Super Parents Talk

BEYOND NATURE-DEFICIT DISORDER
It’s Time to Turn Consciousness into Action
By Richard Louv
Author of Last Child in The Woods
Got dirt? “In South Carolina, a truckload of dirt is the same price as a video game!” reports Norman McGee, a father in that state who bought a small pickup-load of dirt for his daughter and friends.
kids and nature [...]

A Relentless Hope: Surviving the Storm of Teen Depression
Author: Gary Nelson
Cover Design: James Tedrick
Paperback: 137 pages
Publisher: Cascade Books (May 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 155635309X
ISBN-13: 978-1556353093
Dr. Gary Nelson, a pastor and pastoral counselor, has counseled many youths and their families whom are battling depression and other related illnesses. Dr. Nelson has a great [...]

Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
by Rafe Esquith
Published by Penguin Books; 
January 2008;$14.00US/$16.50CAN; 978-0-14-311286-0
Reprinted by arrangement with Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., from Teach Like Your Hair’s on Fire
Copyright © Rafe Esquith, 2007
Replace Fear with Trust
On the first day of school, within the first two [...]

Children & Dogs
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Children and dogs are a natural, but because of a child’s small size and unpredictable behavior there are several things every pet owner or parent should know about children and dogs. This article will help parents decide which dog is best for small [...]

Children & Cats
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Cats can be a wonderful addition to households with children. I have seen cats become the most loved and cherished friend of many children. If you have children and are trying to decide whether or not to add a cat to your family, [...]