What’s Happening Wed: Scurvy returns

Have you heard about the return of scurvy? Kids are eating so poorly today—mostly because of junk food—that we are seeing rates as bad as they were during wartime!

Did you know that it only takes about 42 minutes to learn algebra when you use video games?

Do you think Disney TV is poisoning your daughters? You gotta admit, it’s not the best quality stuff out there. My daughter watches Qubo and loves it—there are lots of great characters like Pippi Longstocking, Anne of Green Gables and plenty of other fun shows. The company even maintains that its programming is fun, educational and features positive role models on its website.

Do you have a great recommendation for children’s TV? Send it in to this New Moon Girls survey.

Here’s a fun post about the benefits of Girl Scouts from Kelly Barnhill.

This post from Unschoolers.org about identifying your child’s underlying needs is a must-read.

Check out these weird creatures!

Going camping soon? Homestead Survival has a how-to guide for packing up your kitchen.

Organic Authority has a post about the top 10 toxins in your home, from room to room, that is worth checking out.

I love everything at Zen Habits, but there is an especially good post there right now about unschooling.

This post from Our Muddy Boots on the rights of children is so important. I’m really loving this blog.

Feel like yelling at your kids or punishing them? Here are 20 alternatives from Aware Parenting.

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