Q&A: My kid wants to dye her hair…
The Question: Dear Alexandra, Is there a non-toxic way for my daughter to color/dye a streak of her hair pink? Thanks. John The Answer: Hi John, Ah hair dye. It is overwhelmingly toxic, so you’re right...
View ArticleGreen Reads for Kids
My latest post for Elizabeth Street is a list of eco-themed beach reads for kids (and parents). Headed to a sandy spot? Check them out. And let me know if I’ve missed any good ones. Share|
View ArticleCare.com
Thanks Care.com for including me in this article: 7 Ideas for Easy – and Healthy – School Lunches. Such a crucial topic and yet…it can get boring. Much needed inspiration! Share|
View ArticleQ&A: Beach Pollution
My latest post for Elizabeth Street was actually inspired by a reader question and offers some of my safety thoughts for beach goers. I find it frustrating we’re in an environmental moment where I even...
View ArticleQ&A: BPA and Plastics
Question: Alexandra, A friend just sent me a video of you talking about safety concerns about plastics and children. My wife and I are brand new parents. Our twins were born 6 weeks ago. We are using...
View ArticleAvoiding Smog: a post for Moms Clean Air Force
My latest post for Moms Clean Air Force is about how I’ve retreated from my urban apartment to a borrowed house in the country in an attempt to avoid soot and smog–and reclaim summer innocence. Where...
View ArticleThe Conscious Kitchen Now Available On Kindle!
Good news! The Conscious Kitchen is now available on your Kindle. Was excited to run across this today. Share|
View ArticleEco-Friendly Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
School starts today at loooong last! I don’t even bother shopping for anything until at least a few weeks into school to see what we actually “need” (usually nothing). Well that’s not entirely true. My...
View ArticleMaternity Slow Down
As of mid-December I’m home getting to know my newborn and working, writing, and posting less (or not at all). I should be back up and running at some point in February. If you send me a question for a...
View ArticleRecent Writing
After a few years of mainly working with clients, I’m back to doing some writing for various publications. I’m still loving working with clients, but was missing being a journalist. Check out some of...
View ArticleMoms Clean Air Force Posts
I’ve been doing some writing again lately for Moms Clean Air Force. So glad to be part of their impressive mission. My latest posts cover links between air pollution and autism, and an essay on why I...
View ArticleHudson Valley Hookup aka Tick Checking in The New York Times
I not-so-recently relocated to the Hudson Valley. Here we have a deep well and are surrounded by the farms that grow our food, among other amazing comforts. As a lifelong urban girl, my time in the...
View ArticleRecent Writing: New York Times, Moms Clean Air Force, Yahoo Style
I have been busily writing. At the moment, given the state of the world (climate talks in Paris yielding not as much as they should, war, refugees, unreal hatred aka Trump), I have been feeling the...
View ArticleMy Next Book!
I’m excited to announce that I’m busily working on my next book, MODERN PERILS OF COUNTRY LIVING. Here’s the blurb on the sale from Publisher’s Marketplace. Memoir is so different than what I’m used to...
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Get on Top! A Vagina Revolution
Thrilled to announce my latest book, written with Meika Hollender of Sustain, comes out in just a few weeks. You can order here. And, yes, that is a blurb from Christy Turlington! Share|
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40s Project
A project I’ve been working on with my friend Maura Egan landed today on Refinery29: No, You Can’t Have It All — & That’s Okay. We’ve really been amused and comforted by talking to other women abut...
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Couples Therapy Podcasts in The New York Times
I had a great time reporting this story on couples therapy podcasts for The New York Times. I may even have learned a few things to try at home, especially when talking to Esther Perel. Share|
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