4 Warning Signs of a Bad Babysitter Every Parent Should Know

Janelle Sorensen The first time you leave your child with a stranger can be tense and difficult. Oftentimes your baby cries and reaches for you – an invisible string yanking at your heart as you pull away. Oftentimes a lone tear (or twenty) glides silently down your cheek. And … [Read more...]

Do You Know If Your Baby Products Contain Flame Retardants?

Janelle Sorensen Do you know what your nursing pillows, stroller cushions, and other foam baby products are made of? Did you know many contain flame retardants? Clearly it’s important to prevent fires, but some of the methods we use to do so are much more effective than … [Read more...]

Do You Know If Your Baby Products Contain Flame Retardants?

Janelle Sorensen, Healthy Child: Do you know what your nursing pillows, stroller cushions, and other foam baby products are made of? Did you know many contain flame retardants? Clearly it’s important to prevent fires, but some of the methods we use to do so are much more … [Read more...]

What’s a Better Juice Box? (Do You Know What’s In Yours?)

Janelle Sorensen, Healthy Child Healthy World: About the only time we buy juice boxes for our kids is when we’re headed on a long road trip or when we go camping. But that’s just us. In most American homes, juice boxes are a convenient staple and many moms see the word … [Read more...]

Air Fresheners’ Real Impact On Indoor Air Quality

Surprisingly, despite the economic downturn, the global sales of air fresheners are on the rise. According to the Wall Street Journal, “[c]ertain life events prompt consumers to buy more air fresheners. Getting a pet, moving to a new home, getting married and having children all … [Read more...]