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Obese Babies: How BPA and Other Chemicals Are Linked To Weight Gain

Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by admin.

In this week’s Newsweek Magazine there is a fascinating article on how BPA (bisphenol-A) and other chemicals found in plastics can actually alter the way a body metabolizes fat. Scientists have found a disturbing link between chemicals found in plastics and unprecedented weight gain in babies, of all things!
Obese babies? Babies are supposed [...]

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Eco-Friendly, Cool Stainless Steel Water Bottles

Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by admin.

Fellow San Francisco mom, of www.earthlust.com, made these really cool water bottles that are both stylish and safe! Made from food-grade stainless steel with a BPA free cap, these bottles are easy to carry anywhere with their carabineer handles.
They come in lots of sizes – good for mom, dad and little kiddo – [...]

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Eating the Montessori way: we tried and tried, and then broke all the rules

Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by admin.

I have an affection for raising our daughter in the Montessori way and have tried, as you may have figured out, to follow the rules but wind up modifying them to fit our needs. I’m certain Maria Montessori would turn over in her grave if she knew we called what we do “Montessori.”
Regardless, this [...]

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