tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66086228388356331932011-12-23T23:11:36.343-05:00Do you really need an Organic Wool Mattress for baby? What is organic wool anyway? This site finds and posts the reports and products to help you excel at being, The Educated Consumer.Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.comBlogger1201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-46036673020215386322009-08-25T19:40:00.005-04:002011-11-10T16:36:39.294-05:00

I thought this site, National Network for Immunization Information, was interesting. They give a good and simple description of how vaccines, aluminum (adjuvants) and antigens work in the body together to create immunity.

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Truck traffic is linked to Asthma. Though, there are many reasons that a child can develop asthma, the most important being parents who smoke, truck traffic is a leading cause of the disease. Truck traffic in urban areas threaten the health of our children and the family's quality of life. Children with health issues are more likely to miss school due to illness and parents are more likely to

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Warning ! Practicing Attachment Parenting techniques may lead to affectionate independent child, be fore warned.It was one of those days. It started this afternoon when my child was making a Lego tower. She would stack a few blocks then step back, place both her hands on her hips tilted slightly back, pause staring like an artist trying to get the image perfect, then utter, "Mmm No". The blocks,

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He sleeps in a cardboard box but started a shoe shine business. Check out this story. Unfortunately San Francisco is making it as hard a possible for the man to stay in business but he stays optimistic. They want him to pay them $500 for a permit to be a vendor. This was the man's whole savings which he planned on using for the first months rent on an apartment. But instead the city prefers he

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Why must Canada be so progressive? I heart Ontario. They rock !"Ontario's cosmetic pesticide ban took effect last week. Homeowners can still buy pesticides to control wasps, mosquitoes, fleas on pets, house pests or plants that are poisonous to the touch like poison ivy. But Ontario's ban outlaws the cosmetic use of about 250 products on lawns, parks, gardens and schoolyards."For the full

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In my case this would be Delaware Park and I gravitate towards the play grounds, wooded hills and valleys and the meadow. I have been going to the park to both play with my toddler and as a place to enjoy nature. I love city life, the parks are part of this. They are also a great way to let you and your child enjoy ecology and earth science. Topics can include plant and animal life science, life

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Whether the economy is up or down a person should be proud to find Green ways of living at a good price. Here are some simple things a person, at little cost, can do and be proud of.Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Yes your recycle bin is the place to begin. Make sure it is full each week and walk it to the curb with pride. In our case our toddler likes to drag it out with giggles while exclaiming

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Seems as though the cost of everything is on the rise. Many of us are trying to think of ways to tighten up household spending without losing certain standards of living such as affording healthy foods, good books and still putting away savings for retirement. See post here.I think birthdays are another way to save. The below presents are all under $20 and some less then $10. I think these

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Butterflies - There are many kinds of butterflies but these are two that fly close to the ground where little children can find them. The hard part is not chasing them but in stead, waiting for their wings to open and snapping a photo.The Karner Blue, (Lycaeides melissa samuelis), is a small, blue butterfly which is endangered "because of its restrictive habitat that has been dwindling due to

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I did not know Dr. Pierce (Ross) Olmsted ," a pioneer for women in medicine". She graduated from the University of Buffalo's school of medicine in 1939 and "invented the diffraction lens used in the treatment of crossed and lazy eyes. The doctor was also one the the area's first female pilots, serving as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol in the early 1940's."I first heard about her a few

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I was gawking at all the great items on www.etsy.com again. I come across this solid pine kitchenette while searching under the word "Waldorf". It is for about half the cost of other handmade, solid wood kitchens and thought I would share the good news. Check it out Here

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I often catch myself admiring my child. I watched each day as she made the transition from being a baby person to being a little person. She has always been independent and social. But I think she realized cause and effect. This tied in with the occasional impulsiveness desire, intense dedication to her friends and dollie, and determination to be self sufficient has caused me to fall even more in

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I posted this video over a year ago. I though this video was worth posting again.I think for many times people now, times may be a bit hard. But no matter what we need to be reminded sometimes that...well...This is the last lecture given by Randy Pausch.See his last lecture

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Food from gardens is something near to my heart. For a few reasons. One my great grandmother, Lillian Finn, went to college and became a nutritionist when she was 35. Second I split my time between the East Side of Buffalo where I was born and my home which was the old Singer's Orchard in the South Towns. We raised apples, cherries, pears, plums not to mention the the 16 garden beds and a 40 by

