More Benefits of Breastfeeding: Fewer Behavior Problems

A new study has got me thinking of my experiences as a teacher. How long did those disruptive children breastfeed for and is their a causal link? According to researchers at Oxford University, children who are breastfed at least four months experience less behavior problems at … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Green Kid Crafts, Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow, Scholastic Storybook Treasures, Altruette Nature Conservancy Charm, Under the Nile Endangered Species

1. Green Kid Crafts: Canvas Puppet and Guatemalan Worry Dolls One of the things I think I could do to become a better parent is to do more craft projects with my kids. Unfortunately, it is my nature to take on big projects. We've started a quilt, but in reality, finding time … [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...]

5 Green Products: Mama K’s Aromatic Play Clay, Joe Reilly, Love Crunch, Bambo Training Pants, Blessing Bank

1. Mama K's Aromatic Play Clay Unless you have a Celiac child or family member, you may not realize how sensitive to gluten these individuals are even to topical applications. My father got sick from hanging wallpaper with wheat paste, for example. Play dough is another … [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...]