When it seemed like other countries *cough* CANADA *cough* were leading the way in banning unsafe chemicals from toys and baby products, the US Congress finally joined the 21st Century and banned phthalates, with state bills being credited for leading the way. As my Cool Mom … [Read more...]
Listen To Your Children: Playing is Green
This morning I had the good fortune to play tennis with a recent high school graduate. Why good fortune? Have you spent time with a teenager lately? I mean, have you sat down and listened to them, really listened. Teens (rightly) believe that they can change the world. Their … [Read more...]
Mother's Milk: Breastfeeding Olympics with your Toddler
Editor's note: This guest piece was written by Summer about nursing a toddler. Summer is the stay-at-home mother of two monkey boys, a breastfeeding supporter, and never shy when it comes to talking about her breasts. You can read her voicing her opinions on parenting and life … [Read more...]
Mother's Milk: Kentucky Mom Asked to Leave McDonald's for Breastfeeding
Just when you thought that we didn't need a World Breastfeeding Awareness week, yet another mother, this time a young mom in Berea, Kentucky, is asked to leave a restaurant for breastfeeding her child. Kentucky actually has a law that forbids public interference of a … [Read more...]
Mother’s Milk: Breastfeeding While on Anti-depressants for Postpartum Depression
I always knew I would be the poster child for Postpartum depression. I struggled with depression since my freshman year in college (although I didn't know what it was back then; I called it homesickness) and had a major relapse in 2003 after a breakup of a significant live-in … [Read more...]
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