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From our third floor window my toddler and I watched a very healthy cardinal feed its large baby. There is a lot of wild life to be observed in a city. Attracting particular animals to a city yard is not that hard.Here are some animals that may be in your east cost back yard.Birds: Cardinals, Blue Jays, House Finch, Yellow Finch, Sparrow, Starling, Robin, Swallows, Turkeys, Warblers, Red Tail

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Why are males developing eggs in their testes?Intersex, endocrine disruptor, thyroid glands, eggs found in testicles, fishing, rivers, lakes, soaps, deodorants, farm run off, lawn care....These are a few components that are part of the web of problems causing male animals to develop female eggs in their testicles and female like behavior. Some females exposed to these chemicals are producing male

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Like most people I have been thinking about the economy, incomes and budgets. Both my husband and I work on contract; he as a mobile computer programmer and I as a research and developer. Which means we do not get paid weekly, biweekly or even monthly. We get paid when we sign contracts only. We get contracts when someone (or a company) needs to hire someone, like one of us, to do a job. If they

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Buffalo is like a niche product. It fills a gap that is missing in the United States. It can not be summed up in few words but I found out after traveling to cities from the likes of Shanghai, Tokyo, Milan, San Fransisco and Toronto, that finding a city that is so satisfying to live in are far and few.Some words I can used to describe Buffalo, NY are; human, theater lover, music lover, festival

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I have been reading about the shortage of doctors in the United States. I started thinking about this subject when I was trying to find an obstetrician, then pediatrician and then again with a family doctor...still looking for the later. I would also like to point out that there is a shortage of Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN). In addition to the Medical Doctor (MD)

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This question caught my attention, "When can my child bathe alone?" Many caregivers asked this question because the cleaning of the child often lasted only 5 minutes and the play time last another 30. Many caregivers often want to attend to other "chores" while the child plays.The first thing I will mentioned is that, the Consumer Federation of America and 8 other group petitioned, in 2000, to

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A friend asked me about consuming a lot of soy and all the controversy about it. I pulled the following studies. I think based on these studies that soy is like any other healthy food. For instance, Vit -D is good for you right? Eat too much and you die. It is simple. Though, most healthy foods do not kill you. You would not fair well if you ate the same thing day in and day out.Human's are

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I can not believe all the recycled materials that are being used and turned into fabulous Eco Chic totes, grocery bags and yes, handbags. I never was a handbag person. When I finally gave up my backpack at 28 years old, I went to a messenger bag. Even if you do not use handbags you need to check out this site because it is an inspiration. For me, as a consumer, it has set a new standard that

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There has been very little research into Aluminum toxicity. Here are the few I know of.PEDIATRICS Magazine (Vol. 97, 1996, pp. 413-416)"In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a position paper on Aluminum Toxicity in Infants and Children which stated in the first paragraph, “Aluminum is now being implicated as interfering with a variety of cellular and

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Many of us have bought or plan to buy a water filtration system. A few things to educate yourself on before buying are as followed.1. All systems are not created equal; Distillation, carbon filter, reverse osmosis, ionization and a combination there of, all produce different levels of clean water.2. Many municipal water systems have up-dated their systems and are much more effective and

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I really do think that children, if no one else, should be exempt from corporate profiteering and denial. I know my average reader understands how dangerous toxins like mercury are. My readers are the type of people that go out of their way to provide a safe & health environment for their own or other children. Sometimes I think it is some sort of game, survival of the fittest, the goal being

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I hope all my readers are finding time to enjoy the holiday merriment. We have three holidays approaching: The first night of Hanukkah on Dec 21st which is also the first day of winter, Christmas Eve and Day on Dec 24th & 25th, and Kwanzaa on Dec 26th.I look at my little family and I have to admit that I am tempted to celebrate all the holidays not just my personal, traditional ones. I think it

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Starting today Tiny Prints is offering the following coupon codes. Just enter the code when asked at checkout. These offers are good through 11/26/08.10FREE = $10 off + FREE shipping on orders $99 or more15FREE = $15 off + FREE shipping on orders $149 or more

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I was reading through the Forbes magazine I picked up at my local library. It is a Special Issue called "Energy + Genius", page 46 caught my eye.There is a chart labeled, "What can you Afford?". "Wind, Coal Gas and hydropower take the smallest bite out of consumers' monthly electric bills." It claims. The chart not only shows the minimum cost per month per utility, it also shows the range a

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I will attempt to order and send out the greetings cards I never got around to last year. Tiny Prints offers a range of products including gift tags, greeting cards, invitations and even tin mints with a message from the giver. They even have the cards that can include a favorite photo. There selection is wide with chic, fun or elegant choices. My favorite is the Asian inspired tree branch cards.

