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

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

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

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

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“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

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781550926255
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Publication date: 12/15/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 195
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Paige Wolf is a publicist, author, advocate, and eco-chic green living expert. Paige regularly appears as a green living expert on television, in print, and at conferences across the country. A widely read author, she’s received national acclaim from People.com, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, The Huffington Post, and more. Paige lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two children, where she runs Paige Wolf Media & Public Relations, a certified B Corporation offering communications services to clients who contribute to a sustainable world and positive change. To learn more, visit www.spitthatoutthebook.com and www.paigewolf.com.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Did What Our Parents Never Knew Hurt Us?
Navigating the New Normal

Chapter 2: An Apple a Day Keeps the Hamburglar Away
Managing a Clean, Green Family Diet

Chapter 3: The Precarious World of Poo Maintenance
Trickier Than Changing a Diaper With One Hand Tied Behind Your Back

Chapter 4: Your Breast Friend — Or Worst Enemy?
Making the Most of What Nature Gave You

Chapter 5: How About I Let Them Go Naked?
Finding Itty-Bitty Organic Fair Trade Socks on a Shoestring Budget

Chapter 7: Maybe It’s Safer to Go Play in Traffic
When Real Knives Seem Safer Than Toy Trucks

Chapter 8: Out, Damned Spot!
Baking Soda Versus The Superbug

Chapter 8: Too Much of a Green Thing
Can Natural Remedies Hurt You?

Chapter 9. Learning Your ABCs and PCBs
Can School Be More a Setback Than a Safe Haven?

Chapter 10: Can I Afford to Be This Conscious?
Making the Most of Every Green Dollar

Chapter 11: Aw, You Shouldn’t Have. No, Really, You Shouldn’t Have
When Family and Friends Won’t Support Your Green Habit

Chapter 12: Four Coach Seats and a Million White Cotton Towels
Can One Flight Undo All Your Green Good?

Chapter 13: Made With Real Ingredients
When Greenwashing Has You Completely Soaked

Chapter 14: When Best Intentions Backfire
Can Your “Green” Changes Be Less Than Eco-Friendly

Chapter 15: Green Guilt: The Jury’s Verdict
Is There a Way to Ease Eco-Anxiety?

Resources/Appendix
List of suggested and referenced books, Web sites, and businesses
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