Clean Up Your Home: 5 Chemicals to Avoid in Home Cleaning Products


Updated 11/17/11 8:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Toxic Chemicals and Allergens Found in Household Cleaners

Keeping a clean and healthy home is a priority for many moms — so much so that it is the number one thing moms think they are judged about — but what they clean with may be doing more harm than good. Even products labeled as "green" and "kid safe" can be causing allergic reactions or contributing to long-term health issues. Healthy Child Healthy World has teamed up with Women's Voices For Read more

Male Infertility Explained: Test Your Knowledge of the Causes


Updated 07/06/11 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Causes of Male Infertility

Wearing a cup while playing sports and avoiding hot baths before sex used to be the only advice men were given to prevent fertility issues. With one in six couples now having trouble conceiving after a year of trying, it's no wonder that younger men and women are seeking to prevent infertility even before they are ready to become parents. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal identified Read more

Hidden Nursery Toxins, Test Your Knowledge!


Updated 05/24/11 7:50 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Toxins in Baby Products

Your lil one's car seat may have passed a crash test, but would it pass a chemical test? A new study reported in the Environmental Science and Technology journal has found "potentially toxic" flame retardants in more than 80 of the 101 common baby products tested, including car seats, nursing pillows, and highchairs. By now, most moms and mamas-to-be are well aware of the dangers that lurk in Read more

Household Items Can Affect Men and Women's Fertility; Test Your Knowledge!


Updated 01/20/11 2:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Household Toxins That Affect Fertility

Are items in your home keeping you and your partner from filling it with children? You will be surprised to find out which standard products might affect your fertility. In a soon-to-be released book, titled The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers, Dr. Myron Wentz and his son Dave Wentz talk about common household items that may pose problems. Test Read more

Best Tips of 2010: Parenting Advice From Dr. Oz!


Updated 08/08/11 2:20 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Dr. Oz on Parenting

Let children live! That's what Dr. Mehmet Oz advises new parents to do. The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! I had the chance to interview him and ask his expert opinion on popular parenting issues. Check out all he had to say. Ever Read more

Healthy Child Healthy World: How Every Mom Can Change the World


Updated 12/08/10 3:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Moms Can Make the World Healthier For Their Children

The world is changing — sometimes for the better and sometimes, for the worse. In a recent interview, Dr. Oz said that toxins should be a primary concern for new parents. From baby shampoo to house paint and the foods we pack in our children's lunch boxes, parents have the power to make the best choices for their kids. Watch this Healthy Child Healthy World video and decide if you will Read more

Dr. Oz Gives His Expert Opinion on Parenting Issues


Updated 11/07/10 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dr. Oz Talks About Parenting Issues

Let children live! That's what Dr. Mehmet Oz advises new parents to do. The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) ($14) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! I recently had the chance to interview him and ask his expert opinion on popular parenting issues. Check out all he Read more

Dr. Oz on Whooping Cough, Peanut Allergies, and Cloth Diapers


Updated 11/15/10 3:33 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Dr. Oz Talks About Whooping Cough Vaccine

Most kids turn out all right! That's something Dr. Mehmet Oz says nervous new parents should be reminded of. It's important to let children live! The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) ($14) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! But, I recently had the chance to chat with Read more

Interview With Dr. Oz: Top Three Concerns For New Parents


Updated 11/05/10 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dr. Oz's Top Three Concerns For New Parents

Most kids turn out all right! That's something Dr. Mehmet Oz says that nervous new parents should be reminded. It's important to let children live! The cardiac surgeon and author, whose latest book You: Raising Your Child (The Owner's Manual From First Breath to First Grade) ($14) is a must read, speaks from experience, as he is also a father of four! But, I recently had the chance to chat Read more

Skip the Spooky Makeup and Buy Nontoxic Brands


Updated 10/20/10 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nontoxic Halloween Makeup For Kids

Be spooked by lil ghosts and goblins on Halloween night, not the ingredients used to create their costumes. All Hallows' Eve can be scary for a mama who reads the list of substances used to make face paint, nail polish, and hair spray. Most commercially sold products have been found to contain lead, which can impair brain development, as well as nickel, cobalt, and chromium, which can cause skin Read more