A few weeks ago I traveled with Moms Clean Air Force to Washington DC to celebrate (and meet!) an incredible woman, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. This article was originally published over at Moms Clean Air Force I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples. ~Mother Theresa Last month…
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My Appearance on The Weather Channel: Talking With Your Kids About Climate Change
How I Ended Up on The Weather Channel One of my favorite things about my job is the unpredictability of each day. Unexpected events pop up all the time, keeping me on my toes. This week I was invited to appear on The Weather Channel, AMHQ with Sam Champion! I’m incredibly grateful to the wonderful team…
Mom Detective Asks: Is BPA Lurking in Your Fleece?
This piece was originally published over at Moms Clean Air Force. When my oldest son was born he was showered with all sorts of wonderful gifts from friends and family. One of our favorite presents was a bright red fleece blanket with his name monogrammed in big white letters on one of the corners. This…
Carpet Detective: My Hunt for a Chemical-Free Carpet
This piece was originally published over at Moms Clean Air Force. Air pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk according to new estimates released by WHO, showing that in 2012 around 7 million people died — one in eight of total global deaths — as a result of air pollution. 4.3 million of those deaths were attributable…
Give Children a Voice. Vote.
For those of you who are registered voters please take the time on Tuesday to vote. Your vote will make a difference. When I launched this site few years ago I made a conscious decision not to take a political stance on my blog. I wanted this to be a safe space for all and have always…
Summer, Clean Air and Organic Smoothies
I know many of you have already put those school backpacks in storage and are already in summer mode. Over here we have six more days of school and then bring on summer! I have to admit I’m both excited and apprehensive. It happens every year. I’m yearning for days without structure and time to…
Book Giveaway! Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child
Around 11 p.m. most nights I begin my nightly ritual. This routine has been in place since my three boys were born. I methodically go from one bedroom to the next listening for the same sound. Sometimes I hear it right away and other times it takes a few seconds, but I don’t leave until…