Surrounded as I am by moms concerned about their children, their planet and their lifestyle, it often amazes me how little concern is shown for sleep. Sales of organic food clothing and household cleaners are rising as parents become more and more aware of the hazards of … [Read more...]
Renovating Safely With Young Children – Study Finds Lead Exposure Risk in Renovation
Are you considering adding on or updating that old bathroom or kitchen? As housing prices climbed, more and more families have turned to renovation instead of moving to increase their living quarters. Popular TV programs glorified the trend and contractors were kept busy round … [Read more...]
Environmental Mercury and Autism – Are Vaccines Still a Culprit?
A new study released by The University of Texas demonstrated a clear connection between industrial mercury released and autism. Researchers studied Texas school district data and proximity of children to a mercury emitting site and found the prevalence of autism in the community … [Read more...]
TV-Turn-Off Week – A Green Opportunity
Though those of us in the eco sphere are celebrating Earth Day this week, many of us green or not are also observing TV Turn-Off week. Sponsored by The Center For Screen Time Awareness, the annual TV-Turn-off week encourages us all to get out from behind the screen and do … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Avoid Toxic Plastic – BPA, Synthetic Estrogens and Your Child
Last week I wrote about a study that revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus. BPA has been in the news recently; a New York … [Read more...]
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