We recently received the following question in the comment section of "Why I Chose to Ban Cell Phones From the Bedroom." For some insight, I reached out to one of the foremost experts on (and critics of) electromagnetic radiation, Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D., who is the Director of the … [Read more...]
Concerning Chemicals Found in Orbit Baby & Other Car Seats
While picking out car seats two-and-a-half years ago, my husband and I spent a fortune on the Orbit Baby car seat and stroller system solely because we were led to believe there were no concerning chemicals in Orbit Baby.While researching the product (both professionally and … [Read more...]
Instagram-Filter Baby Names & Other Millennial Trends
Ok, so you may have a favorite Instagram filter, but do you really love it enough to name your kid after it? Well, apparently Instagram-filter baby names are gaining popularity among Millennial moms. Why Insta-Names? BabyCenter lists Instagram-filter baby names as one of its … [Read more...]
Parenting VineDeas
Vine videos with random ideas, info and tips for parents... in 6 seconds or less. Q: What is vine? A: It's like Twitter for video. Looping video clips - 6 seconds max. Scroll down to check out a few of our parenting VineDeas. We're just getting started. … [Read more...]
Nail Polish Chemicals “In” Your Body
Don't you hate it when you realize your dad was right? Here's a quote from mine last night when I sent him a press release titled "Study Finds Toxic Nail Polish Chemical In Women’s Bodies". I have been telling every woman I have known for the last 30 years, but they didn’t … [Read more...]
Will Your Cell Phone Cause Cancer?
Will your cell phone cause cancer? That's the question Consumer Reports recently attempted to answer. The magazine points out that the medical community is divided, but public opinion is pretty clear. Most people are not concerned about cell phone radiation or limiting their … [Read more...]
Chicken Label Myths
The Truth Behind "No Added Hormones" and Other Claims Have you seen the new Foster Farms "skateboarding chicken" commercial that boasts "no added hormones"? It's cute. The two wannabe Foster Farms chickens dress up in skater clothes, hop on boards and cling to the back of a car … [Read more...]
The Sunscreen Debate
Cancer If You Do, Cancer If You Don’t—The Sunscreen Debate Continues. First the Environmental Working Group released its annual sunscreen safety guide, then Consumer Reports published its buying guide and, finally, the blogosphere lit up with backlash over Jessica Alba’s … [Read more...]
Small Space Nursery #ApartmentLife
Creating A Small Space Nursery In 4 Simple Steps #ApartmentLiving with a little one can require some "out of the box" ideas. As a first-time mom-to-be, I had to figure out how to fit another human being into our San Francisco apartment. So, we decided to turn our … [Read more...]
Child Identity Theft – Have You Checked Your Kid’s Credit?
Child identity theft is more common than most parents realize. Research shows that our kids could be 50 times more likely to have their identities stolen than we are. The fact is, kids’ pristine credit records can be far more valuable than yours or mine. Not only do they provide a … [Read more...]