Children today are bombarded with plastic, limiting toys that do not expand their imagination or aid their development. Not only can plastic toys be harmful to children's health, but the production of plastic toys further increases our dependence upon petroleum and leaves a greater carbon footprint than natural, wooden toys. There are many companies that produce wooden toys; however, not all of these companies provide information about the kind of wood they use or their sustainability ... continue reading...
A Guide to Reducing Your Families Impact on the Planet
This post comes courtesy of Lighter Footstep, a website dedicated to helping people live lighter, more sustainable lives...one step at a time. PORCHLIGHT: A Family’s Weekly Guide to Reducing Your Impact on the Planet at HomeWritten by Sonya K. Hess_____________________________________________________________Child-Raising: Three ways to lighten your impact on the planet AND economizeChildren have become a fad: grocery store tabloids map celebrity-babies’ every move, note who is riding in which ... continue reading...
More Thoughts on the Thomas the Tank Engine Lead Paint Recall: Children Around the World Should Be Protected
The recall of Thomas the Tank Engine toys, as well as other recent recalls, reminds us that our children will never be safe until children are safe globally from harmful products in their toys. A recent opinion article in the New York Times by Christian Warren speaks to this issue. "The Little Engine That Could Poison" reminds us that the important lessons to be learned from these recalls is not only about the protection our own children, but "regulating environmental poisons in the global ... continue reading...
Magnetic Dolls….Better Than Paper Dolls!
Two years ago, my daughter received a magnetic princess dress up doll similar to Melissa and Doug's Princess Elise Magnetic Dress-Up Doll. The magnetic parts adhere to the doll easily and are durable, compared to paper doll clothing. Not only are the magnetic backed wooden parts long lasting, but they are much easier for little hands to manipulate and thus do not cause the frustration. I remember being in tears as a child when my paper dolls tore, and these paper dolls required adult ... continue reading...
Britax Parkway Booster: A Less Toxic Car Seat
After discovering my children had the most toxic car seats evaluated by the Ecology Center, I purchased two Evenflo Big Kid Deluxe Booster Car Seats. These booster seats were lower on the list of toxicity and available locally, so it was an immediate solution to our toxic car seat problem. After one 20 minute car ride with the Evenflo Big Kid Deluxe Booster Car Seats, I developed a headache and my lungs felt weird. I am not a very chemically sensitive person, but the fumes off these seats ... continue reading...
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