The scale of toxic environmental exposures in kids’ lives is both frustrating and overwhelming, but still, “there’s a lot we can do,” says pediatrician Dr. Leo Trasande in the first installment of our new Call the Doctor series.
Mom Detective: Wigs & Synthetic Hair
Lots of kids like to don wigs for Halloween, but for many people, wearing wigs or synthetic hair is part of everyday life due to cultural norms or medical hair loss. April in Georgia wants to know if wearing a wig and …
Mom Detective: Candles
It’s fall, and that means it’s pumpkin spice season! But before you light that fragrant candle to give your house those seasonal vibes, hear what Mom Detective has to say. Read all her candle tips here.
Moms Tell EPA to We Need Strong Safety Reviews for Chemicals in Rugs, Toys, and More
The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Wigs and Synthetic Hair Safe for Children?
There are many cultural and deeply personal reasons for wearing wigs or synthetic hair. Mom Detective shares the potential harms of these products so that you can make the decision that works best for your family.
The Age of Forever Chemicals
On October 9, 2025, investigative journalist Mariah Blake sat down with Moms’ Maria Finnegan to share insights from her new book, a gripping exposé of the chemical industry’s decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals. She reveals how these human-made …
Climate Questionnaire: Mariah Blake, Author of They Poisoned the World
Becoming a mother inspired journalist Mariah Blake’s journey to understand the threats posed by toxic chemicals in our environment. “What I learned was awe-inspiring and sobering,” she writes.
Red Alert: EPA Wants to Weaken Toxic Chemical Protections
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) protects us from dangerous chemicals in industry, commercial, and consumer products—now, it’s under threat. Join Moms in taking action.
She Founded a High School Environmental Club—and a Native Seed Company
“Everyone should do a little to play their part.” Read how high school student Diya Balagopal is doing more than her part as founder of Nature’s Nurturers and NativeScape Grass Company and co-president of Project Green Schools’ National Youth Council.
Ask Mom Detective: What’s the Best Window for My Family’s Health, My Wallet, and the Planet?
Shopping for energy-efficient replacement windows can leave you feeling dizzy. Mom Detective unpacks all the options to help you find safe, cost-effective, and planet-friendly windows for your family.
Science Matters: Dr. Tanya Taiwo, Midwife, Birth Justice Advocate, and Co-Lead of Project TENDR
“When junk science becomes the norm, how do you even work with an EPA that doesn’t actually care or understand science?” Dr. Tanya Taiwo grapples with this question in her work to reduce exposure of neurotoxic environmental chemicals in pregnant women and children
Classrooms Across America Are Heating Up. Here’s How You Can Protect Your Kids
Read how one mom has partnered with the climate organization Impacts US to provide free, simple-to-use classroom heat sensors to Wisconsin schoolteachers with the hope of bringing awareness to how heat can affect students’ health and learning.