Being in nature has proven benefits to the health and wellness of your whole family. Especially if you practice Shinrun Yoku (or Forest Bathing), which is a way to immerse all of your senses while walking in forests and other naturally healing environments. This weekend I had a wonderful experience of Forest Bathing. As I walked …Read More
Real Solutions for School Bullying Since school is now back in session for many kids, I’d like to share a beautiful story with you. It’s a story about an amazing teacher who helps children who are struggling to connect – the ones who are being left out or at risk of becoming bullied by peers. …Read More
Summer brings plenty of opportunities for kids to be outdoors. More time in nature is healthy, but children can be vulnerable to certain hazards – sunburn, insect bites, poison oak or ivy, cuts, abrasions, and other injuries. The good news is you don’t need to expose your kids to toxic drugs or chemicals to keep …Read More
Summer is almost here and I’ve been enjoying sitting out in the mid-day sun, soaking up the rays. Safe sun exposure is key to a healthy summer. We used to think we had to lather sunscreen on our kids whenever they were going to be out in the sun. Now we’re learning that we need …Read More
There’s been some progress made, but there are still a lot of toxic toys being sold that have unsafe levels of chemicals. U.S. PIRG is a non-profit advocate for consumers. They have done a lot of investigative research into children’s toys. The video below shows some of what they have found in tainted toys. Even …Read More
Children have a fundamental need for play. It’s as important to their development and well-being as eating and sleeping. Play needs to be fun, it should be child-led, inspire imagination and creativity, and it also must be free from toxic toys. Babies and young children must have the safest, non toxic, natural toy products available. …Read More
We recently received an email from a concerned parent asking about safe play sand for use in her children’s sandbox. Thank you Gail! This is such a great question. Did you know that most of the play sand you find in stores contains carcinogenic dust? Most sand is derived from quarried quartz rocks and contains …Read More
by Jane Sheppard See our recommendation for the safest sunscreen that is natural and non-toxic for babies and children – See Below Since my daughter and I both have fair skin and freckles, there are times we have to use sunscreen. I had to find the safest sunscreen available that is natural and non-toxic. While …Read More
U.S. PIRG News Release Parents Need Information to Protect Their Kids WASHINGTON, D.C.– Toxic chemicals can be found in common baby products, according to a new report released today by U.S. Public Interest Research Group. “The Right Start: The Need to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals from Baby Products,” documents toxic chemicals, including phthalates and polybrominated diphenyl …Read More