I'm not really a fan of the whole "hiding" veggies in recipes thing ala Jessica Seinfeld/Missy Chase Levine. To me, veggies are so good, I want people to experience them in all their wholesome splendor, not pureed in a loaf. However, while I may not have children with finicky … [Read more...]
Three Websites for Eco-Kids
With the influx of environmental information permeating the web, it's no surprise that sites targeting kids are popping up all over. Plenty of organizations are creating niche websites that get kids involved with the environment and sustainability, using bright colors, games, … [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...]
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...]
Keep Kids Out of Meds…With Kitty Litter?
Like many people, you may have some odds and ends of prescriptions that you or someone in your family never needed: a fast-healing injury that required painkillers, cough syrup that may be past its prime, or sleeping pills for a temporary insomnia. The old adage has been to … [Read more...]