My Body My HouseWith environmental issues on the forefront of many peoples minds these days, there has been an increase of children's literature on the subject. My Body My House is one such book that focuses on the choices we make in our home that affect our body's health. Written by Lisa Beres and illustrated by Juila Woolf, My Body My House addresses "sick building syndrome", suspected as being responsible for almost half of the illnesses in this country. My Body My House ... continue reading...
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PlayGround Hazards: Sand and Pressure Treated Lumber
The weather is warmer, and children are spending more time playing outside and in parks. Just like many other products designed for children we have discovered, there are potential health hazards on the playground. Play sand contains carcinogenic dust, and wooden play structures made with pressure treated lumber contain arsenic compounds. Children love to play in the sand, but have you ever bought a bag of play sand? If you live in California, the bag of play sand is labeled with a ... continue reading...
Green Myth-Busting: “Natural” Beauty Products
Natural Soap?Myth: Beauty products sold as “natural” and “organic” at health food stores and coops are truly natural and organic. Facts: Some natural, organic beauty products are exactly what they claim to be; however, many of the trusted brands featured in health food stores and coops contain harmful ingredients and/or are not 100% natural. Anyone can claim their product is natural and/or organic, as there are no federal certifications or safety testing for beauty products. There are no ... continue reading...
More Bad News: Your Child's Car Seat May Be Toxic
We place our children in car seats to keep them safe, yet these very car seats may be full of toxic chemicals that could make our children sick. A new report from the Ecology Center was released on Wednesday. "Car seats save lives. It’s absolutely essential that parents put their children in them while driving," said Jeff Gearhart, the Ecology Center's Clean Car Campaign Director. "However, some car seats are safer than others when it comes to chemical composition. Healthycar.org makes it easy ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: Natural Baby Beauty Products
Many families make the choice to live a greener life when their first child is born. The addition of this pure being into the world causes parents to reevaluate their lifestyle choices, in terms of the impact it will have on the new child and the world in which the child will inhabit. Instincts to protect their offspring motivate parents to move towards organic foods and natural beauty products. For a newborn, breastfed baby, some of the first toxins that enter his or her body with will ... continue reading...