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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...

by editorial team and Sophia Ruan Gushée   We live in a society that serves instant gratification: dinners come pre-packaged or are delivered soon...

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

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...

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;...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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,...