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9781459722958 English 1459722957 Children today have more toxins in their young bodies than adults do, and many of those poisons will remain there for their entire lives. Parents want to know what they can do to help protect their children and the world they will inherit. Eco-activist Manda Aufochs Gillespie offers parents a wealth of information about protecting themselves during pregnancy, detoxifying the nursery and green-proofing the home, choosing the right diapers and clothing, healthy options for skincare and food, car seats and cribs, and much more. "The Green Mama" offers parents a variety of practical options that will protect their children and everyone's future., From choosing environmentally friendly diapers to identifying the hidden toxins in children s food, cribs, car seats, and toys, "Green Mama "discusses topics that are vitally important to new parents. What are the most pressing problems facing new parents today? As the world has become increasingly more complicated, so has parenting. We are concerned about pervasive toxins in the environment and anxious to raise our children in ways that will protect them as well as safeguard our already fragile world. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, The Green Mama, shares what today s science and Grandma s traditional wisdom tell us about prenatal care for mothers-to-be, breastfeeding, detoxifying the nursery, diapering, caring for baby s skin, feeding a family, and healthy play redefining the basics of parenting for today s world. With an upbeat tone, stories of parents who have been there, real-world advice for when money matters more, and practical steps geared toward immediate success, "The Green Mama" engages and guides even the busiest, most sleep-deprived parent. The Green Mama helps parents become what they were always meant to be: experts on the care of their own children. ", What are the most pressing problems facing new parents today? As the world has gotten increasingly more complicated, so has parenting. New parents are concerned about pervasive toxins in the environment and anxious to raise their children in ways that will protect them as well as safeguard our already-fragile world.Manda Aufochs Gillespie, The Green Mama, discusses a variety of topics that affect the health and well-being of our children.You'll find help getting back to the basics, at a time when the "basics" are being redefined: clean air, nutritious food, simple play, healthy indoor and outdoor environments, and less stuff. Manda covers prenatal care for mothers-to-be, detoxifying the nursery, cloth versus disposable diapers, baby skincare, nutritious baby food, children's toys, and car seats.The Green Mama helps parents to become what they were always meant to be: experts on the care of their own children., What are the real dangers versus the imagined fears of parenting? Parenting today looks more stressful than ever, and for many it is. The world has gotten increasingly complicated: pervasive toxins, a destabilizing environment, and the ever-increasing speed of technology has ensured that the job of today's parents is very different than it was for our parents or grandparents. So, who do we turn to? Manda Aufochs Gillespie, The Green Mama, speaks to prominent North American scientists, researchers, and mothers to find out what the issues with the greatest impact on the health of our children are, and what can be done about it. Full of gentle guidance, humour, and encouraging stories from parents who have overcome obstacles, The Green Mama is the essential guide for today's parent. You'll find help getting back to the basics, at a time when the "basics" are being redefined: clean air, good food, simple play, healthier bums, and less stuff. The Green Mama helps parents become what they were always meant to be: experts in their own children. Throughout the text, Manda proves that when parents are empowered with good research and a willingness to try new things, it is possible to do a lot of good -- for their children and for the world. The Green Mama reminds us that our children dont need us to be perfect, they need us to make an effort.
9781459722958 English 1459722957 Children today have more toxins in their young bodies than adults do, and many of those poisons will remain there for their entire lives. Parents want to know what they can do to help protect their children and the world they will inherit. Eco-activist Manda Aufochs Gillespie offers parents a wealth of information about protecting themselves during pregnancy, detoxifying the nursery and green-proofing the home, choosing the right diapers and clothing, healthy options for skincare and food, car seats and cribs, and much more. "The Green Mama" offers parents a variety of practical options that will protect their children and everyone's future., From choosing environmentally friendly diapers to identifying the hidden toxins in children s food, cribs, car seats, and toys, "Green Mama "discusses topics that are vitally important to new parents. What are the most pressing problems facing new parents today? As the world has become increasingly more complicated, so has parenting. We are concerned about pervasive toxins in the environment and anxious to raise our children in ways that will protect them as well as safeguard our already fragile world. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, The Green Mama, shares what today s science and Grandma s traditional wisdom tell us about prenatal care for mothers-to-be, breastfeeding, detoxifying the nursery, diapering, caring for baby s skin, feeding a family, and healthy play redefining the basics of parenting for today s world. With an upbeat tone, stories of parents who have been there, real-world advice for when money matters more, and practical steps geared toward immediate success, "The Green Mama" engages and guides even the busiest, most sleep-deprived parent. The Green Mama helps parents become what they were always meant to be: experts on the care of their own children. ", What are the most pressing problems facing new parents today? As the world has gotten increasingly more complicated, so has parenting. New parents are concerned about pervasive toxins in the environment and anxious to raise their children in ways that will protect them as well as safeguard our already-fragile world.Manda Aufochs Gillespie, The Green Mama, discusses a variety of topics that affect the health and well-being of our children.You'll find help getting back to the basics, at a time when the "basics" are being redefined: clean air, nutritious food, simple play, healthy indoor and outdoor environments, and less stuff. Manda covers prenatal care for mothers-to-be, detoxifying the nursery, cloth versus disposable diapers, baby skincare, nutritious baby food, children's toys, and car seats.The Green Mama helps parents to become what they were always meant to be: experts on the care of their own children., What are the real dangers versus the imagined fears of parenting? Parenting today looks more stressful than ever, and for many it is. The world has gotten increasingly complicated: pervasive toxins, a destabilizing environment, and the ever-increasing speed of technology has ensured that the job of today's parents is very different than it was for our parents or grandparents. So, who do we turn to? Manda Aufochs Gillespie, The Green Mama, speaks to prominent North American scientists, researchers, and mothers to find out what the issues with the greatest impact on the health of our children are, and what can be done about it. Full of gentle guidance, humour, and encouraging stories from parents who have overcome obstacles, The Green Mama is the essential guide for today's parent. You'll find help getting back to the basics, at a time when the "basics" are being redefined: clean air, good food, simple play, healthier bums, and less stuff. The Green Mama helps parents become what they were always meant to be: experts in their own children. Throughout the text, Manda proves that when parents are empowered with good research and a willingness to try new things, it is possible to do a lot of good -- for their children and for the world. The Green Mama reminds us that our children dont need us to be perfect, they need us to make an effort.