CankerMelts: Natural Canker Sore Solution

Last month, I shared with you the household herbal remedies I used to treat my daughter's first canker sore. One of the natural items my herbalist friend recommended was licorice root, specifically glycyrrhiza extract, which I did not have on hand. Now, I have discovered a canker … [Read more...]

Can You Imagine Your Kids Going to School 4 Days a Week?

In the summer, our school district's central office moves to a 4-10 work week (4 days a week for 10 hours) to save energy and give employees longer weekends, an idea that originated during the 1970's energy crisis. Some schools have tried a similar schedule during the school … [Read more...]

Jennifer and Kristen Featured on the BBC's "World Have Your Say": Would You Stop Having Kids to Save the Environment?

First the New York Times, now the BBC! Today, Eco Child's Play's Kristen Chase and myself were featured on the BBC's program "World Have Your Say". The topic was "Would you stop having children to save the environment?" I was invited to join the conversation with John … [Read more...]

Want Your Family to go Green? Read Eco-Friendly Families

Many of our readers come to our website looking for ways to start their families down the green path to eco-friendliness. Help is on the way for these families in a complete guide for families. Eco-Friendly Families, written by Helen Coronato, is designed to "guide your family … [Read more...]

Will the EU Ban Food Colorings to Reduce ADHD and how will the FDA React?

Last September, we reported that food additives and colorings were linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. In fact, all children are affected, not just those who develop ADHD. Despite calls from activists to ban artificial food dyes, many of which … [Read more...]