Spit that Out!: The Overly Informed Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in the Age of Environmental Guilt

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Synopsis
&“Paige Wolf provides truths, tips, and mom-to-mom advice on how to go green without going insane in this humorous must-read.&” —Pregnancy & Newborn From BPA in baby bottles and asbestos in crayons to misleading &“natural&” labels—even the most steadfast parent can be driven to frustration. Lighthearted yet authoritative, Spit That Out! cuts through the information overload, sorts cloth from disposable, and empowers readers to make simple but impactful changes. Featuring real life anxieties and advice from celebrities like Alysia Reiner and Kaitlin Olson, to activists such as Robyn O&’Brien and Stacy Malkan, to everyday super moms, Paige Wolf assures you that you aren&’t alone. Hot-button topics include food, toys, breast milk and diapers, clothing, the hidden toxins in schools, and how to spot greenwashing from a mile away. This &“realistic guide to keeping your kids safe and healthy&” is bursting with valuable advice on green vacations, how to handle unsupportive friends and family, and how to be green on a budget (People). &“Read this book!&” —Alysia Reiner, actress, Orange is the New Black &“A drastic alternative to my original plan for my son&’s safety—keeping him in a plastic bubble!&” —Tammy Pescatelli, wife, mother, comedian, exhausted &“Wolf offers practical suggestions for both managing your house and managing your emotions when you feel overwhelmed.&” —Apartment Therapy &“For readers seeking advice on how to ditch guilt and be proactive when it comes to making healthy choices for their children, Wolf&’s book ought to become the go-to guide.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Candid and humorous . . . a clear and comprehensive guide to navigating debates, understanding risks, and making informed decisions.&” —Treehugger
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
192 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781550926255
Related ISBNs:
9780865718302
Publisher:
New Society Publishers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Paige Wolf
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family
Reading Age:
18 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Alysia Reiner

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