If your child watches more than two hours of television a day, his or her risk for asthma is doubled, according to a study published in the journal Thorax. The UK study monitored over 3,000 children from birth until nearly twelve years old. Beginning at the age of 3 and a half, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2009
Environmental Ed 101
Editor's note: The following is a guest post by Tim Magner, an environmental educator and children’s book author. For more resources on Growing Green Minds, visit Green Sugar Press. What are your best memories from childhood? Catching fireflys? Building forts? Making mudpies? … [Read more...]
Three Simple and Fun Ways to Garden with Children
1. Begin by downloading this Center for Ecoliteracy free visual guide which promotes nature as our teacher. The guide teaches that sustainable living is rooted in a deep knowledge of our natural world and that it is a community practice which can start with the family in the … [Read more...]
Rhode Island: Breastfeeding Made Legal
Rhode Island changed their policy on breastfeeding in public. Now it's not only allowed in public, but women can sue an establishment if their right to, you know, feed their child has been violated. Previously, the law stated that breastfeeding moms wouldn't be subjected to … [Read more...]
Green Giveaway: Print*Pattern*Paper 5 x 7 Signed Art for Your Child's Room
Last month, we shared with you a folk art eco-friendly lunch pack by Print*Pattern*Paper. This month, we are featuring a green giveaway of a signed 5" x 7" folk art print by Print*Pattern*Paper founder, CEO, artist, and designer Rebecca Peragine. To enter, simply visit … [Read more...]