If the world were a perfect place, we wouldn’t have to worry about giving supplements to our families. Children are miraculously designed to thrive on a balanced variety of whole foods: fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, and lean sources of protein and calcium.
But we’ve got a couple of factors working against us. First, our [...]

When the economy hits hard, some families cut back on grocery bills by cutting out the fruits and vegetables and going for cheaper items that are frequently high in sugar and saturated fats. A recent article cited statistics that link income level to obesity, such as a study in California that showed a 10 percent [...]

Parents in California had more cause for celebration this New Year’s Day as we welcomed a new regulation that keeps our kids safer. In California now, the toys and products we buy for our children cannot contain excessive levels of phthalates, no matter when or where they were manufactured.
Phthalates are a group of chemicals that [...]

I love Sideboard Cafe in my hometown of Danville, CA. It’s my favorite restuarant find of 2008 anywhere in the country, let alone the Bay Area. Great food, great people. Tasty fare that’s fresh, local, seasonal, and organic.
Founders and chef Ford and Erin set the tone for a staff that feels like an extended family, [...]