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The essential, parent-friendly guide to
raising a healthy child in our increasingly toxic environment.
The second volume in the New York Times bestselling
Green This! series, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care
is a complete guide to raising healthy kids. Environmental activist
and children's advocate Deirdre Imus addresses specific issues faced
by children in every age group -- from infants to adolescents and
beyond. With a focus on preventing rather than treating childhood
illnesses, Deirdre concentrates on educating and empowering parents
with information such as:
• How to make sure your child is vaccinated safely
• Which plastic bottles and toys are least toxic
• How to lobby for safer school environments and support
children's environmental health studies
• Advice from leading "green" pediatricians and nationally
recognized doctors such as Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Chock-full of research and advice, Growing Up Green makes
it easy for you to introduce your child to the "living green" way of
life.
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While this book was a little scary, it was very informative.
The author points out hidden dangers that are all around us that we
don't realize. She also gives tips on what things we should
avoid to keep our kids safe.
In addition to tips for children Imus also has a chapter on
teens, opening my eyes to toxins in some cosmetics and personal care
products.
The book is divided into two sections, with a resource guide at the
end:
One: The Wake-Up Call
1. A letter to parents
2. The role of the environment in our children's health
Two: From Utero to University
3. Preparing for pregnancy
4. Eating right for two
5. Pregnancy and birth
6. Developing your baby's palate
7. Infancy and early childhood
8. "Green" pediatrics
9. Off to school
10. Adolescence and beyond
11. Beyond the home: Community activism and outreach
This is a great resource for your library. You will keep
going back to it.
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