Jessica Lightfoot
Opinion: The Necessity of Buffer Zones in Parenting and Policy
What parenting a toddler and a newborn taught me about power and boundaries—and why California must protect communities from the shipping and warehousing economy. My son was born when my daughter was three years old. In those early days, my…
Op-Ed: To Make America’s Children Healthy Again, We Need to Understand What is Causing Increased Rates of Chronic Disease
There is talk in the political sphere about “Making America Healthy Again.” To go back to a time when it was rare to meet a child with a chronic condition, a condition like autism that has become common today. Twenty years ago, only 1 in 150 children were diagnosed with autism. Today, 1…
Op-Ed: The Grass Is Greener When It’s Real
Even Southern California Can Grow Grasses for Children Let’s take a moment to talk about the joys of natural grass for children. Real grass has the smell of Earth, of life, of renewal. Walking on real grass is pleasant and…
Op-Ed: For the Love of Children, Please Stop Using Glitter
By Jessica Lightfoot As the mom of a toddler, I have one simple request: please, for the love of children, stop using glitter. It may sound frivolous. Glitter is superfluous; no one needs it. I might go as far as…