The benefit of breastfeeding for children and their mothers is common knowledge, but is breastfeeding better for the environment? I was recently asked this question in response to Bill Maher's criticism of public breastfeeding and Facebook's refusal to post pictures of breastfeeding mothers. In honor of today's Breast Fest, hosted by the League of Maternal Justice, I will explore the issues of breastfeeding and the environment. According to EcoMall, "Breastfeeding is probably the most ... continue reading...
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Breastfeeding Benefits the Environment Too!
The benefit of breastfeeding for children and their mothers is common knowledge, but is breastfeeding better for the environment? I was recently asked this question in response to Bill Maher’s criticism of public breastfeeding and Facebook’s refusal to post pictures of breastfeeding mothers. In honor of today’s Breast Fest, hosted by the League of Maternal Justice, I will explore the issues of breastfeeding and the environment.According to EcoMall, "Breastfeeding is probably the most overlooked ... continue reading...
Mom, the World is Getting Greener
My six-year-old daughter has become quite observant to greening/green washing efforts around her. Her optimism is something to be cherished, when news of climate change, politics, etc. can be quite the opposite. She sees changes, and she tells me, "Mom, the world is getting greener."Out of the mouths of babes astute observations occur. On a recent shopping trip where we purchased 100% organically grown bed sheets from a major retailer, my daughter said, "Target is really going green." When we ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: Recall, Recall, Recall
Dangerous toy recalls have predominated the news lately. From magnets that can cause severe intestinal damage or death if swallowed to lead-based paints, mass marketed children's toys made in China are not fit for our youngest population or the workers who make them. The most recent massive recalls have come from major toy companies, such as Mattel (maker of Barbie, Batman, Dora, etc.) and RC2 (maker of Thomas the Tank Engine). Information that lead is harmful to our health is not new; ... continue reading...
9 Million More Toys Recalled by Mattel for Dangerous Magnets
This time my family is affected by the recent recall by Mattel. There will be tears in our household today, as toys Grandpa bought my daughter are included on the list. The concern is powerful magnets that can be swallowed and cause major damage. The list includes:Barbie and Tanner - hazardous magnetBatman - hazardous magnetPolly Pockets - hazardous magnetDoggie Daycare - hazardous magnet One Piece - hazardous magnetSarge cars - lead in paintAll affected toys were made in China. Another recall ... continue reading...
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