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More..The report shows that less than 1 percent of children’s sleepwear is treated for flame-resistance, parents shouldn’t interpret this as a sign that 99 percent of jammies are safe. Far from it. In many cases, this simply means the original fabric was t
More..With Valentine's Day in the spotlight, the month of February often means romance for many couples, but the introduction of a newborn into the family can be so overwhelming and exhausting for new parents that your relationship ends up taking a back se
More..Turns out we’re all pretty much on the same page! While there were plenty of suggestions like using cloth diapers and safer plastic products, opening windows for ventilation, vacuuming with a HEPA-filter vacuum, and buying houseplants to filter indoo
More..The holidays are coming along with all of the trappings. As in visits with relatives. These can be tricky no matter what, but especially for those of us devoted to green living with relatives and beloved friends who are not. More often than not eco-f
More..Wondering if your little one is ready to start potty training? All children are unique in this area, but here are some loose guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
More..Unless fashion is a big deal in your family, chances are the only time you really think about clothing is while doing (endless amounts of) laundry. Dressing them day after day in clean outfits that fit growing limbs, free of stains, holes, and egregi
More..It’s that time of school year again. Cue those multiple trips to the local office supply store to buy notebooks, pens, backpacks, and everything else on your child’s back-to-school list. By now you know how to prepare your child for another year of r
More..Someone considers hand-me-downs the most eco-friendly option. Reusing what is already available is the greenest option. Hand-me-downs aren’t always perfect. They often reek of perfume-y detergent or dryer sheet residue, which can contain hormone disr
More..Another issue is the use of pharmacologically active ingredients like pansy and yucca extracts. Pansy contains cyclotide proteins that pose an allergy risk and are so bioactive they’re being investigated for use in medications. Similarly, yucca extra
More..These guidelines advise you to fill about half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. About a quarter of your plate should be protein, such as lean meats, black beans or tofu chunks. The remaining quarter should be grains—preferably whole grains,
More..Companies making ingredients such as vinegar and cooking oil didn’t have to test them as long as the scientific community agreed they were “generally recognized as safe” or have been used for a long time without problems. The rest would be food addit
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