Arsenic in Children's Saliva and Urine: Study says CCA Playgrounds Not to Blame

I have always enjoyed the aesthetics of a wooden playground over metal and plastic play structures, but in order for the wood to hold up to the elements, it is treated with chemicals that are toxic. The Safe Playgrounds Project explains: Arsenic-treated wood has been used to … [Read more...]

Co-Sleeping is Safe, Despite Alarmist Media Claims

Many of our readers and writers have safely slept with their infants, babies, and toddlers for many years. Co-sleeping is one aspect of attachment parenting, and in western cultures, it comes with controversy. Natural Papa explains: Co-sleeping is one of the principles … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Greenzys Eco-Friendly Plush to Slow Death By Rubber Duck

1. Greenzys Literature-Based Eco-Friendly Plush I do love soft, cuddly plush toys, and I had quite the collections as a child. I am thrilled to see more environmentally-themed and eco-friendly materials used in stuffed animals. Greenzys is a new line of earth-friendly plush … [Read more...]

Mothers Who do not Breastfeed 50% More Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes

Yesterday, we delivered some somber news regarding breastfeeding and grade III breast cancer tumors. Although we disagree with the previous study, we felt it was time to deliver some good news about the protection breastfeeding offers to women's health. According to an … [Read more...]

Shocking New Study Finds Long Term Breastfeeding Increases Grade III Breast Cancer Deaths

It has long been believed that breastfeeding beyond a year reduces the risk of breast cancer in women. Just last year the New York Times reported: There is new evidence that breast-feeding is associated with a lower incidence of breast cancer among a group of younger women who … [Read more...]