About
Hello, I’m Jessica and the author of GreenMamma.org. Just over a year ago, I became the mama to a most beautiful and active little girl, my dear Annabelle. My own birth as an environmentalist began with a conversation at Rock Creek park, which inspired me to become an environmental activist and green mama. My choice to be environmentally aware and to be a green parent is rooted in my desire to protect and preserve our planet’s environment for generations to come.
After acquainting myself with environmental literature and making simple changes around our house, like switching to flushable G-Diapers and to green cleaning products, I realized that the consumer in me would have her rest so that I might make what I could, and to try and use secondhand materials at that.
I am a lifelong artist and have been a freelance writer for several years. I believe in making a difference in the world and helping others. Now is the time to help save the environment.
If you have a tip or question for me, go ahead and ask away. You may reach me at Greenmamma@Greenmamma.org
Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart . . .
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Green Mamma 
Meg Leidy said,
March 25, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
As the writer of the popular and informative parenting blog, Green Mama, I thought you might be interested in a NEW book, Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home by Christopher Gavigan, CEO of the nation’s leading nonprofit for children’s environmental health – Healthy Child Healthy World / http://www.healthychild.org.
In a time where more than 125 million Americans, especially children, face a historically unprecedented rise in chronic disease and illness such as cancer, autism, asthma, birth defects, ADD / ADHD, and learning and developmental disabilities, it is important for everyone to begin looking for preventative measures and daily solutions to keep children and families safe and healthy. This book will act as an essential playbook for parents to create a healthy, nontoxic, and environmentally sound home.
Building on the credible science and easy solutions, what sets this book apart are the long list of health experts and notable parents contributing their voices/essays. These contributing “voices” and stories are selectively added to the book to build on the approachable and fresh tone. Contributing folks include Meryl Streep (writing the foreword), Gwyneth Paltrow, Bill McDonough, Tom Hanks, Dr. Phil Landrigan, Tobey Maguire, Dr. Sandra Steingraber, Laura Dern, Dr. Alan Greene, Courteney Cox, Vanessa Williams, Erin Brockovich, Dr. Harvey Karp, Keri Russell, Brooke Shields, Dr. David Orr, Michelle Obama, Dr. Theo Colborn, Sheryl Crow, Gayle King and a quite a few more.
I was delighted to find your recent post that mentions Healthy Child Healthy World and our article about the negative effects of polycarbonate. It is very important that more parents are aware of the health risks involved and what are healthy alternatives. I find your blog to be very informative and insightful. I am very passionate about protecting the environment, particularly with regard to the way it impacts children’s health and have been working with Healthy Child Healthy World, a nonprofit organization that helps to spread the world about potential threats to children’s health and smart choices to protect them from exposure.
Because of the synergy between your topics and our organization, we would be grateful if you would write a review of the book on your blog. If you agree, please respond and we will quickly send out a copy of the book for your review.
Warm wishes,
Meg Leidy
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Healthy Child Healthy World
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