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Your Child’s Online Privacy: An Intro

Aug 10, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée A modern challenge for parents is protecting their children’s privacy online—both a...

Is Copper Cookware Safe?

Aug 07, 2018

Increasingly, people are learning that nonstick pots and pans are coated with perfluorochemicals (PFCs), which pose health risks. And they are a family of persistent...

Is Your Child Cheating on Tests With Technology?

Aug 06, 2018

by editorial team According to a 2017 study by McAfee, 47% of students have seen or heard of a student using their mobile phone to cheat on an assignment or a test;...

10 Tips to Help Parents Talk to Kids about Internet Safety

Aug 03, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Children are society’s most valuable and vulnerable demographic. And many parents strive to optimize their...

Using Everyday Items as Nontoxic Baby Bath Toys

Aug 01, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Kids love taking baths—splashing around, and playing with their toys. However, are your...

How to Help A Child with Their Social Skills

Aug 01, 2018

by editorial team Do you know how to help your child with their social skills? As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to teach your child social skills even...

Criteria for Choosing an Organic Towel

Jul 27, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Most people don't realize that their towels can be a source of toxic exposures. When selecting new towels, you...

Children’s Privacy Online: For Kids Who Type

Jul 26, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée As with any land of opportunity, the cyber world offers both possibilities and risks. Just as we teach...

How Technology Contributes to Obesity in Children

Jul 25, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Is Technology to Blame for Childhood Obesity? Childhood obesity is a primary concern worldwide, including in...

Is My Damp Bedroom Causing Health Problems?

Jul 25, 2018

by editorial team Bedrooms can feel damp and humid sometimes. When the outdoor humidity level is high, that makes sense. Temporary dampness comes and goes with...

Sexualized Texting or “Sexting”

Jul 25, 2018

by editorial team The days of passing “notes” to a crush in biology have long passed. Teens (as well as younger and older children) can now use...

Clean Your Shower of Mold and Mildew Without Toxic Chemicals

Jul 20, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Showers can accumulate mildew and mold that can stain the grout and caulk in your shower. Keeping the shower...

Parents: Do You Know About the Deep Web?

Jul 18, 2018

by editorial team Most parents worry about their kids and spend countless hours preparing for worst-case scenarios. We try to buy the best car seats,...

Advice for Parents About Online Pornography

Jul 17, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée With the advent of smartphones, it may seem next to impossible to control what your child sees on the web. While this...

Digital Screen Time and Vision Problems

Jul 17, 2018

by editorial team Electronic devices with visual displays are here to stay and feature prominently in kids' daily lives for communication, school work, and...

How To Get Rid of Mold On A Ceiling

Jul 16, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Mold is common in the home. It's tracked in on shoes and clothes from the outdoors, and enters the home when the...

How to have safe drinking water

Jul 16, 2018

I drink filtered tap water as often as I can. Drinking bottled water has seemed not worth the cost, high carbon footprint, and exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals...

Sleep is Crucial For Healthy Kids

Jul 14, 2018

by editorial team The National Sleep Foundation reports that ninety percent of surveyed individuals admitted to using a technology device within an hour of bedtime,...

How To Get Rid Of Smelly Carpet Odor The Nontoxic Way

Jul 10, 2018

by editorial team When kids are little and catch the flu, they just want to stay in bed and sleep. That is, until their stomach says otherwise. The race to the...

How to Choose A Nontoxic Baby Crib

Jul 09, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Our toddlers spend about 12-14 hours per day (night time and naps) sleeping in their bed during their first 2 years...

Tips to Reduce Mold Exposure at Home

Jul 07, 2018

Mold, “a fuzzy-looking growth on the surface of organic materials,” appear in different colors: grey, green, yellow, orange or various other colors....

Create a Nontoxic Nursery

Jul 02, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée When my son was first born, I was scared. How will I know the “right” way to raise a child? How will I...

Cyberbullying: What It Is, and Tips to Protect Your Children

Jun 30, 2018

Frequent conversations with your children about cyberbullying can help them feel safe and supported. Together, you can figure it out. And, perhaps, that's the key...

Tips for Buying Chemical Free Soaps And Shampoos

Jun 25, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Our kids watch our every move. They learn by example, by our actions. When we choose nontoxic products—like...

Should your home be mindful too?

Jun 21, 2018

The media is reporting that Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have moved into the first and only Manhattan residential building designed by the late Zaha Hadid,...

5 Tips for Nontoxic Pillows That Can Improve Your Sleep and Health

Jun 19, 2018

Many of us are short on time, and short on sleep (especially new moms). Sleeping on a nontoxic, comfy pillow can help improve the quality of those precious...

Tips to Set Up Facebook Privacy Controls

Jun 12, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée With the integration of the internet into our lives, keeping children safe from online risks requires parents...

How Do You Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Your Bed?

Jun 11, 2018

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée As moms, we do the seemingly impossible: Juggle our kid’s schedules, work full-time jobs, maintain our...

The air purifier I use for my family

Jun 08, 2018

One of the most common questions I'm asked is, "Which air purifier do you use?" Recently, after speaking at a wellness event for the Brown Alumni Club of NY, my...

Monitoring Children’s Digital Footprint

Jun 06, 2018

By editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée Looking around, it becomes obvious how digital devices have seeped into every aspect of...

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Your Child’s Online Privacy: An Intro

Aug 10, 2018

Is Copper Cookware Safe?

Aug 07, 2018

Is Your Child Cheating on Tests With Technology?

Aug 06, 2018

10 Tips to Help Parents Talk to Kids about Internet Safety

Aug 03, 2018

Using Everyday Items as Nontoxic Baby Bath Toys

Aug 01, 2018

How to Help A Child with Their Social Skills

Aug 01, 2018

Criteria for Choosing an Organic Towel

Jul 27, 2018

Children’s Privacy Online: For Kids Who Type

Jul 26, 2018

How Technology Contributes to Obesity in Children

Jul 25, 2018

Is My Damp Bedroom Causing Health Problems?

Jul 25, 2018

Sexualized Texting or “Sexting”

Jul 25, 2018

Clean Your Shower of Mold and Mildew Without Toxic Chemicals

Jul 20, 2018

Parents: Do You Know About the Deep Web?

Jul 18, 2018

Advice for Parents About Online Pornography

Jul 17, 2018

Digital Screen Time and Vision Problems

Jul 17, 2018

How To Get Rid of Mold On A Ceiling

Jul 16, 2018

How to have safe drinking water

Jul 16, 2018

Sleep is Crucial For Healthy Kids

Jul 14, 2018

How To Get Rid Of Smelly Carpet Odor The Nontoxic Way

Jul 10, 2018

How to Choose A Nontoxic Baby Crib

Jul 09, 2018

Tips to Reduce Mold Exposure at Home

Jul 07, 2018

Create a Nontoxic Nursery

Jul 02, 2018

Cyberbullying: What It Is, and Tips to Protect Your Children

Jun 30, 2018

Tips for Buying Chemical Free Soaps And Shampoos

Jun 25, 2018

Should your home be mindful too?

Jun 21, 2018

5 Tips for Nontoxic Pillows That Can Improve Your Sleep and Health

Jun 19, 2018

Tips to Set Up Facebook Privacy Controls

Jun 12, 2018

How Do You Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Your Bed?

Jun 11, 2018

The air purifier I use for my family

Jun 08, 2018

Monitoring Children’s Digital Footprint

Jun 06, 2018

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