WTF? Physical Education Doesn't Matter

Today was the end of the year awards ceremony at my daughter's school. A seventh grade boy, whom I love dearly, read a persuasive essay he had written about why they should have physical education class for 60 minutes a day every day. His arguments ranged from health to … [Read more...]

Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood [video]

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/maeXjey_FGA&hl=en&fs=1] We've written many times about the commercialization of childhood and the extent to which companies target our children for consumption of their products. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) has … [Read more...]

Roller Coaster of Emotions: Kindergarten, Green School Research and Melasma

photo credit: Andrew 94 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 … [Read more...]

Bleach Prescribed to Relieve Eczema Itching: Talk About a Toxic Bath!

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!” The New … [Read more...]

UK Growth Charts Adjusted for Breastfed Babies

Growth charts in the UK have not been updated since 1990 and were originally created based on the physical development of formula fed babies. New guidelines are being introduced that reflect the slower growth rates of breastfed babies. Using the new growth charts, more children … [Read more...]