Court Upholds Congressional Ban on Toxic Toys

Yet another victory and more good news for toy safety happened to day, with a judge ruling that toys and baby products with pthalates must be removed from the shelves. “Today’s victory gives parents the certainty Congress tried to provide in the first place – that their children … [Read more...]

Let Them Eat Organic Blue Jeans

Blue dye #1 is a food coloring that used to be made from coal tar, but apparently we don't have to worry about coal in our candy any more. According to the FDA, blue dye #1 is now usually made from "raw materials obtained from petroleum." What an improvement - you get a dose of … [Read more...]

German 16-Year-Old Kim Undergoes World's Youngest Sex Change Operation

A German 16-year-old named Kim (born Tim) has become the youngest person to undergo a sex change operation. Paid for by the German health service, psychologists stated he/she was "without doubt a girl in a boy's body". Since the age of 12, Kim has been undergoing hormone … [Read more...]

The Benefits of Pet Ownership for Children

Last spring, my family had to cope with the loss of our 13-year-old mutt, Zooey. We toyed with the notion of another dog, but ultimately decided we weren't ready yet. Earlier today, however, I came across this startling statistic from the Humane Society of the United … [Read more...]

Combat Nature Deficit Disorder with Last Child in the Woods

Fellow Earth Mama and good friend, Meg sent me Last Child in the Woods as a birthday gift. I'm left to ponder, "has there ever been a better gift?". I believe in limiting my children's access to technology, in turning the television off (and I say THE because we have only one … [Read more...]