Healthy Children Project

10/02/2026

What does air pollution, PFAS and pesticides have in common? They are linked to both learning disabilities and breast cancer.

The good news is that, with strong policies, these causes are preventable.

Learn more at https://healthychildrenproject.org/ld-and-breast-cancer.../ and www.bcpp.org/science-policy/glossary-of-exposures/

Learning Disabilities Association of America is proud to partner with the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners on policies that protect children's brain health and learning potential AND fight breast cancer.

10/02/2026

It's Learning Disabilities Month. Stay tuned for lots of resources.

09/30/2026

New product screening from the Campaign for Healthier Solutions - CHS shows that it’s not that hard to find a banned ingredient openly listed on product labels in the dollar store beauty aisle.

The good news? Dollar Tree has made new commitments to restrict PFAS, formaldehyde releasers and other toxics, facing pressure from shoppers and safer cosmetics laws at the state level.

It's time for dollar stores to set up and use their purchasing power and tell national brands to get PFAS, Toluene, formaldehyde-releasers and other harmful chemicals out of cosmetics and personal care products.

Learn more about the product testing - https://comingcleaninc.org/assets/media/images/CHS%20Launch%20Images/Product%20Screening%20for%20the%20People%202026%20.pdf

08/06/2026

Products should never have lead or other harmful chemicals like phthalates that can harm children's brain health. Learn how to lessen your family's exposure and stay tuned for more tips.

06/08/2026

“I hate myself” is heartbreaking for any parent to hear. Check out this resource from the Child Mind Institute and learn about treatments and ways to build your child’s
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“What Makes Kids Hate Themselves?” from the Child Mind Institute explores why kids develop negative self-talk and how parents can respond supportively.
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06/05/2026

Join us and learn how to keep your family safe from toxic food packaging.

Chemicals linked to learning disabilities and cancer shouldn't be anywhere near our food. Yet many of the containers and wrappers surrounding our food are made with toxic chemicals, including phthalates, PFAS, and BPA, which can migrate into our food and our bodies.

Get tips on how to keep your family safe and what states are doing to protect families from harmful chemicals in food packaging.

How to Avoid Toxic Food Packaging
Tuesday June 9th
3pm Pacific/4pm Mountain/5pm Central/6pm Eastern

Big thanks to our partners Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Consumer Reports and CALPIRG and to Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina for co-sponsoring!

Speakers
* Pujeeta Chowhary, Senior Science and Education Manager, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
* Kevin Loria, Senior Health and Food Reporter, Consumer Reports
* Jenn Engstrom, CALPIRG State Director

06/01/2026

Join us and learn how to keep your family safe from toxic food packaging.

Chemicals linked to learning disabilities and cancer shouldn't be anywhere near our food. Yet many of the containers and wrappers surrounding our food are made with toxic chemicals, including phthalates, PFAS, and BPA, which can migrate into our food and our bodies.

Get tips on how to keep your family safe and what states are doing to protect families from harmful chemicals in food packaging.

How to Avoid Toxic Food Packaging
Tuesday June 9th
3pm Pacific/4pm Mountain/5pm Central/6pm Eastern

Big thanks to our partners Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, CALPIRG and Consumer Reports and to Learning Disabilities Association of South Carolina for co-sponsoring!

Speakers
* Pujeeta Chowhary, Senior Science and Education Manager, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
* Kevin Loria, Senior Health and Food Reporter, Consumer Reports
* Jenn Engstrom, CALPIRG State Director

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Safer Packaging, Healthier Families: How to Avoid Toxic Food Packaging. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

06/01/2026

Did you know chemicals in plastics can harm children’s brain health?

Project TENDR's new scientific consensus statement on how chemicals in plastics and microplastics are harming children's brains is now published in the June issue of Environment International. It says:

1. Action is urgently needed to safeguard children’s developing brains from microplastics and plastic-related chemicals.
2. Neurotoxic chemicals in plastics are contributing to children's problems with learning, attention, and behavior.
3. One in 6 children in the U.S. are now diagnosed with developmental conditions including ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities.
4. Microplastics can enter cells and disrupt placental and metabolic functions that impact fetal growth and brain growth.

There are solutions. Read our paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412026002424

LDA is a co-founder and proud member of Project TENDR.

05/25/2026

The bugs are out! Learn tips on how to select safer bug repellants on our Don’t Bug Me podcast https://bit.ly/4nRmDX0

05/25/2026

Already have bug bites and sunburns? Learn how to select safer bug repellants, sunscreens, and nonchemical ways to protect your family this summer.

Check out LDA’s HCP podcasts on fun in the sun https://bit.ly/4nOQAXv and safer bug repellents https://bit.ly/4nRmDX0