The Cry it Out Method Doesn’t Even Work with Puppies

We got a new puppy! The first evening with a new puppy is a lot like having an infant. They cry and cry and cry. I have tried several different sleeping arrangements with past puppies, but that first night is always full of howls and yelps. When we got our little Hiro, I … [Read more...]

What The National Children’s Study Means To You

by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff Executive Director/CEO Healthy Child Healthy World www.healthychild.org Is there a link between the environment and illnesses such as pediatric cancer, asthma, allergies and behavioral problems? According to the scientists and doctors who advise … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Bumblelina, Cascades Recycled Gift Wrap, Plan Toys, Zomsters, Booda

1. Cascades eco-friendly wrapping paper I don't like wrapping presents. Not only can't I fold perfect corners, but I can't help but feel it is a waste of paper, especially for a large present. Sure children delight in tearing it to pieces, and I have tried saving it, but let's … [Read more...]

Take Action: Agent Orange Corn Coming to a Farm Near You!

When you hear "Agent Orange", what do you think of? Death, destruction, war, illness, deforestation, CORN? Cancer.org explains our most common association with this herbicide: During the Vietnam War, US military forces sprayed millions of gallons of herbicides (plant-killing … [Read more...]

6 New CA Laws That Affect Families: Booster Seats to Expired Infant Formula

It's always interesting to see what new laws are enacted at the start of the new year. Sometimes they make sense, sometimes they make you chuckle, and sometimes they just make you wonder what is wrong with this world that we need a law for that! Here's a round-up of new laws in … [Read more...]