Preparing to write this article about Down Syndrome I can’t help but to look back at my own experience with my brother Jesus, a.k.a. “Junior”, and what he meant to me during my childhood years in Venezuela and…Read More
Parenting
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Today we are taking time to reflect on the teachers that have impacted our lives. Here are some stories that really stood out! I loved school, especially when I was very young. I grew up in England and in…Read More
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Life is busy, especially if you travel a lot! It can be hard to stay on top of your health and keep a well-balanced diet. Whether you’re traveling by car, train, or plane, these snacks will always have your back!…Read More
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Family dinners are too often replaced with schedule conflicts, on-the-go meals and opting to eat while watching TV instead. While it’s easy to brush off the need to eat dinner with loved ones, there are a lot of great health…Read More
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Today we’re going to be taking a look at our favorite family tasty treats! It can be so hard searching for the perfect products to feed your kids, what with the added worries of artificial colors or flavors, added preservatives,…Read More
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Ahh, back-to-school shopping. There’s nothing like the rush of excitement our kids get from the satisfaction of buying crisp new folders, stacks of paper and a stylish new backpack. But on a logistical note, purchasing these heavy-duty plastics and papers…Read More
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My son, Thomas, loves to collect interesting things he finds on the pathways that we hike around our neighborhood. We’ve even made him a box where he stashes his treasures, which currently include three acorns, a few shiny pebbles, a…Read More
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I’m on a ferry boat, gliding through the sapphire-blue waters of Nantucket Sound. Outside the windows, there are puffy clouds, craggy rocks, and just about the cutest darn cottages you’ve ever seen. However, 90 percent of the people on board…Read More
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In honor of the upcoming “Parents Day,” this Sunday, eco18 thought it would be the perfect time to take a step back, examine, and appreciate the most influential things our parents have taught us over the years. Today, the eco18…Read More
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Have you ever seen those cheap plastic plates for children at the dollar store or a party store and thought your children might like them? Maybe you’ve even been tempted to actually purchase them because your child’s favorite cartoon character…Read More