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Many schools have real pest problems. Wasps and ticks are a few examples. But there are alternative ways, natural ways, to get rid of pests. Considering the carcinogenic side effects of the common pesticide sprays why not choose natural pest management choosing? A school can rid themselves of disease carrying pests and not contribute to cancer. This is why I applaud states like Connecticut which

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Vintage Japanese BarrettesFrom: Craftsbury KidsThese barrettes are hand-crafted from vintage Japanese silk kimonos and are shaped as "ume" or Japanese plum blossoms. Plum blossoms are a favorite motif in Japan representing early springtime. Each barrette is one-of-a-kind. Color will vary. Made in the USA.$16 Per Barrette.KimonosKimono is the traditional dress of Japan, still worn today on special

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Little Engine That Could Wooden Toy Train Set - $ 36.95We love Watty Piper's classic story around here, so we were thrilled to find this Little Engine That Could train set. This wonderful made in the USA toy is compatible with Thomas and Brio sets. Includes the engine, three cars, and red caboose.:: Authentically made to last for generations:: Painted with child-safe paints and sealers:: Fine

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I listed the below teaching methods in two categories structured and less-structured. Each program would offer a different environment, culture and way of communicating for your child. The other big difference is "modeling". Where Waldorf & Montessori has children modeling the parents & teachers, Reggio Emilio's students model Reporters, Progressive Learner model Scientists.Less-Structured

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I have been looking at play kitchens for my babe. There are many nice wooden sets out there. But a friend of mine recently sent me a link that showed how to assemble a "kitchen" out of Ikea parts for under $50. Check it out here.

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There are several ways to have a Eco friendly Halloween costume. One could be going to your local consignment shop. Another is to buy costumes that can be handed down in a family. If you buy gender neutral costumes they can be passed on whether the sibling are same sex or not. A girl or a boy can be dressed as a teddy-bear, or astronaut. A parent could also make a costume. But I am not that

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Oddly enough people sometimes find themselves not able to vote. This is due to them not being registered anymore !Whatever the reason: change of address, name change, politicians playing games...etc there is a way to see if you are still registered. For NYS residents you can go https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/votersearch.aspx and type in your info then click search.As a side note when

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Blogger is a very fickle application to work with. It has blocked me for the last week.It asked me to change my non-Google email to a Google email but when I tried their 2 step transfer system it would not except the Google email. It said that Google accounts are not set up for control over my blog. What is up with that?I have heard that I am not the only one that runs into these problems. I

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For many who contemplate which teaching method is best for their child; Waldorf, Montessori, or Progressive Learning the process could not be harder. But I am tossing in another choice that may not be available yet in your area but to keep your eyes out for, Reggio Emilio which was developed in the municipal school system. "The town’s approach to early childhood education was born in the 1940s

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Terra Cycle is and impressive company started up by Tom Szaky. They make all natural fertilizer for the home garden. They even use a 100% recycled packaging. See the video about their company Video.They have started to offer $0.02 per pound of health bar wrappers that you would normally throw out ! They also take cookie packaging and drink pouches. Check out the site Terra Cycle .

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If you are planning to go back to school or your child will someday will eco friendliness of the school be one of your requirements? Green plays into the culture of a school. And the culture can easily influence the student who attends."The Princeton Review added a green rating to its annual ranking of the best colleges. This score measures how 'environmentally friendly, responsible, and

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Pesticide residue on food.Here is a quote from a dated article in the New York Times. I thought it was interesting."The summary said the authors had analyzed consumption data and allowable residues of eight chemicals found to cause cancer in laboratory animals on 27 fruits and vegetables. They concluded that as many as 5,500 to 6,200 children among the current preschool population ''may

