Designed for parents, this primer presents information on threats to children's health that can be found in every American home, including disinfectants, art supplies, pesticides, and toxins in food and drinking water. The primer also provides practical information on safe and environmentally friendly household cleaners and disinfectants, outlines an approach to controlling pests in the yard and garden without using poisons, and describes safe alternatives to toxic arts and crafts materials. Following an introduction, the primer is presented in five parts: (1) "Household Cleaners, Disinfectants, etc."; (2) "In the Play Area"; (3) "Controlling Pests in the House, Lawn, and Garden"; (4) "Food and Water"; and (5) "Disposal." The primer concludes with a list of organizational and published resources for each section. (KB)