Editor’s note: This is the second of a weekly guest spot by children’s media consultant Ashley. Ashley is a television and online producer and Executive Editor of Children’s Media Consultant.com. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University and a M.A. concentrating in children’s … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2007
"Green" Toys From the Discovery Channel Store
We all knew the Discovery Channel had green interests when it purchased Treehugger.com for $10 million, but now the Discovery Channel Store is featuring "eco-friendly" and "green gifts" toys for the 2007 holiday season. My family recently played with three of these products. … [Read more...]
Five Tips For Talking To Your Children About Climate Change
If you're reading this blog, you probably are aware of climate change. More than likely, your kids have heard about it, too, whether it be at school, from friends, or from the media. Naturally, kids are going to have questions about things that they hear. But how to talk to … [Read more...]
Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission Doing Their Job?
Even before the recent flurry of children's toy recalls, I questioned the effectiveness of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) when they failed to act on the presence of lead in children's lunchboxes. The news has only gotten worse, since I wrote about it last … [Read more...]
E-Waste Creates Toxic Environment For Children
When your old computer, cell phone, or MP3 player becomes obsolete, what do you do with it? Put it on the curb? Recycle it? Donate it? No matter what you do, your "e-waste" may just end up in one of several African countries with a thriving computer-salvaging market. An … [Read more...]
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