Read more from Sommer P. at her blog, Green and Clean Mom, where she writes about how going green is sexy, sassy and fun. Sommer is a social networking and marketing consultant and passionate mother and teacher. Find her on twitter as @greenmom
The Swine Flu, Our Children and Handwashing
May 4, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
This morning my son had a runny nose and he asked me if he would die from the Swine Flu.
You Have Spinach in Your Teeth
April 26, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
Yesterday was a whirlwind and nearly eight hours of my time was spent advocating for something I believe so passionately in – safer products for our kids and transparency so I don’t have to carry cheat sheets in my purse and run home with written notes on a napkin about ingredients on a baby lotion.
Mother's Personality Affects Eating Habits of Children
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April 19, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
A study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) and University of Oslo found that mothers with negative thoughts and feelings are more likely to give their children unhealthy food to eat.
Think Green
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April 13, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
I love reading to my kids. I especially love reading to them about going green!
Reducing the Use of Plastics
April 6, 2009
| Posted in Recycling & Reusing
From personal experience I’ve learned that not everything that goes to the recycling station or the curb is indeed recycled and that makes me leery to buy plastic in the first place.
Atlantic Article Calls Breastfeeding 'An Instrument of Misery'
March 30, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
Hanna Rosin’s article “The Case Against Breast-Feeding” in the April 2009 issue of The Atlantic, has really brought out some strong feelings from both mothers and breastfeeding organizations.
Considering a Homebirth? Start With These Questions
March 23, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
There are some questions that you ought to try to answer for yourself before you decide.
Do We Protect Our Kids Too Much?
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March 15, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
How safe can things really be in life?
Why you shouldn't be ashamed to bottle feed your baby
March 9, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
Most moms know that breastfeeding is best for baby and for the moms that decide to breastfeed (it is a choice) there are a lot of great support groups online.
Three Key Dad Skills for Surviving Toddlerhood
February 23, 2009
| Posted in Family Living
For a dad, seeing your baby for the first time is a big eye-opener.