New Releases

School's out for a little while longer, which makes this the perfect time to catch up on good reads during the rest of winter break.  Keeping your child engaged in reading, and other educational activity will prepare them for when classes are back in session. Here are a few new releases your child will enjoy!


1. The Island of Bum Bum Ba Loo by Daniel Errico
Need a bedtime boost? Let your child journey to the rhythmical island of Bum Bum Ba Loo
 where explorers will show them the land, meet the king and queen, and dance with locals until they drift off into la la land.


2. Ruthless (Pretty Little Liars #10) by Sara Shepard
The next installment in the PLL franchise, Ruthless, digs deeper into the secrets and lies that keep Emily, Aria, Spencer, and Hannah close together.  What they don't realize is that A's not far behind.  If your little girl hasn't started this series yet, now's the perfect time.


3. Witch and Wizard: The Fire by James Patterson
The third installment in Witch and Wizard series is a fantastic read your middle schooler. This fantastic journey filled with adventure, allure, strength, and determination could only have come to life through the eyes of the illusive James Patterson.


4. Big Nate and Friends by Lincoln Peirce
Big Nate's got an impressive imagination.  Your child will enjoy his raucous adventures over and over again.  You may have to take this one from them!


5. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (Fudge) by Judy Blume
While a Judy Blume novel may not seem like a new release to you, it is being re-introduced to a new generation of readers.  Tell your child how awesome and magical these books were to you, and we're sure it'll peak some interest! Then get them hooked on the other books in the series.

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"That's what I love about Aibileen, she can take the most complicated things in life and wrap them up so small and simple, they'll fit right in your pocket."-Kathryn Sockett, The Help. 

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Hobbes: Waddaya think Calvin? Looks like a long way down.

Calvin: Nah, piece of cake. Let’s do it. -Calvin and Hobbes

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"Money is a needful and precious thing,--and, when well used, a noble thing,--but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for. I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace."
-Louisa May Alcott, Little Women

Current News

With Thanksgiving just a day away, everyone's thinking the same thing. Food, food, and more FOOD! Read the articles below, all dedicated to food. The good, the bad, and the super sweet!
Happy Thanksgiving from Healthy Start Academy


1. Jelly Belly Makes For a Sweet (And Superhit) Single!
Singer/Songwriter Kina Grannis was looking for an extremely creative way to film the music video for her song "In Your Arms". With the help of director Greg Jardin and 30 volunteers, they created background scenes made of Jelly Belly jelly beans.  After 2 years, and using over 200,000 jelly beans, you can check out Kina's amazing work of art on YouTube.


2. Cut Back on Food Waste this Thanksgiving
It's estimated that this holiday season (Thanksgiving to New Years), American households will have an extra 5 million tons of food! Read more from this article to find out ways to prevent extra, or left over food, from going to waste.  Our favorite? Donating extra dried and canned goods to food banks and shelters.


3. 3Q's: How to Eat Healthy around the Holidays
It's the beginning of the holiday season, time to indulge and enjoy foods you only get during this time of year.  And while eating these festive, favorite foods, will make you all fuzzy inside, over-indulging will do a number on your health.  Read this article and keep your family happy and healthy on Turkey Day.

#WordsofWisdom

"But Thanksgiving is more than eating, Chuck.  You heard what Linus was saying out there. Those early Pilgrims were happy for what had happened to them, and we should be thankful, too. We should just be thankful for being together. I think that's what they mean by 'Thanksgiving,' Charlie Brown.

-A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

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"So if you want to find somebody to blame for the way I am, I guess you'd have to start with the public education system."