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Safer Than Plastic – Simple Steps To Smarter Choices
Plastics are a ubiquitous element of our daily lives. Lets face it, theyre everywhere holding the food we eat and the water we drink, constructing the toys our kids play with, the bottles they nurse from, and the sippy cups they graduate to. Plastics house the computers we work on and the remotes that control our entertainment systems. They make up the interiors of the cars we drive. Theyre cheap, versatile, and convenient. Whats not to love? Plenty. Plastic are taking a serious toll on our health and environment. Plastics are made with petroleum, a nonrenewable resource with a host of human and ecological concerns at every stage of its lifecycle, from extraction, through processing and use, to disposal in landfills and by way of incineration. Though seemingly ber-convenient for holding food and drink, plastics have been found to leach chemicals into that food and drink. Lets face it, using plastic is up there with death and taxes in inevitability. But that doesnt mean we have to sit back and take whats being fed to us on a polyethylene spork (that strange hybrid spoon-fork utensil). There are simple skills you can learn to help you pick plastic products more wisely.
Snack Smart: Healthy Eating Habits for Cavity-Free Smiles
Every parent prioritizes raising children with healthy, cavity-free smiles. Good dental health isn’t just about regular brushing and flossing; it also relies on smart dietary choices.
The Best Credit Cards for Teens: Smart Financial Start
Which Credit Card Should Your Teen Get? Just when you thought you were finally getting over the college applications, you now have to think about sending your kid to college and hoping they will make smart decisions - and that includes the money part too. Let’s face it, financial literacy is an essential skill for…
Can Swimming Make Your Child Smarter?
If you want to learn to swim jump into the water. On dry land no frame of mind is ever going to help you. – Bruce Lee Splash! Dive! Dog paddle! Get your kids swimming as early as possible. Yes, it feels good and yes, its good for you, but did you know that swimming makes your child smarter?
10 Simple Tips for Raising Smarter Kids
Im passionate about a lot of things, as most mothers are, particularly when it comes to our childrens well-being. There are 1001 things that matter and it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with the latest best advice on what your child really needs for health, happiness and success. But although the situations vary for each family, one aspect is the same for us all: Good nutrition matters for each and every child.