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 enthusiasm is contagious and they don't see the boundaries that we sadly erect in our adult lives. As I asked her about her day she mentioned that her father drove to work. She thought he should walk, drive or take the ... continue reading...
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Renovating Safely With Young Children – Study Finds Lead Exposure Risk in Renovation
Are you considering adding on or updating that old bathroom or kitchen? As housing prices climbed, more and more families have turned to renovation instead of moving to increase their living quarters. Popular TV programs glorified the trend and contractors were kept busy round the clock. I know, we were one such family! Unfortunately, a new study, found fixing up 'This Old House' may increase exposure to lead in young children. The study conducted by researchers at Cincinnati Children's ... continue reading...
The Story of Stuff and the Next Generation
My mother just turned 65 and, wise woman that she is, requested no presents. She did however, request that we all go down to the Starlight Lounge and dance our fool butts off! She is a woman who has her priorities straight: people are fun, stuff is...well, it's just stuff. This past week, I went into a Wal-Mart for the first time in about two years and I thought my head was going to explode just from the sheer volume of stuff and the incessant beeping of the registers! As I looked around all ... continue reading...
More and More and More Magnet Toys Recalled – Let's Go Back To Blocks
After spending the Spring hearing over and over about Magnetix magnet toys recalls, I finally took all toys containing magnets, regardless of the brand, away from my preschooler. Though I’ve been tempted from time and time and encouraged by said son to buy more, I’ve resisted. I’m glad I did as yet another huge recall was announced this week. MegaBrands pulls 2.4M Magnet Toys The figures were sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys “R” Us, Kmart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 ... continue reading...
Nursery Water Not Good For Babies – Bottled Water With Added Fluoride Under Fire
As more and more companies use natural, green and healthy labeling to promote their products, there is bound to be some that step over the line. As I wrote about last week, parents are increasingly aware of the role that fluoride plays when it comes to healthy teeth. While the experts disagree on whether added fluoride in small amounts is necessary, companies as diverse as toothpaste manufacturers and more recently bottled water distributors have jumped on the bandwagon. Now one of them, ... continue reading...