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Envionmentally Safe Resources Shared on "Real Parents. Real Solutions."

Today, I had the pleasure of talking wtih Micaela Preston on my radio show. She has blog, called Mindful Momma (www.mindfulmomma.com) and she wrote a book called, “Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making.

 

Here are some of the great resources we wanted to share with you:

 

·   Tip #1: How can we buy toys that are safe for our kids? (www.healthystuff.org)

 

 

·    Here's a link to the "Dirty Dozen" Fruits and Veggies:

 

 

http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2009/03/get-your-new-shoppers-guide-to-pesticides-in-produce.html

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·    Tip #6- Recipes for making your own Tub and Tile Cleaners:

 

http://mindfulmomma.typepad..com/mindful_momma/2009/09/homemade-tub-tile-cleaning-remedies.html

 

Simple Sink Scrub http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2007/10/homemade-cleani.html

 

 

·    Deodorant Information

 

Link from Good Guide about how to choose a deodorant.  

http://blog.goodguide.com/2010/1/12/tips-to-picking-the-best-deodorant-and-antiperspirant?jmid=10387&j=243178725&utm_source=JangoMail&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=The+Top+5+Deodorants%2C+Plus+Tips+%28243178725%29&utm_content=mindfulmomma%40yahoo%2Ecom 
 

 Tip # 8: Link to find toxic/healthy cosmetics information:

 

Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

 

Chocolate Facial Mask http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2009/11/make-it-green-chocolate-facial-mask.html

 

Homemade Lip Balm http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2008/11/homemade-lip-balm.html

 

“10 Tips to Go 'Greener' as a Family” Radio Show

The topic for my "Real Parents. Real Solutions" show on Wed., Jan. 20 is “10 Tips to Go 'Greener' as a Family” with Micaela Preston, author of "Practically Green." It airs at 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET. Just click here to listen live: http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1572.

If you can't listhen live, catch it on my website later. http://www.getparentinghelpnow.com/VoiceAmerica2.html

 

 

 

 

 

Wed 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. 10 Tips for Going “Greener” as a Family   Going green is not only good for the earth, it’s good for your health. Certain products contain toxins that are dangerous to you and your kids. Learn the “top secret” body care ingredients you’ll want to avoid, which fruits and veggies you’ll want to buy Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready. http://www.voiceamerica.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1572 Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Parenting Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges

Tune in Wed., Jan. 13 for “Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges from Toddler to Teen” with Michele Borba, author of “The Big Book of Parenting Solutions” on Real Parents. Real Solutions." Wednesdays at Noon CT on VoiceAmerica. Just click here to listen live or catch the replays at your convenience: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions. 

  

Wed., Jan. 13, 10 AM PT/11 AM PT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. Solutions to the Top 10 Parenting Challenges from Toddler to Teen   Today you’ll get answers to the Top 10 parenting challenges from one of the premier parenting experts, Michele Borba, author of “The BIG Book of Parenting Solutions” and NBC Today Show parenting contributor. Tune in for answers on how to get your child Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Past Episodes are available On Demand and Podcast Ready here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788

Kids and Sports: Healthy or Overkill?

We all know the benefits of having our kids play sports, but have we crossed a line where fun, team spirit and exercise are no longer the goals and our kids are actually being harmed by sports? I’d love your opinion! Please call in to my radio show (1-866-472-5788 ) on Wed., Jan. 6 or listen in if this topic interests you.

I’ve invited Bob Bigelow, author of "Just Let the Kids Play” and a former NBA player to share his insights and research as he’s made over 800 presentations to parents and coaches on this topic.

Join us for “Kids and Sports: Healthy or Overkill?” Wed., Jan. 6  at 12 PM CT on “Real Parents. Real Solutions.” You can listen live or listen later at http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions 

 

Wed, Jan. 6 10 AM PT/11 AM MT/12 PM CT/1 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Real Parents. Real Solutions. Kids & Sports: Healthy or Overkill?   We all know the positives connected to our kids playing sports, but sports participation may actually be harming our kids more than we know. Have we crossed a line where fun, exercise and team spirit are no longer the goals while traveling teams and year-round sports are causing more Learn More >> Missed the Live Shows? Listen to past episodes here: http://www.tinyurl.com/realparentsrealsolutions   Listen Live to VoiceAmerica Variety Be sure to tune in to Real Parents. Real Solutions. with Toni Schutta Wed 10 AM PT on VoiceAmerica Variety Channel Log on to Listen: http://www.voiceamerica.com Questions? Comments? Call: 1-866-472-5788