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What’s Keeping Me Up At Night

Who knew that a 14-month-old could show so much affection? My son Michael has reached the stage of massive exploration, having just gone from three steps to steady walking within a week. But he has also started to give us endless cuddles and kisses. My favorite is his “pat pats”: when you pick him up [...]

talking about toxics; baby shower

Talking about Toxics; What to Say at a Baby Shower Most of the time, I’m an organizer that works for better regulations for toxic chemicals. I’m interested in making sure that none of the “stuff “ we use everyday, such as shampoo, lotions, dishwashing detergent, floor wax, toys, couches, rugs or flooring, contains chemicals that [...]

One Mom Talks About Her Role in Earliest Exposures, a Study of Toxins in Pregnancy

This post is the first by several mothers who, in a monthly series, will chronicle their relationship with environmental toxins during pregnancy and breastfeeding. To see the article that spawned these posts read “The Toxic Truth: How Everyday Products Threaten Healthy Pregnancies.”