Kate Dyer-Seeley  

Sorry, I couldn’t resist.  This video cements the position I took in my last post.  My apologies to Duck fans and poets everywhere.

All right parents it’s time for a wake-up call, ditch the flashcards, the text books, grab your kids and get your silly on!  America is losing ground in the global market in everything from the value of our dollar to advances in technology, but now even our preschoolers are lagging behind.  Why?  Experts in early childhood education cite lack of play.  [...]

They say the first impression is the most lasting.  You can help the Alzheimer’s Association make a memorable impression with President-elect Obama come inauguration day by signing the  Association’s Proclamation to the President.   As if our stilted economy, war overseas, and failing health-care system weren’t enough, Alzheimer’s disease is going to be a national priority [...]

 It might seem earlier to start thinking about Thanksgiving… But, the election is officially over.  Political signs will soon be replaced with pilgrims and cornucopias.  Turkeys will be purchased, stuffed and seasoned.  Families will bicker over drumsticks and football scores.  As the festive holiday season kicks off many families will be struggling to hold on to [...]