Celebrating the Winter Solstice was one of my first posts here at Eco Child's Play! I'm a summer lover and today I'm practically giddy that there will 15 HOURS of daylight! What a wonderful day to remind our kids that the sun is, ultimately, the energetic source of all we … [Read more...]
Poisonous Plants: Know What to Grow to Keep Your Yard Childproof
I'm lucky in many ways. I have a child who is a good eater. So good, she'll eat many things that are not even food — and a few that actually are. While this sure makes a plate of broccoli less challenging for both of us, these early years are aging me fast. To make it worse, I … [Read more...]
Summer Vacations that Create a Green Tomorrow
Can a summer vacation help create a sutainable future? YES! Sustainability begins with a concern for the wild places in the world and summer vacation is an excellent place to instill love of the outdoors. A few months ago, I was privledge to attend the Student Conservation … [Read more...]
Cute, Disabled Kitten Gets a Second Chance at Life
As a writer for EcoWorldly, I should think about the mass demonstrations currently swelling in South Korea, where I live. I should think of the struggle between Chavez's revolution, the entrenched oligarchies, and the confused youth of Venezuela, where my brother lives. I should … [Read more...]
Bug Off! Finding Safer Insect Repellents-
It's bug season in New England. Blackflies, mosquitos, deer flies, no-see-ums, and even the ticks are moving northward to invade us. Being a child playing all day outside can be a feast for these crawly creatures. Right now both my girls have big blackfly bites on their … [Read more...]
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