Archives for March 2011

5 Green Parent Posts: Heroin and Cornflakes, Natural Parents, Mother Jones Network, Enlightened Motherhood, and Inhabitots

Don't forget to click on the post title to visit the home blog for the full text! 1. Heroin and Cornflakes: You Are What Your Mother Ate Research provides new insight into why poor diet during pregnancy negatively affects offspring’s long term health. Poor diet during … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: President Hank 2040

Show the Twitterverse you're a Hankhead. Say "@GreenCartoons, I'm a #hankhead!" and share your favorite Hank D and the Bee cartoon with the world. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons. … [Read more...]

Riding Bikes or Walking to School Improves Test Scores

Last week, I substituted in a fourth grade classroom on the day a writing prompt was given for statewide standardized testing. I was reminded of the stress and pressure around such testing. Anyone who works in public education knows, test scores are a big deal. Funding is … [Read more...]

When It Comes to Cancer; I Say Why Take the Chance

Jennae Petersen In January 2010, my 4 year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer (leukemia, to be specific). I still don’t like to use that word. In fact, I almost never say it. I don’t believe my daughter has ever said it, and she’s probably heard it only once or twice when … [Read more...]

Why Did the Chicken Take a Bath in Chlorine?

Janelle Sorensen, Healthy Child Healthy World: Unfortunately, this question is not the set up for a joke. It’s a common practice in the United States to disinfect chickens in chlorine baths. According to the new book, Planet Home, by Jeffrey Hollender and Alexandra … [Read more...]