Spit that Out!
The Overly Informed Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in the Age of Environmental Guilt
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October 3, 2016
Addressing parents' concerns about how to keep their children healthy in a toxic world, Wolf is a calm voice of reason. Quotes from other parents remind readers that they are not alone in the struggle to balance children's desires for plastic toys and gummy worms with healthier alternatives. Wolf discusses various means of diapering, breast milk versus formula, organic and hand-me-down clothing, natural cleaners, and even toxic school environments, with action steps and tips for easy implementation. Her book will be useful to readers who know almost nothing about these matters as well as those who feel that they are drowning in information. Given a somewhat bleak subject, this is an entertaining and surprisingly positive read. Wolf never preaches but writes appealingly from the perspective of a regular mother trying her best. She provides direction and focus, advising parents where to invest limited energy and money so as to have the greatest impact on their children's health. Her work is enlightening and frightening, but also empowering and practical. 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.
November 1, 2016
Ecofriendly living and desire to raise children solely on organic, non-GMO (genetically modified organism), "green," and pesticide-free products is not a new thing. Writer and self-proclaimed "eco-chic green living expert" Wolf seems to add to the "environmental guilt" she purports to lessen with experiments such as heating up non-Crayola brand crayons to release asbestos and then publicly panicking on the Internet about it. The narrative is filled with unrestrained quotations, ranging from fellow parents to prolific bloggers, who ultimately arrive at such foregone conclusions as their inability to "possibly do everything to reduce [our] carbon footprints and remove toxins entirely from [our lives]." The most valuable offering in Wolf's book is the chapter-ending tips, which succinctly cover the topic addressed (detoxing your home, tips for safer cleaning, etc.) in five to ten brief bullet points. VERDICT While the intent is heartfelt, this work ultimately appeals to a limited audience. Purchase only for demand.
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