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One point I would like to make about reading reports. Not all reports are created equal. Here are a few points you should look for in a report.1. Who wrote it? Was it a University Professor? A Medical University? The Government?Or someone who is paid to be bias like a radio talk show host, lobbyist or corporation?2. Population size? or sampling. The population size is important...usually the

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Prostate Cancer Risk Doubles in Pesticide Applicators SOURCE: Occupational Environmental Medicine, 56(1):14-21, 1999 OBJECTIVES: Although the primary hazard to humans associated with pesticide exposure is acute poisoning, there has been considerable concern surrounding the possibility of cancer and other chronic health effects in humans. Given the huge volume of pesticides

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Common Weed Killer (Roundup) Shows Evidence of Environmental and Health Problems SOURCE: Organic Gardening, July, 2000Thousands and thousands of acres in the United States are being sprayed annually with nearly 50 million pounds of Roundup, a broad-spectrum herbicide designed to kill any plant it hits, unless the plant has been genetically altered to tolerate

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Neuroblastoma Linked to Homes Treated with Pesticides SOURCE: Epidemiology: 12(1):20-26, January, 2001 One of the largest studies to date has found that pesticide use around the home can more than double the chance of a child developing neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma accounts for approximately 10% of all childhood tumors. There are 550 new cases in the United

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Does your neighbor spray pesticides? What health effects are there for your neighbor, you and your family?Pesticides have complex repercussions that take a bit of time and energy to understand. But in my opinion my child is worth me spending 10 minutes here and there to keep on top of these issues. Say with morning coffee I could read an article. Or print and take the article with me to read at

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Well, we planned on having two garden beds but with work, a kid and a yard that needs a lot of attention the second raised bed only has the 5 sunflowers I planted, dozens of maple saplings, and the wild garlic growing in it. The first raised bed came out nicely though. But still will need work.The bed is a mount of dirt about three to three and a half feet high, 6 feet wide by 10-12 feet long

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Well, I just got off the phone with the operations department of the Olmsted Parks (Delaware Park) Conservancy. And much to my delight I was informed that the playgrounds (or anything in that area) do not get sprayed with pesticides or herbicide or anything else. They do spray the golf course and the baseball field. They are trying to use plant based sprays when possible but they are more

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What a fun way to pack a lunch ! These four animals lunch bags were designed by award-winning children’s book illustrator, Stephen Savage and being offered by Nubius Organics. I really want one. But due to the odd looks I would get for carrying one into a board meeting I think I will just have to live vicariously through my daughter.Yellow Benny the Tiger, Green Meadow Rabbit, Lefty the Black &

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Is it me or is the sky clearer? I read a Forbes.com article that China has shut down some major industrial polluters. That pollution gets blown east across the ocean to the U.S. And now I wonder if our sudden clear skies are due in part to China's reduction in air emissions?There is a history of China's air pollution including mercury traveling east over the ocean to the United States. Maybe with

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"What do you think will happen to the Arctic?" The following post on TreeHugger.com informs us of the competition between nations to access the oil reserves under the melting ice in the Arctic. As the ice melts oil sources are exposed. Read further here.Treehugger.com

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Back to School and a simple way to go Green is a reusable lunch bag. The bag does not have to be organic. Any reusable bag is a great leap forward into sustainability. But if you do want to move on... featured here is the next step, Organic lunch bag. The first is a simple organic cotton bag that does the trick. It is unbleached and measures 7 x 10.5 x 4.5.As an alternative is the Mimi The

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Link to NYS Requirements for vaccinations for entry into public schools.Notice there is a different requirement if your child attends Pre-School or is going to Kindergarten.

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I thought we had it all planned out. DD was going to go to a Waldorf Pre-School and Kindergarten which is in walking distance. (There is not a Waldorf grammar school in the city.) Then she would go to a Progressive Learning School in Buffalo, we would then take a bus. But now my husband has introduced the idea of Montessori Pre-K which I did not realized existed and was only a few blocks from

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There are many choices for Prekindergarten. I have spoken with a few parents that recently had children graduating from Pre-K and entering Kindergarten. What was interesting was what different parents saw as being beneficial. All the parents saw social skills as being important. But from there the parents began to shift. The biggest determinant seemed to be foresight. How far out into the future

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Here is a Google map showing where all the charter schools are. It is focused on Buffalo but if you zoom out you can see where all charter schools in the U.S. are. Map

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In 2008 London's Heathrow Airport (terminal 5) started using electric pods to transport people and their luggage. It is not on a rail but instead follows a small road and are driverless. The pods are called on demand the average wait time is 12 seconds.See video here.

