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It seems that going Green is all the rage now, so when I saw Dr. Alan Greene’s new book about green child-rearing, I thought I would take a look at it.

The book is wealth of information.  It takes you from pregnancy to early childhood, giving parents tips on how to reduce their wastefulness, protect their children from harmful chemicals, and influence the revitalization of the planet.  If you’re interested in learning about going organic or changing your lifestyle, this is definitely the book for you.  The author includes recommendations for over 300 “best” green baby products and gives helpful hints for going green effectively.  One example is the handy organic foods chart.  It lists different produce in order of the percentage of pesticides found in the food, allowing parents to make more informed decisions about which fruits and vegetables they might want to spend a little more on to get the organic versions.

I have one small warning about this book.  In its excitement about raising safer, healthier, and greener kids, it can be downright frightening.  I found new dangers that I wasn’t even aware of–did you know that there could be nitrates in your drinking water. Apparently you can- and, apparently, that’s not a good thing.

Overall, the book is worth a look if you’re trying to find strategies for adjusting your lifestyle to make the planet a better place.

by Lisa D.

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