Hank D and the Bee fell victim to a computer crash this week. But, you can always revisit the entire HANK D AND THE BEE series here. Thanks!
Joe Mohr’s Hank D and the Bee series
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I know what it is like to have a child born with a birth defect. As a parent, the worry and guilt an be overbearing if you don’t focus on the love and positive nature of the situation. My son was born with a congenital heart defect, and our lives have been simultaneously blessed by his being and challenged by concern and worry.
I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 16-years-old. Since I eat naturally, my diet is low in fat. A new study has found that a mother’s high fat diet combined with genetic factors actually increases a child’s risk of being born with a defect, specifically congenital heart defect and cleft palate. At least this is one cause I can rule out with my son’s condition, although I have given up searching for a cause.
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I don’t have an iPhone, but the world of apps fascinates me nonetheless. I’m slowly accruing a personal list of apps that I’ll get someday when it makes sense for me to have an iPhone. As of now, since iPhone requires you to go through AT&T’s service and there’s no coverage where I live, no iPhone for me.
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Take your child backpacking!
One of the joys of summer is exploring nature. Car camping has its place in family fun, especially if your children are really young, but nothing compares to backpacking for true wilderness adventure. I have just returned from four days of backpacking and am planning a trip with my daughter this week. From building character to spending true quality time together, there are so many reasons to take your child backpacking. Unfortunately, if you don’t plan accordingly, your trip could end up with tears and frustration. Here are five things I have learned about backpacking with children.
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Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons.
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True or False: The government prohibits dangerous chemicals in personal care products, and the beauty industry wouldn’t risk using them.
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Nothing goes better with summer than soft sand and cool water. Use these tips to make sure you’re swimming in safe waters.
- Pick a beach that is tested regularly for cleanliness and that notifies you when it is unsafe to go in the water. Contact your local or state environmental protection office or public health agency. Oftentimes you can do an on-line search of your favorite beach’s name with the words “water quality” to find information.
- Wait at least 24 hours after a heavy rainfall before swimming. Heavy rains can stir up polluted sediment and cause sewage systems to overflow into storm drains.
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Editor’s note: The following is a guest post by Way Basics. In general, we don’t publish content written by companies, but we thought the message was important for our readers to consider, especially if your child’s room is filled with particle board or MDF furniture and play things.
With many of today’s consumers choosing to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not only are they choosing to further the “green” movement, but also are choosing to live a healthier lifestyle.
Nearly every day we are exposing ourselves to toxins that surface in products such as bookcases, end tables, and computer desks. The culprit: formaldehyde. Considered a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), Formaldehyde is readily found in particle board and MDF and is used as a binding agent to allow the wood chips and fibers to adhere to each other.
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