A new study finds that children who are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma, respiratory issues, or eczema. “Breastfed children showed lower prevalence rates of asthma, rhinitis and eczema, and the effect of breast feeding was more evident in boys than girls. Asthma and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
Commercialism, Children and Toys
Editor's note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. "Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!" I opened … [Read more...]
New Moon Girls: a Safe, Educational, and Ad Free Zone for Girls age 8-12
Have you ever taken a look at New Moon Magazine? If you are the mother of daughters, especially age 8 to 12 (and beyond), this is a magazine worth buying, reading and talking about with the girls in your life. As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for quality non-fiction for … [Read more...]
Proof There Really is Nothing Good on Kids' TV
Like we needed a study to tell us parents this. Still, with the average kid watching FOUR HOURS of television per day, some of us haven't figured it out yet. Here's what the University of Illinois study found out about what's on that TV: Only 13 percent of the programming … [Read more...]
A Toxic Chemical Guessing Game: Fun For Mommy
Okay ladies and gents. I've got a list of ingredients along with a teeny tiny blurb from reputable sources. You pick the product. Yes, I want you to look at the chemicals and try to guess what product they come from. Butyl Acetate: Oxford University recommends the use of … [Read more...]
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