Environmental Health

February 24, 2012

Last month I reached out for help from fellow moms across the nation. In the summer of 2010, my daughter’s best friend stood in the Gulf with tears streaming down her face as oil washed ashore in Alabama. Saving this region for our children and grandchildren means a lot to those moms who live along...

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Tammy Herrington

Environmental Health

February 22, 2012

This might be a face kids put on to make their friends laugh, but it's never a face parents want to see for real. Respiratory illness is rampant in this country, with more than 7 million kids suffering from asthma. Yet, last week, pediatricians, nurses and families across the country had to stop...

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Sarah Francis

Environmental Health

February 22, 2012

Photo credit: Photo by Flickr user epSos.de Trying to avoid toxic chemicals? Take a survey of the different spaces you occupy every day. We've covered ways to reduce toxic chemicals in your home and in your office . Today we're covering another common space: Your car. Try these tips to reduce toxic...

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Claire Moshenberg

Environmental Health

February 21, 2012

by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff Executive Director/CEO Healthy Child Healthy World www.healthychild.org Last week’s findings of arsenic in organic brown rice syrup may be even more frightening to parents than last year’s discovery of the cancer-causing substance in apple juice . That’s because organic...

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Rachel Sarnoff

Environmental Health

February 20, 2012

Sometimes it’s hard to discern what that funny smell is in your car if you have kids, pets, or both. But the smell I’m most worried about when I get into a car is that “New Car Smell.” Some folks love it because it means your car is bright, shiny and new. Personally, I’m not too keen on it...

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Rebecca Meuninck

Health Care Open Flexible Work Environmental Health

February 15, 2012

Welcome to Wellness Wednesdays! Join us on the MomsRising blog every Wednesday for tips, expert advice, and the latest news on wellness related issues, including: Breastfeeding Health care Paid Sick Days ...and so much more! Photo credit: Photo by Flickr user Mallu2007 It's going to be great: Look...

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Claire Moshenberg

Environmental Health

February 14, 2012

Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff Executive Director & C.E.O Healthy Child Healthy World On Valentine’s Day, the last thing you want to think about is whether toxic chemicals will prevent you from starting a family. But with rates of infertility on the rise and testosterone levels in decline, we may need...

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Rachel Sarnoff

Environmental Health Health Care

February 14, 2012

Photo credit: Photo by Flickr user Perfecto Insecto I used to love flipping through beauty magazines, devouring beauty tips, tricks, and recommendations. It was all so fun, and so out of reach. Because what's the one thing all of those sudsy face washes, rich eye creams, and sleek bottles of toner...

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Claire Moshenberg

Environmental Health Health Care Food!

February 13, 2012

Photo Credit: Photo by Flickr User Nils Geylen Happy (almost) Valentine's Day! Keep your holiday nontoxic with these easy, last minute tips. Find out how to take toxic chemicals out of your romantic meal and your Valentine's Day sweets, as well as DIY beauty gift ideas for your Valentine, and green...

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Claire Moshenberg

Paid Family Leave Childcare & Early Education Environmental Health Paid Sick Days Health Care

February 8, 2012

With presidential primaries in full swing, each state stands to enjoy a moment in the spotlight. As riveting as the recent political theatrics have been, the campaign season also underscores just how many important decisions are made at the state level. From education to health care to workplace...

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