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Fri, Apr. 24, 2009
Pregnancy and Parenting
Posted by mjb
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Celebrate May as Pregnancy Awareness Month

Seventh Generation's commitment to protecting future generations is much like a mother's: powerful and primal. We believe, just as a mother does, that personal and family health is paramount. And just as any parent, we want to leave this world better than we found it so our children -- and their...
Tue, Mar. 31, 2009
Pregnancy and Parenting
Posted by MeghanB

Do You Know What's Lurking Under Your Sink?

Do you know what's lurking under your sink? If your answer is "no" then you're not alone. Seventh Generation commissioned a national survey of folks like you and me and the results are startling: Forty-seven percent of us can't name a single ingredient in our household cleaners More than half of...
Wed, Feb. 04, 2009
Pregnancy and Parenting
Posted by the Inkslinger
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Giving It Away is Child's Play

There's nothing more beautiful than a baby, but if you're on a budget, there's nothing pretty about how fast they grow. Indeed, all too many parents have a drawer full of clothes that were worn only a few times before their little one grew too big. Add shoes, toys, and all the other...
Wed, Nov. 12, 2008
Family Life, Pregnancy and Parenting
Posted by the Inkslinger
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Toxin Talk: What to Tell Your Kids About Cleaners

As parents, it's important that we talk to our children about topics we wish we didn't have to discuss. From refusing drugs to dealing with strangers, there are many things that kids need to know. Every parent has his or her own list, and we think a chat about cleaning products and...
Tue, Oct. 28, 2008
Family Life, Pregnancy and Parenting
Posted by the Inkslinger
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Mom & Pop Operation: Primo Parenting in a Digital Nutshell

Here's the thing: All the bravado and mental preparation in the world melts into a big puddle of nothing when your first child gets placed into your arms. In my case, courage and certitude were vanquished by an unholy mix of icy fear and incendiary joy. Amidst it all came the sudden revelation that...