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You can find the NYS Religious Exemption Form here.

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Well, We picked the local Waldorf School for our DD to attend but it is only Pre-K and Kindergarten. After that she will attend another school but it is on the other side of the city. We would have to be up at 4am and transit 3 times on our buses to get here there.On the other hand I like driving. My father is a driving instructor. And I can't help but wish I could drive my DD to grammar school

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I have been a popular mechanics buff since college. I also am totally into innovative, energy efficient and if possible chic new products. So, let me introduce the Apetera...it is an incredible car and long over due.You can check out the Popular Mechanics Video here.Below is the Aptera AddThe main features are 120miles/charge, streamline body, light weight, plenty of space inside for a larger man

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I am unbelievably impressed with how kid friendly NYC citizens are !We went for 4 days and stayed with a friend who has a condo on the West New York, NJ side. (Great view of the Hudson. ) Though I think our Stokke Explori Stroller would of done well in NYC we would of never been able to get it on the plane. So, we stopped off at Babies R Us and picked up a highly visible yellow Chicco folding

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A German study says that vegans, vegetarians and low volume meat eaters all show a reduced tendency for disease and allow a higher quality life. Article on TreeHugger.com

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Different people choose different life styles. This is obvious. I use to be under the notion that if someone was socially conscious that they would also be environmentally conscious and vice versa. But this is not true. This is unfortunate.I recently have noticed another life style almost subculture in its own way. I do not know how to describe it in 1 or 2 words but...the only variation within

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I took our 15mo. old to the doctor this week for her standard wellness check up. Our usual doctor was not available and we got one of the senior members in the office. His verdict...she is exceptionally tall and a bit fat.Now, what I want to know is how can body mass index be a good predictor of infant (under 2 years old) obesity? Would not lean body mass be a much better assessment of health.

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These are the top five reasons you should always let your baby just cry it out. If she is hungry but you want her on a schedule, cry it out. If she won't sleep just let her cry it out. According to 19 research papers you would of accomplished all the dreams you ever hoped for her ....oops...had a type-o there...I meant to say SUBSTANTIAL....developmental delays & disorders !1. According to

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While at the park this past season I heard many parents conversing rather loudly and hoping their child would be excepted into Tapestry Charter School. Then later int he season the conversion changed to how happy they were to be excepted. I have heard this school is one of the better charter schools in the area but I could not fine any real ranking lists. Local schools are often ranked according

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I learned something about growing plants together these past few week. It is very important to read directions. I said this in a previous post, did I not? Well, it seems that I am not a through reader. I planted my pumpkins, sunflowers and pole beans all at the same time. Well...The pole bean grew up the sunflower, now 3 feet tall, but the bean vine is a foot taller. The end of the vine just

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A national survey was done on 3,000 American adults to measure the amount of accurate knowledge they possess about child development. The results were a bit negative but not surprising. Many people often think they know things because they are "smart enough" and don't need knowledge from books. At less this is what my brother told me as he pointed to his temple area on his noggin.Some examples of

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This is a video focused on breastfeeding in third world countries. But I think we all can learn from this new born baby as it "crawls" toward her mom's breast, latches and feeds.

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I have never liked the word "birth". It is just a odd sounding utterance to me...To get to the point of my post, finding help. And help can come in a variety of ways. After finding out I was pregnant I quickly started doing research. I Googled, read books, magazines, and research papers. I learned about everything from cloth diapers & carriers to thermometers & understanding babies have different

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Along with going to the farmer's market on Bidwell Ave I like to watch the garden shows on PBS. One of the shows showed a woman and her traditional food garden. One section had plants that compliment each other. She had combined corn, pole bean and squash which are all native to North America. I believe the bean plant fixes nitrogen in the soil which helps the corn and squash grow. The corn acts

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I did not know that the way we cared for our baby had a name, attachment parenting. I have learned a bit from some on line sources such as Dr. Sears . Much of our style just seemed to happen though. We rocked her to sleep, she slept with us and spouse carried her everywhere in a carrier. We also have a Stoke high chair so she can eat right at the table with us. And boy does she eat. We did most

