Caution: Your Child's Clothing May Harm Her

This is a warning sign. We see them often. When this sign enters my line of vision I know to slow down, be careful, and exercise CAUTION. I am beginning to think children's clothing needs a bright, yellow, caution sign. It is no longer enough to look for small items that may … [Read more...]

Danger – One in Three Public Schools Hazardous to Children’s’ Health. Is Yours One of Them?

A new report, One-third of schools built in air pollution danger zones, released this month found that one third of public schools are built within 400 meters of a major highway. Great- you might think – easy access right? Well yes, easy access but not so great for your … [Read more...]

New Study Finds High Levels of Toxic Fire Retardants in Children's Blood

Toddlers Have Three Times the Level of PBDEs as Their Mothers A new study finds that the concentrations of hormone-disrupting chemicals known as PBDEs in young children are significantly higher than their mothers. The investigation, conducted for the Environmental Working Group, … [Read more...]

A Big Soapy Greenwash From Dawn Dish Soap

As I washed dishes in a house we rented with friends in Maine this summer, I pondered the dish soap (yes, I know many of you are avid label readers, too-- what else is there to do when you wash dishes?). It was Dawn dish soap, and on the label it had a picture of a mallard duck … [Read more...]

The French Ban TV for Children Under Three

Showing infinite wisdom beyond Americans, the French have banned French television programs designed for children under three-years-old. Unfortunately, young French children are still exposed to TV programs broadcast from foreign channels on cable, such BabyFirstTV, but now those … [Read more...]