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Don’t take away my Mac and Cheese!

July 17, 2017 by Vincent Daly

A ground-shaking story appeared recently about Mac and Cheese in the New York Times. According to the article “a new study of 30 cheese products has detected phthalates in all but one of the samples tested, with the highest concentrations found in the highly processed cheese powder in boxed mac and cheese mixes.” Translation? Whether you use organic or non-organic boxed mac and cheese, chances are your family has been exposed to the potential health hazard. Thankfully there are alternatives to boxed versions of Mac and Cheese which are nearly as convenient to prepare.

Parenting Experts Bribe Their Kids Too

March 11, 2013March 8, 2013 by Vincent Daly

As a parent, you attempt to respond appropriately to your children’s behavior. In a NY Times article titled “Train a Parent, Spare a Child” by Bruce Feller, the topic of modifying a child’s behavior without resorting to bribes is addressed by several Parenting experts. You may ask “Was there any consensus to be found in their opinions?” In short, no. In fact, some even condoned the occasional bribe. Go figure.

How Education and Technology May Not Mix

October 27, 2011October 24, 2011 by Vincent Daly

Technology throughout the ages has always had an impact on society at large. Drill down further and one can witness the effects on how children are educated throughout the world. Yet presently, there seems to be confusion about how computer technology should be implemented in the classroom. Whereas the recent train of thought universally recommends introducing children to computers as early as possible, an alternate view has emerged in the heart of the tech economy simply stating “computers and schools don’t mix.”