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The obesity epidemic in the United States is staggering, with nearly a third of American children and adolescents overweight or obese. If you're anything like me, when you read that you wondered what really constituted 'overweight' and whether a figure...

It's almost impossible to imagine a trip down the toy aisle without spying Big Bird, Grover, or Oscar the Grouch peeking out from the shelves. Sesame Street has been providing its unique mixture of education and entertainment long before the...

Technology has become an integral aspect of life in the workplace, at home, and even in our schools. In this day and age, the thought of going a day or two without regular access to a computer or smartphone is...

Stories have stimulated imagination, creativity, and play among children for centuries. Sitting down to read a book together provides children and their caretakers with a short break from reality and time for bonding and togetherness. Books provoke curiosity and discussion,...

Many people think they know the story of Helen Keller, the girl who suffered from being blind and deaf. What many don't know is that without Anne Sullivan's patience, guidance, and friendship, Helen Keller never would have been transformed into...

Most educators (and parents) would agree that standardized tests have taken over the school system. Teachers have been teaching to the test for years and have agreed that the art of teaching has been dramatically altered; even destroyed. There has...