26 US Crib Injuries a Day: Co-sleeping is Safer

Many opponents of the family bed and co-sleeping claim it is unsafe. It is true that injuries and tragic deaths have occurred when babies are placed in adult beds, but most of the time this is the fault of parents who do not remove bedding or practice safe co-sleeping … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: k & j Sunprotective Clothing, Magic Bean Wishes, Aqueduck, Baby Bullet, Pins on a Map

1. k & j Sunprotective Clothing It's hard to think of the need for sun protection when we have snow on the ground, but spring really is just around the corner (I sound like Ma in [amazon_link id="0060581859" target="_blank" ]The Long Winter[/amazon_link]). Although the sun … [Read more...]

Green Parent Round Up: Pediatrics, Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood, Irish Times, David Suzuki Foundation, & Z Recommends

Don’t forget to click the titles for links to the full articles! Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine: Adding Fuel to the Fire Increasing Evidence for Developmental Toxicity of Indoor Solid Fuel Combustion The importance of the adverse effects of air pollution on children's … [Read more...]

Five ways Green Parenting Can Help Your Kids be Happier and Healthier

Here are five relatively simple green parenting methods that will not only make your family (and the planet) healthier, they will also promote happiness in your home. 1. Eat Locally-Produced, Organically-Grown Food: Pesticides and herbicides have been linked to many health … [Read more...]

Are Temporary Tattoos a Health Risk to Children?

Update 10/23/17: You can now by henna tattoos body stickers. They even come in metallics! They are less messy and easier to use, but you can be more creative with a henna kit. Here's a summary of information I found when I researched the … [Read more...]