamacare’ rages on and, while the ACA’s impact on our access to healthcare has been gradual and won’t…
Scary Tales or Fairy Tales?
Book News & Features, Books, Life
I grew up on Disney movies, princess stories, and nursery rhymes. The Little Red Riding Hood I remember was eaten by a wolf, and so was her grandmother, but there was a woodsman who arrived just in time to hack them out of the wolf's belly,…
Top 10 Poetry Books for Kids
Book News & Features, Books, Life
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? More than just a bunch of rhyming words, poetry does, in fact, have many benefits for children. For starters, it helps young children to learn new vocabulary and rhythm. For this reason,…