Activist Parenting

I'm written before about being an activist parent. I try to let my elected officials know what I'm thinking about how they can help keep our daughters safer. Note that I said HELP keep our daughters safe. I think it is ultimately our responsibility, but we do need some help. Consumers Union has an ongoing campaign to lobby Washington officials to do their parts. Here's a section of the latest email I received from them. If you have a minute, be sure to click and send a message to your Washington officials. It takes everyone's help to keep our kids safe.

Lawmakers just passed legislation to make cars safer for kids--addressing backovers, dangerous power windows and gear locks. This is a huge victory, but cars are not the only products unsafe for our children.

In just the past weeks, Chinese-made children's plastic rakes, sketchbooks and other toys were recalled for high lead levels. The kid's blood pressure cuff by Fisher-Price, found to have high lead levels by Consumer Reports, remains on the market (although many retailers chose to return it to the manufacturer voluntarily).

The House passed its safety reform bill before Christmas, and the Senate is about to vote on its own strong measure. We have momentum now for a second big victory!

Tell your Senator to vote YES for the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act and send this bill to the President.