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Safe Toys Part Two: Why Did Green Toys Fail On HealthyToys.org?

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Since my last post about green toys getting bad ratings on HealthyToys.org, the project of The Ecology Center, a Michigan based nonprofit, I've been in a funk. It's not enough for me - as a journalist or as a mom -- to just report that organic toys are...

"Safe" Toys Not So Safe

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I lost my toy tossing virginity last week. And I'm not happy about it.

Last year, I talked many parents through their anger, frustration, and anxiety as lead-tainted toy after lead-tainted toy was recalled. I calmly explained the issues...

Life with Cancer: Is it time for baby number two?

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My latest column is up on glamour.com and the topic is...you guessed it: Nick and I are starting to talk about having a second baby. As you know, having Alex wasn't without serious risk and lot of worry. But it turned out so well (see photo for evidence) that we can't help but want to do it...

Life with Cancer: Are you happy enough?

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Someone asked me this yesterday: "Do you wake up every morning just so incredibly happy that you have a baby and that you have survived cancer and are feeling so good?" I actually had to think about it for a minute. I am happy, but I'm also preoccupied/consumed by a number of...