Apr 7, 2021Because Health
Updated for 2021!This is a toolkit that is an easy to understand guide to best and safe practices for reopening childcare providers and schools during COVID-19. The toolkit has summaries of best practices from the CDC, EPA, and others in one place. Our recommendations...
Apr 7, 2021Hannah Donart, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
Updated for 2021!As childcare facilities and schools gear up for reopening, water quality is another area that can be affected by COVID-19 closures. Water stagnation in closed or sparsely used school facilities can lead to buildup of harmful pathogens and...
Mar 11, 2021Because Health
Artificial food coloring is readily abundant in the products we use everyday, especially in kids products like snacks, candy, and even medicine. These synthetic food dyes are made from petroleum and have been found to be carcinogenic, cause hypersensitivity reactions,...
Mar 10, 2021Because Health
Sometimes it can feel impossible trying to find snacks your kids will like that are still relatively healthy. There are so many different snack options out there and it’s hard to tell which snacks are free of refined sugars, dyes, and artificial flavorings....
Mar 10, 2021Because Health
It can be hard to find healthy snacks you can give to your kids (or even for yourself). That’s why we put together a bunch of snack combos that will help your kids get their daily intake of fruits, veggies, proteins, and fats without artificial flavorings and...
Nov 24, 2020Because Health
The holidays are right around the corner, which means we’re on the hunt for cool and unique gifts! That’s why we’ve put together gift guides for everyone on your list. Looking for non-toxic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and fun gifts for teens? Look no...
Nov 24, 2020Because Health
The holidays are right around the corner, which means we’re on the hunt for cool and unique gifts! That’s why we’ve put together gift guides for everyone on your list. Looking for non-toxic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and fun gifts for kids? Look no...
Nov 17, 2020Because Health
Updated for 2020! Sometimes it feels really had to avoid plastic baby products. Take sippy cups for example, how do you find a cup that’s made from safe materials and doesn’t easily break?! That’s why we did the research and found our favorite non...
Nov 12, 2020Brittyn Coleman
Increasing levels of toxics are an issue for all of us, but can be especially troublesome for those who may be predisposed to have higher toxic loads and decreased detoxification, such as children with autism. Toxic load refers to the accumulation of different harmful...
Aug 14, 2020Because Health
Updated for 2020! *whispers* The baby’s asleep! *silent celebrating* And, while the baby is snoozing away, you can actually eat some food and shower. While getting the baby to sleep can be a bit of a headache, figuring out where you will be gently laying them...
