A Swedish study found that the rate of autism is higher for children in houses that have PVC vinyl flooring. The children in the study were apparently affected by the phthalates that are emitted from the material. Infants and toddlers who had vinyl floors in their rooms were … [Read more...]
Flame Retardant Whales
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/KAUpz4t71J4&hl=en&fs=1] One of the great blessings of my adult life was a summer vacation spent with my husband and children at Catalina Island Camps. We spent the better part of the week learning about the ocean, our food supply and … [Read more...]
Dear President Obama, Hold the EPA & FDA Accountable: Get Toxic Chemicals out of Infant Formula
As if we don't have enough to worry about with BPA in infant formula, now the Environmental Working Group warns us that perchlorate (a rocket fuel ingredient than can interfere with infant brain development) is showing up in infant formula. Mix that formula with tainted water … [Read more...]
Genius Starts with "Sickly" Youths
Geniuses have something in common. I mean, besides snagging Nobels and the ability to solve endless Sudoku puzzles. University of California researchers have found that many were "sickly" kids. They analyzed archival evidence from 70 studies, including data on 282 … [Read more...]
Free and Cheap Things To Do In Genesee County, Michigan or In Your Town
If you live in a northern climate like I do your kids are probably going stir crazy and take to the yard any day that the sun is shining. Cabin fever is probably driving you all a bit mad but maybe you don't have much money to spend on taking the kids out for entertainment. The … [Read more...]
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