Eight years ago, when my son was one, he was given his first peanut; a rice cake smothered in peanut butter. That moment defined the starting point of our foray into the overwhelming world of food and seasonal allergies. He became lethargic, covered in hives and his face swelled. It was later confirmed that he…
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Risky Food Dye Still in Our Food
Yoo-hoo…Food and Drug Administration…where are you? The FDA is MIA. One of the FDA’s prime responsibilities is to protect the public health by assuring that foods are safe. Oops-they clearly forgot to read that part of their job description. A recent report from the National Cancer Institute showed a 9.4% increase in childhood cancer between…
Natural Flea and Tick Prevention for Pets
If you are a dog or cat lover you know that protecting your animals from fleas and ticks is high on the list for responsible pet care. In the northeast and other parts of the country ticks can run rampant, so keeping them off pets is essential. In August our chocolate lab, Mico, will be…
Chicago public school bans home-packed lunches
Say goodbye to mom’s homemade sandwich and hello to whatever the school feels like serving your child. A Chicago public school, Little Village Academy on Chicago’s Westside, has banned their students from bringing in a lunch packed from home. The students, unless they have a medical excuse, are REQUIRED to eat the food served in…
Recycling Bad Boyz: Tristin and Tyler
Meet Tristin and Tyler, twin brothers living in NYC, with a very important agenda. They want to keep the world clean and green. They have their own series called Tristin and Tyler’s Tales from the City!, which follows these 7 yr olds as they interview people going green in NYC. Each webisode is a green…
Barefoot Books Review and Giveaway
Small, indie bookstores seem to be a dying breed, but I recently discovered a gem that is sure to last, right in my own backyard-just outside of Boston. Barefoot Books is an independent children’s bookstore/publishing company with their flagship store located in the town of Concord, Massachusetts. My first visit to the studio literally took my…
Organic Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy
There is something so special about Valentine’s Day when you’re a kid. My kids spend endless hours reading through each valentine that comes home from school and sorting through all the candy, pencils and other loot. We gave a lot of thought this year about what to attach, if anything, to the valentines handed out in…
