2.3kviews Have you been buying “earth friendly” “biodegradable” baby wipes because you think they’re better for your baby and the environment? Though some wipes may live up to their claims, those made by Earth’s Best and The Honest Co. don’t appear to be among them. That’s why the law firm of Gutride Safier is investigating […]
Do you love daffodils and cherry blossoms…but hate pollen? As you’re oohing and aahing over the forsythia, are your kids sneezing, coughing and rubbing itchy eyes? Here are 7 ways to help your kids breathe easier throughout the pollen season. Why Is Pollen So Hard on Kids? Spring can be tough on little lungs, […]
720views Dollar stores may be appealing because they’re so cheap. But according to a new report, they also sell many products made from components contaminated with toxic chemicals. Those products include toys, jewelry, school supplies, cosmetics and even kids’ pajamas. Research done by the Campaign for Healthier Solutions, a national coalition of more than 100 […]
Here are three endearing books that can help kids appreciate a greener world, one that focuses more on loving kindness and appreciation for Nature than consumerism. George Saves the World by Lunch Time (Authors: Ley Honor and Jo Readman) George Saves the World by Lunch Time tells the story of a kid who’s determined to […]
You’ll spend a good third of your life in bed, so don’t you want that bed to be as comfy and healthy as possible? As it turns out, both comfort and health start with your mattress – and what it’s made from. We’re launching an occasional series to explain how to buy a green mattress. […]
828viewsWe often focus on poor air quality when kids are home in the summer and smog seems particularly intense. But even in September and early October, your community may experience Code Yellow and Code Orange days, both of which could make our kids sick. In this guest post from Clean Air Partners, based in Baltimore, […]
371viewsAre your kids being asked to bring hand sanitizer with them when they go back to school? Look for triclosan-free hand sanitizer when you shop. It’s better for you as well as your kids. 5 Ways Triclosan is Wrong Triclosan is a chemical compound that is added to many consumer products, especially hand sanitizer. It […]
4.2kviews“Cleaning product companies aren’t required to disclose the ingredients they use in their products, and what they’re keeping secret from you could be hazardous to your health,” reports Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), the respected non-profit research group that investigates toxic chemicals in the common household cleansers we use. In their “Dirty Secrets” study, […]
