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Eco Friendly Halloween Finds by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Halloween, like many other holidays, is a love-hate day for me. I love the tradition, the fun of dressing up as someone or something completely different from myself, the exci ... Read on »

Green Lunch Giveaway Winner! by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Thank you Citizenpup for sponsoring our Green Lunch Giveway, and congratulations to Sonya of Sanity is for Those Without Children (love the name!) for winning. Sonya wrote, & ... Read on »

Ineffective, Inappropriate, Unsafe Vaccines Make Parents Question Whether to Vaccinate at All by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Last week, I participated in a community-based conversation about vaccinations at our local library that included two of our medical center’s nursing staff and a bunch o ... Read on »

BPA Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Behavior Changes in Toddlers by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Bisphenol-A (BPA) has already been linked to loads of problems, but now scientists ask, is it making our kids mean, too? The latest research links BPA exposure during early pr ... Read on »

Dr. Sears’ Happy Baby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Every parent wishes for a happy baby…did you know an organic baby is also a happy baby? That’s the premise behind Dr. Sears’ new book HappyBaby: The Organi ... Read on »

iPhone Apps for Kids: iPlay n’ Learn From Parents Magazine by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting I am not a fan of electronic gizmos for kids, but I am a Mac fan. When offered an opportunity to review a new app for iPhones and iPod touch by Parents Magazine, I decided to ... Read on »

Thermos Foogo Phases Offers BPA Free Cups for Kids by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Ever since the confession announcement made by SIGG that their bottles made before August 2008 contained BPA every one’s been a bit leery about green products and their ... Read on »

Green Lunch Giveaway: Square Meal Kit by Citizenpip by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting The kind folks at Citizenpip have offered to give a Square Meal Kit to one lucky Eco Child’s Play reader! The Square Meal Kit features:• 1 insulated lunch bag ... Read on »

Irish Students Asked to Bring Their Own Toilet Paper to School by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Tough economic times have caused one school in Ireland to ask students to bring their own toilet paper. Parents received the following request last week from principal Catheri ... Read on »

No BPA, Lead, PVC, Phthlates: Eco-Friendly Munchgear Soup to Nuts Lunch Kit by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Unless you are lucky enough to send your child to a school with organic lunches and a farm to school program, you probably pack your child’s lunch. We’ve reviewed ... Read on »

The Body Toxic: Hazardous Chemicals in Everyday Things by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being is one of those books that freak me out…sometimes I just don’t ... Read on »

Win A Trip to LA And Train With Bob Harper From America’s Biggest Loser by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Last week I was lucky enough to be invited by the Grain Council to join Bob Harper in a Yoga class.Yes, I know, I won the jackpot on that one!We had a few quiet moment with Bo ... Read on »

Nestle: Chocolate Chips or Advocate of Bottle Feeding? by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Recently Nestle invited several high profile bloggers to their headquarters in Glendale, California. From their site:Nestlé understands the importance of listening dire ... Read on »

Eco-Friendly Merino Apparel For Kids with Unique Packaging by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Icebreaker’s Bodyfit line has long been loved by outdoor enthusiasts, and now children can benefit from the company’s eco-friendly New Zealand wool garments. Icebr ... Read on »

Michelle Obama, Sesame Street, and Republican Big Bird by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Michelle Obama made an appearance on Sesame Street touting the benefits of healthy eating and gardening.Who knew Big Bird was a Republican? » See also: What Is the Matte ... Read on »

Rebekah Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement.Her ... Read on »

EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards (and it ain’t pretty) by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Last week, while volunteering at my daughter’s classroom Halloween party, I flinched a little as I saw one of the other parents dutifully strolling around dispensing the ... Read on »

10 Eco-Friendly Toys Under $30 We’re happy to announce the 10 finalists today! by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting As the holiday season approaches we’re all looking for quality toys for our children. Readers of this blog, and increasingly the world at large are seeking toys that are ... Read on »

Green Toys: Recycled Cardboard Paintable Schoolhouse Promotes Creativity by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting Any parent knows that children love cardboard boxes. Often, the box a present comes in encourages more creative play than the toy it once contained. Imagination Box Co. was ... Read on »

The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers by Jennifer Lance Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in Parenting I knew going into having a baby that the mountains of diapers would horrify me from both a personal hygiene and environmental perspective. I also knew that I wasn’t game ... Read on »

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