Monday, January 19, 2015

This week on the web.....

Teacher Tom this week talking about the impact of fear on parents, law makers and citizens... something that drives me crazy: We live in a world.

Strong language warning: This just made me laugh!!

I want to try Be a Fun Mum's 3 ingredient Savoury Corn & Cheese Muffins Recipe.   I tried them.... boring.

This is an American article but I thought this passage was significant....


"In the 13 years since Appleton Central Alternative High School — an alternative public school specifically for children who have struggled to succeed in a typical school setting — embarked on a program to improve student nutrition by removing soda machines and replacing heavily processed, prepackaged lunches and snackes with fruits, vegetables, and fresh cooked whole foods, the school has seen dramatic changes in students’ behavior and academic performance.
Since the students began eating healthier lunches, test scores and grades have significantly improved across the school, far fewer students have been suspended or expelled, and behavioral issues decreased to such an extent that the school found it no longer needed to keep a police officer on campus to respond to out-of-control students.
And science is increasingly backing up the Appleton school’s findings. An Australian study published just this month linked childrens’ consumption of processed meats, preservatives, and artificial colors to increased risk of ADHD."
Some of these are awesome and some I can happily leave... but still pictures are nice: 24 Diagrams to help you eat better.

I giggled my way through Lost Consonants this week!

I discovered  a new to me crafting blogger whom I really like: Jule Kirk, Notes on paper.

An interesting read on parenting and technology: 9 Important Strategies for Raising Children in a World of Technology
"Parents today know the decisions we make for our kids concerning technology are important—but entirely without context."
 5 Common Mistakes That Cause New Habits to Fail (and What to Do About Them)

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