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Our baby slept in a crib in our room for the first month or two. We bought an organic cotton mattress with chemical free wool batting (stuffing) and a rubber tree support in the middle. Rubber is like a substitute for a spring but more comfortable. It fit her crib well. It was thicker then most baby mattresses. But I researched several of them and found that I wanted one because 1. baby would not

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My spouse, after our baby's play-dates left, made a comment that I managed to collect an intellectually stimulating and sociable group of friends for our baby. I stopped for a moment to think. Yes, the parents and the kids were great but it wasn't me that picked them out. I am good at keeping friends but not making friends. (I can be a bit intense.) It was our 1 year old who was going out of her

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There is a local gardening store called Urban Roots here in Buffalo, NY that I buy pretty much all my stuff from. They carry everything from seeds, pots and starter peat moss cups to trees, plants, bird and bat houses.Well, in my efforts to become an Uber Urban Farmer we (spouse and baby) bought: peat moss seed starter cups, seed starter soil (organic and no animal by products), organic seeds,

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Just out of curiosity I looked up what countries the readers of this blog were from. Here are the top 5:1. United States 2. Canada 3. United Kingdom 4. Australia 5. SingaporeSome of the cities are (not is order of readership):San Leandra, Baltimore, Lexington, Portland, London, Boston, Washington, Oakton...and many more.Thank you for your loyalty !

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Better off safe then sorry...Of 168 studies on Bisphenol A, 132studies claimed the chemical does damage. The 36 test that found BPA safe were funded by corporations. (Bill Moyers, Journal May 25, 2008)."Especially at high temperatures in, say, microwave ovens or dishwashers, BPA can leach out of those cans and bottles -- and wind up inside the people who consume the contents. More than 90% of

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I am a firm believer in a healthy home. I have an old home that I upgraded with energy star appliances, only natural building materials, reused house parts, and low VOC paint & stain. I don't use vinyl, only ceramic or stone tile. The house was originally built with hard wood floors. The floors are little stained here & there but I don't mind and neither do my tenants.It is a 4 unit victorian.

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I hear people say, "Oh she is such a good mom" or "They are great parents". But what does this mean?This is a complicated issue. I would think that how people define what a "good parent" is will differ depending on various factors. Such factors would include geographic location, community influences, belief system (some people adhere to a religion like Christianity others a philosophy like

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This is the last lecture given by Randy Pausch.It has...It will...well, you watch it and post how you could describe it. Like many others who have watched it, I am thinking.See his last lecture

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While doing some research for a hypothesis I have about side impact collisions statistics I found some great websites for accident information in general.National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationWikipedia Car accidentsOne of the sites Kids and Cars had rather sad statistics regarding vehicles backing up out of driveways and parking lots. The site explains that 70% of the accidents are caused

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My mom and dad were both old school but in different ways. They both had a few modern ideas too. They are divorced so house rules were different in each house but...Some modern things they did were:Mom would apologize if she over reacted to a small mishap on my part. She also asked me why I did the deed I did. Other then that it was old school. My dad insisted on family meetings. Usually most of

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Food donations are an incredible gift. It is up there with providing shelter, medical care, running water and heat. Donations are a simple, caring act that can take as little as ten minutes or become a full time job.I put together a care package that includes adult & baby foods. Our local food bank takes any kind of baby food even baby formula.I found our food bank on the internet by typing in a

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I finally have decided on what I am going to do for baby's first birthday. I wanted it to over come some obstacles: Not overwhelm baby, big enough location for friends and family, entertain different aged kids and the big one... being environmentally friendly.I choose the local zoo. They have a birthday package that cost roughly the same as had I threw a party at home. It is plenty big enough and

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Well, we finished yet another week.The total for two adults was $229. $40 of which was for a 3 liter container of extra virgin olive oil. Foodies love their fine oils. $25 was spend on baby.Everything was organic except the the free-range chicken my partner loves.I do believe that when looking at ones budget it is important to take into consideration medical bills. Healthier people are know for

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Birthdays can be big, small, exciting or intimate. They can be simple or elaborate...I have read in the book What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed and on a few mom blogs including Clever Parents that young children have simple expectations when it comes to Birthday Parties. Many first birthdays are really a chance for friends and relatives to spend time with the guess of honor. That made sense

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Well, another week has past. I really thought we would go over the $220 a week budget for food for two adults. We spent about $88 dollars for two adults and about $30 for the little one.I am surprised. Next week will be interesting.

