"This website is a fabulous, positive resource for learning about the effects of the environment on kids. I love the “daily tips” that will help you reduce exposure to chemicals, toxins, and pollutants—for the benefit of your children's health, the health of your home, and the environment."
"Thanks to the efforts of Healthy Child Healthy World, moms, dads, and caregivers are gaining the knowledge they need to make smart choices and keep their families safe. It is our greatest hope that we make the world a healthier place for future generations by inspiring change in one person, one life at a time."
"When I was younger, I had faith that I was taken care of by the government—in other words, that nothing would be on the market or in the air or water if it wasn’t safe. The realization that this wasn’t the case hit me when I became a mom. I learned that thousands of chemicals are used in products for children that aren’t tested on adults, much … Read More »
"While our name talks about the next seven generations, for most parents it's the next generation that matters the most. It's why we've teamed up with organizations like the Healthy Child to make sure our kids can lead safe and healthy lives."
"Healthy Child - Healthy World!!
The 2 are so intricately intertwined - a reflection of each other - and this has been our goal since this organisation was started 16 years ago."
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"As a mother wanting a safer and cleaner environment to raise my children in, it was an easy choice for me to get involved with Healthy Child Healthy World. This organization is the place to go to be engaged — and, most importantly, they offer answers, support, and ways we all can help."
"The work that Healthy Child Healthy World does is of the utmost importance. They are actually saving lives and supporting them and it is not only our duty but our privilege to protect future generations as well."
"Each generation has its responsibilities and today the responsibility for protecting children from these dangers falls on our shoulders. If we do not do it …who will?
Please join us!"
"I am honored to serve an organization that has such integrity and holds such a clear vision for how this planet could be: free and clear of environmental toxins. The time is now to make a change. Our children and theirs will be grateful for it later."
"Biologically speaking, our growing children are more ecological than we are: they are more vigorous participants in the food chain; they are more integrally involved with the world's water cycle; they are more deeply dependent on planetary oxygen supplies."
"So much that’s out there now is about what you should not do; Healthy Child tries also to emphasize the healthful solutions you can follow, the positive things you can do for your family, your home, yourself."
“Starting our family brought the value of eating organic food into even sharper focus. Children are more vulnerable to developmental damage from pesticide residues on food; their bodies are still growing, their metabolisms are faster, and because of their smaller size, they eat more fruits and vegetables per pound of body weight than adults do."
In August we celebrated as the President signed a law banning lead and several phthalates from toys and baby products. However, the law doesn’t go into effect until February 10th, 2009, giving toy makers and stores months to sell the soon-to-be-illegal products.
You can battle the ill effects of neurotoxins in the environment by feeding your child brain-boosting foods. Specifically, the brain craves good fats, antioxidants, good carbs, folate, and protein (all in perfect moderation). Here’s a very simplified explanation of why, followed by a guide to buying and preparing brain super-foods that are kid-approved.
