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What YOU can do to green your child’s classroom

Posted by The Green Mama on Sep 03, 2010
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The first day of school: it is a blessing and a challenge.  When your child is at home, it seems easier to be in control of their safety. Then one day your child goes off to their first day of school (think cute little back pack and a last wave as they disappear through the door) and everything changes. “My teacher said...” becomes a routine saying at home and all of the sudden your baby is demanding that you start recycling.

What your mama never told you about sunscreen

Posted by The Green Mama on Aug 19, 2010
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It’s enough to drive parents crazy: “Slather your kids in sunscreen!” we are told. Yet, we are learning that the majority of popular sunscreens might NOT provide protection from the worst of the skin cancers and might actually increase our children’s chances of getting some cancers.



Considering the Cause - New Report on Cancer

Posted by Cecelia on Aug 18, 2010
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If we use chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens in our daily lives (e.g. consumer products, food we eat, etc.) we are increasing our risk for developing cancer.

Birth Part 2: Why do so many American women die in childbirth?

Posted by The Green Mama on Aug 04, 2010
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My first baby was born in Chicago. At  home. When I would mention home birth in that city it was akin to saying: "I like to fly stunt planes--wanna set yourself on fire and take a ride with me?" Mothers were aghast.  I must be nuts, or at least horribly anti-establishment. 

Birth Part 1: Does natural birth matter?

Posted by The Green Mama on Jul 23, 2010
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 "All that counts is that the baby is healthy" is what many women are told and believe.  The research says something different: a woman's experience matters. A healthy woman experiencing vaginal birth is more likely to come out with a healthy baby and healthy self.  

Summer Sun Safety

Posted by Cecelia on May 27, 2010
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Summer is here in the northern hemisphere! Chicago had its first string of hot days – the lakefront path is crowded, kids are playing in the water and the air smells of sunscreen and B.B.Q’s.  With the sun shining down and the urge to take off all but my bottom layers, comes the inevitable question – Should I put on sunscreen today or not?

Fair Trade Your Home - From Top to Bottom

Posted by Cecelia on May 02, 2010
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The call to “Fair Trade your home” has been gaining attention recently. Recent awareness campaigns have shed light on the abundance of inhumane work conditions many around the world deal with, that we in the “developed world” exploit. Often it seems like overcoming such a complicated issue is impossible for just one person or family to do, but I found out it’s not such a big undertaking after all. Buying Fair Trade is a win-win proposition!

Ask the Green Mama: Green Parenting 101 tips?

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Dear Green Mama: In June I am going to have my first baby!  I don’t really think of myself as 

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Oh my Gosh! Green-Washed?

Posted by Cecelia on Apr 21, 2010
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Recently a lot of friends have been asking me “Is this cleaning product, lotion/soap/cosmetic, kid toy really green? Far from being a sustainable litmus test, I still cannot help but tilt my head, analyze and give my opinion.   I’m not looking into a green crystal ball to help me see through green-hype or green-washing. I’m using some basic guidelines to help me determine if something is truly green and if I want to buy/support/share it.

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