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by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Are you concerned about harmful chemicals in dishwasher detergent? We are. Dishwasher detergents can remain on cups...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   When my son was first born, I had no idea baby shampoos could have toxic chemicals.  I wish I had known! I...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Kitchen cabinets accumulate grime and dirt from everyday use. Over time, wood surfaces and door knobs...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Do you make time to cook at home so that you and your family can eat a healthier diet? Are you also...

The days of sitting down with the evening newspaper to marinate and mull over the national and local news are long gone. Today’s information is delivered fast and...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Face-to-face interactions are key to healthy social skills. For young people, they are essential...

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Building values for healthy living have long been on a parent’s radar, and most parents agree that...

Give technology a bedtime. by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   The world wide web is a wonderland of information and entertainment. And it's...

While live streaming services like YouNow have been around for a while, many other apps have started incorporating live streaming features as well. Facebook has Facebook...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Cooking utensils and disposable eating utensils are often made of plastic, and sometimes vinyl...

Forcing connections in the offline world can lead to some of the truest connections. by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Social media and other...

by Sophia Ruan Gushée   An environment—like in our homes, schools, and workspaces—can be designed to support therapeutic effects....

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Selfies—self-portrait photos taken by one’s smartphone—is a modern phenomenon.   24+...

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Digital screens and other technologies have made it more challenging for parents to get their kids to...

Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families works hard to protect us from toxic chemicals by fighting to strengthen laws, working with retailers to phase out hazardous chemicals...

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Cell phones can often feel like an appendage of ours. The average consumer is estimated to check his or...

by the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Convenience is more important than ever before as our lives have become more hectic than ever. As a...

Talking to your kids about sexting should be as common as talking to them about healthy eating and exercise. By the editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée. ...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Ceramic mugs can be nontoxic as long as the mug doesn’t contain high levels of lead. Conventional mugs are...

by editorial team   Do you or your child spend a lot of time playing games online? If the answer is “yes,” then we have online gaming safety tips for you....

by editorial team   Children’s exposure to pornography is not harmless fun. In fact, it may not be harmless for adults either. Long gone are the titillating days...

by editorial team   What Is Online Grooming? While rare, grooming can occur in real life or online. Grooming is when a predator reaches out to someone (including...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Are you looking for a glider chair—whether for a baby on the way, or for just a comfy chair to relax in? ...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Dinner plates are often made of glass or ceramic. For children, however, these materials can be dangerous: One...

 by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Lead is a toxic metal commonly found in rocks and soil. It cannot be seen, smelt or tasted. (1) While...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Who would ever think that rugs designed for nurseries could pollute our indoor environment? I certainly didn't...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Ceramic-coated versus Teflon cookware: Which one is healthier? Below are key pros and cons of ceramic-coated cookware...

by Angela Cummings and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Ceramic is generally considered among the healthiest materials used throughout the home, from cozy warm mugs to...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Summer is wrapping up and parents are entering back-to-school mode, making it a great time to stock up on food...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   Chemicals found in standard cutting boards may off-gass volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air and leach...