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Growing Up Green

Main page for Growing Up Green, WTC's e-newsletter for parents.

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Welcome to Growing Up Green, our resource for parents and other caregivers! Once a month, we'll provide easy tips on choosing the safest products for children, including baby bottles, bibs, sunscreen, and much more.

Current issue: September 2010

Get Ahead of Lice

Uh oh, it's actually not dandruff. Many a parent knows that awful realization that somehow, her child's hair has become infested with head lice. But contrary to popular belief, there's no need to panic and rush to the store for a bottle of Super Strong Lice Killer! Your best bet is safe, simple, and effective tools like a steel comb.

August 2010

Fuel for School with Healthy Lunches!

180 school days means 180 lunches to plan and pack! Thankfully there are great options out there for fun, safe, and stylish lunch containers that will inspire you to get packing.

July 2010

Pick a Peck of Organic Fun

Packing up the kids for a day at the farm is a recipe for summer fun and long lasting memories. Imagine the sweet, juicy taste of a just-plucked blueberry and a trunk full of berries to bring home! Picking your own means you enjoy fresh food at the peak of flavor and nutritional quality, and you and your family can enjoy the full farm experience.

June 2010

The Buzz on Stopping Summer Pests

It's summertime! Yellowjackets are circling the potato salad, fruit flies are feasting on the peaches on the counter, and an army of ants is marching towards your kitchen compost. Keep your sanity during the bug season while keeping your family safe from pesticides!

May 2010

Paint Your Wagon Green

Ready to freshen up your home's munchkin zone with a new coat of paint? The good news is that finding a paint that won't compromise indoor air quality has never been easier.

March 2010

Rub a Dub Dub, Be Safe at Meals and in the Tub

It's dinnertime... your toddler just smeared pasta sauce onto the wood table, and then used his shirt as a napkin. Now it's definitely time for a bath! Before you get the tub water running, do you know if your mealtime and bathtime accessories are safe for your kids?

February 2010

Count Your Healthy Sheep

Many parents ask us what the healthiest options are for children's mattresses and futons, so we've compiled these tips to help you when you shop. The good news is that mattresses containing the toxic flame retardants PBDEs have been prohibited from sale in Washington stores since January 2008.

January 2010

Getting Ready for the Stork: Our Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

The most critical time of development is in the womb, and moms-to-be know that a lot goes into a healthy pregnancy. But in this day and age, it's not just vitamins and good nutrition mom needs to worry about-if she does some research, she'll find that the stork has a lot of toxics to dodge before reaching the nursery. Making good personal choices won't keep all toxic problems out of the womb, but will give baby the best start possible. Follow these tips for a happier and healthier pregnancy!

December 2009

Healthy Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Healthy Holiday Gift Guide Icon The holidays should bring fun and good cheer, not worries about whether toxic ingredients in toys or other products may harm our loved ones. While there are some definite “grinch-like” toys to avoid, great gifts abound. This gift guide can ease worries by helping parents, grandparents, and friends find the healthiest gifts for children and others this holiday season.

November 2009

Celebrate Seasonally and Toxic-Free

Please don’t pass the toxins! Thanksgiving is a time to count blessings, enjoy good company and, of course, fill up on turkey for the year. We don’t need an excuse to stuff our stomachs, just be sure you or your guests are not gobbling harmful chemicals.

October 2009

Don't Get Tricked This Halloween

Trick or Treat!? Costumes and candy are two fun ways to celebrate, but unfortunately, they can be loaded with harmful chemicals. Luckily, choosing safe products this Halloween has never been easier. There are many fun and easy ways to create your own safe alternatives. Follow these simple tips to keep the Halloween season toxic-free.

August/September 2009

Getting Schooled for Back-to-School

Today there is an overwhelming variety of colorful, hi-tech gear for school, many displaying characters from your kid's favorite cartoons, or movies. Unfortunately, with these advances in marketing there have also been advances in the use of toxic chemicals to make these items. But never fear-WTC is here to school you on safe school supplies.

December 2008

Healthy Holiday Gift Guide

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The holidays should bring fun and good cheer, not worries about whether toxic ingredients in toys or other products may harm our loved ones. While there are some definite “grinch-like” toys to avoid, great gifts abound. This gift guide can ease worries by helping parents, grandparents, and friends find the healthiest gifts for children and others this holiday season.

November 2008

What’s cookin'? Make it safe!

Turkey

It’s turkey season! Planning special meals and gatherings provides many opportunities to choose healthier products, like organic produce or seafood low in mercury and other toxic chemicals. But did you know that your choice of kitchenware can also make a difference?

October 2008

Rain Gear Fear?

Umbrella Rain, rain, go away… But the rain is here to stay here in the maritime Northwest, where your choice of rain gear can make all the difference. If you’re thinking of buying some new gear, this issue is for you! There are many chemicals used to make waterproof gear, and we’ll help you choose products that are safest for your family and the environment.

September 2008

Toxic-Free Back-to-school

As summer comes to an end, the hunt for cool back-to-school gear begins! Shockingly, many common school supplies can contain toxic chemicals. For example, lunch boxes, backpacks, and binders can be made of vinyl, a type of plastic that can contain lead and harmful plasticizers known as phthalates.

July 2008

Get Peachy!

Peachy! Summer is full of delicious dilemmas. Peaches or plums? Strawberries or raspberries? It’s tempting to make choices on a whim, but with a few quick facts, you can choose seasonal fruits that taste fantastic and contain little or no pesticide residue.

June 2008

Screen Your Sunscreen!

Sunscreen Drawing Ah, summertime! The sky is blue, the sun is bright; you lather up the kids with sunscreen for a dip in the pool… But are toxic chemicals swimming in your sunscreen? Here are our quick tips for choosing the safest sunscreens and protecting your whole family from sun and toxic chemicals!

May 2008

Bummed About Baby Bottles?

Baby Bottle Drawing Don't be! The hazards of plastic bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) are real, but so are the alternatives. BPA-free bottles are becoming more popular every day: here's how you can find them!
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