Do you find it funny that as a new mom the fashionable purse that you carried all of your goodies in has now become the sack of diapering doodads that keeps you sane for when baby erupts? From diapering tools to pacifiers, your purse really isn’t “...
Who said going out with your sweetie on a date night would never happen after having a baby? Well, I believe going out on a date night is a must to keep your relationship strong and friends are bound to invite you out to a special event. So, it’s...
Yes, that's right! Raw chocolate actually has appetite-suppressant properties and often added to weight loss products to help control hunger! Simply enjoy a couple of Raw CHOC's or add half a teaspoon of raw chocolate powder to a teacup of tepid...
As consciousness about environmental and social issues rises, so does the number of people who would like a job with purpose. Experts say there isn’t one right way to land a job that reflects your values.
In my position at LOHAS I often get emails and calls asking if we have any positions available. I also get many emails and meetings over coffee to discuss options with colleagues who are “between things” -- which is the Politically Correct way of...
Get Yourself a Doula.
Trained labor support is worth its weight in gold, especially through a VBAC. If your previous birth ended in a cesarean after a long, hard labor – or, if you never got to labor at all – you may need an experienced support...
Most new mothers are inundated with formula samples and coupons everywhere they turn. Signing up for those free baby magazines can automatically place your name on a mailing list that formula companies use to target new mothers. Several free cans...
Even for those who have made the switch to cloth diapers, letting go of disposable wipes can prove to be a tougher sell. We all love the convenience of those wipes that pop up one-at-a-time in those convenient containers, but they are not exactly...
The Senate is reviewing the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, and TIME Magazine checked in with our own Dr. Alan Greene for his view on the use of toxic chemicals in common household products. “It’s time to stop using kids as the canaries in the coal mine...
A recent article on Parenting.com shares insight on helping your baby develop hearing, touch, smell, taste and sound. Author Charlotte Latvala from Babytalk magazine talked to Dr. Greene about how and when a baby in the womb can first sense smells....
Dr. Greene will be speaking on Thursday June 24
11:30-12:00pm - "Developing a Healthy Planet: Our Health & Environmental Health Are The Same"
Vist lohas.com/forum/ for more information.
Presented by H-E-B and Huggies
Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Dr. Greene will be speaking at 4:00pm on Saturday and 12:00pm and 2:00pm seminars on Sunday
Tickets
Adult admission is $4. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets...
Saturday – 10am – 7pm
Sunday – 11am – 6pm
Dr. Greene is a featured speaker on Sunday May 23rd - Surprising Ways That Today's Food Choices Affect Our Day and Our Future
Celebrating what’s working in our communities, the Chicago Green Festival®, a...
Presented by TreePeople
Come out on Sunday May 2nd from 12:30pm-4pm to TreePeople's fabulous locale in Coldwater Canyon, Los Angeles; for Motherhood Begins Now: "Celebrating Motherhood...
It's always hard to know what to do. We'd love your input.
Should we publish anonymous comments? Should we publish anonymous comments that are inflammatory? I'm totally up for meaningful dialogue, but is it meaningful if someone leaves a negative...
I've been following the impact of pollution on sea life with great interest and more than a little sadness. Doug Abrams, author of Eye of the Whale, has done such a great job outlining the issues, that I wanted to share his words with you here today...
Any parent who has ever seen the reaction of a 3-year-old to the idea of heading to McDonald’s for lunch won’t be surprised by the results of a recent study reported in the journal of Psychology and Marketing. Researchers discovered that children as...
Dr. Greene has teamed up with Seventh Generation and other organizations including The Environmental Working Group to get the word out about the need for safer chemicals. In this video he explains why it's time for change in our laws.
Most children are ready to tackle the challenge of potty use somewhere between age 2 and shortly after their third birthday, with boys generally at the latter end of this range. Click here for potty training tips.