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A week ago I posted about buying organic on a budget. Kiwi magazine helped one woman stay under a $100 per week and still managed to have 25% of the foods organic. And they were able to feed two adults and two children.This past week we attempted to lower our household food budget to as far as we could get it. Considering we were out of a lot of products and had plenty of other items, the first

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Last year I decided to rip out my backyard and plant the whole thing with a garden. It will included a stone path and a figure eight stone patio.Our Victorian home was built in 1900 in an urban setting. The houses are 5-10 feet apart. The backyard is 35 wide by about 65 feet long. The ground is pounded in and floods in the spring and fall. Two neighbors have cemented in their whole yard without

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Can it be done? Can you buy organic on a budget?According to Kiwi Magazine, May/June 2007, it can be done. They had a volunteer, woman from New Jersey, who had to feed 2 kids and two adults on $90 a week. She needed to provide for three meals a day using organic whenever possible.The volunteer in the article already had a few tricks such as making all the meals from scratch and making extra

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Cornell University lists the most common poisonous plants. Small children and animals may snack on plant leaves and get sick. Or if you are planning a new adventure like camping, hiking or a vacation where you will come in contact with the great outdoors take a peek at theCornell list.

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People have been consuming milk products for about 8,000 years. So it must be good for us, right? Well milk in general is good for a lot of people but not most.70% of the adults in the whole world are Lactose Intolerant or lack the enzymes to digest milk. So reverse that, only 30% of people can digest milk....in other words a minority of people have adapted to consumption of milk; it is not the

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Not Sure where to recycle your holiday tree? Check out this site which list recycling drop off centers by state Earth911.org.You can also find out where to drop off a plethora of waste items such as batteries, paint, electronics, tires, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs...etc. There is even a listing for toys and books. Check it out Earth911.org.

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Finding out that a toy or child product has been recalled can be unnerving. Less then 10% of recalled products are returned to the manufacture when a notice is issued. That means thousands and most likely millions of products continue to be used while a potential hazard is lurking. But how does one stay up to date on the latest recall?I am signed up for the babycenter news which lists child

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Books have been a big part of my baby's life and these "Baby Animals: Books in a Box" are fab for little hands. Check them out here. I also came across this board book "Peekaboo Bugs" by David A. Carter offers five liftable flaps on each page to highlight an assortment of same-colored items ("Can you find the Blue Bug?"); a turning wheel keeps the foil-trimmed insects on the move.

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We received the "My First Sushi" book as a shower gift for baby. Seven months later it is rather worn out. It has a great rhythm through out the whole book. A book that adults can enjoy as much as kids. Well, except we don't lick the pages. The pages are filled with collages which were a different experience for me and something baby was fascinated with. The detail is captivating. There are other

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This is the educational tool that gives and GIVES. Designed for children to learn about the world around them. One Laptop Per Child is an organization focused on getting laptops into the hands of children everywhere. You can help your own child, grandchild or one you care about by purchasing one for them. Then one laptop will be donated to a child in need. What a great way to educate the child

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Yes, there is such a thing as socks that stay on small feet. Our baby losses her socks all the time. There is one style that seems to stay on until we pull them off and that is the Athletic Fit by Maggie's. Our babies legs are so chunky that her ankles are a little wider than her feet. What is great about Maggie's Athletic Fit is that the ankle is fitted with a short elastic section that hugs the

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These make great socking stuffers or presents for the "hard to buy for" crowd. Burt's Bees offer a variety of choices when it comes to "Gift Kits" whether for baby, teens, men or women.Head to Toe Starter KitWith sample size crèmes and cleansers, lotions and balms. "All Natural Assortment of 10 Popular Burts Bees Products."Burt's Bee Natural Remedy KitOne kit containing all-in-one wash, hand

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Products For the coffee lover in your life Starbucks uses Fair trade coffees. The basket includes Crisp and sweet Caffe Verona, light and lively House Blend and full earthy Sumatra ground coffee can be made right at home. Starbucks hot chocolate, assorted Tazo teas, chocolate caramel, Brown & Haley buttercrunch toffee cookies, peppermint chocolate, toffee wafers and caramel nut clusters are

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