This pretend play activity can help your child with the idea of going away and coming back. Friends or family members can pretend to buy “tickets” (imaginary tickets or tickets made from construction paper) to get a ride. View this activity for more discussion questions and ways to play. View Activity
Cars, Planes, & Trains: Learning From Things That Go
Planes, trains, cars, trucks, and spaceships capture our imagination — helping us think about neighborhoods, communities, states, countries, and worlds beyond our own. When a child picks up a transportation toy, they have the opportunity to pretend they are anywhere they want to be. Help your child start to think like a scientist by asking questions … Continue reading Cars, Planes, & Trains: Learning From Things That Go
These Seniors Can’t Be Stopped By A Pandemic
Despite age and multiple health problems, many seniors are coping better than their younger cohorts with the isolation of COVID-19, recent studies suggest. Maybe it’s because they’ve faced adversity before. Diane Evans, a 74-year old resident of a senior center in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, suffers from depression and other health issues. These days, she … Continue reading These Seniors Can’t Be Stopped By A Pandemic
Pan-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spinach
If you have leftover sweet potatoes from Thanksgiving, it doesn’t take long to roast them with spinach. This recipe calls for sweet potatoes, spinach, honey, rosemary and chili powder, making it simple yet delicious. GET THE RECIPE
Perfect Day for Pesto
Tired of the flavors of Thanksgiving? Roasted red pepper pesto might be your answer. You can put this pesto on pasta, bruschetta or anything you want… Even yesterday’s turkey. GET THE RECIPE
Easy Chicken for Two
If you’re tired of cooking or your refrigerator is full of Thanksgiving leftovers that you don’t want, try making something simple for dinner instead. This sheet pan chicken for two with avocado salsa requires little preparation and a simple clean up. Plus, it’s delicious. GET THE RECIPE