iPhone Apps for Kids: iPlay n' Learn From Parents Magazine

I am not a fan of electronic gizmos for kids, but I am a Mac fan. When offered an opportunity to review a new app for iPhones and iPod touch by Parents Magazine, I decided to approach it with an open mind. Previously, I'd bashed such applications, but this one is different. My … [Read more...]

Green Lunch Giveaway: Square Meal Kit by Citizenpip

The kind folks at Citizenpip have offered to give a Square Meal Kit to one lucky Eco Child's Play reader! The Square Meal Kit features: • 1 insulated lunch bag with nametag and carabiner that easily attaches to a backpack • 1 stainless steel water bottle • 4 BPA-free airtight … [Read more...]

Irish Students Asked to Bring Their Own Toilet Paper to School

Tough economic times have caused one school in Ireland to ask students to bring their own toilet paper. Parents received the following request last week from principal Catherine O'Neill: Dear parent, from time to time we will request your daughter to bring in a toilet roll to her … [Read more...]

No BPA, Lead, PVC, Phthlates: Eco-Friendly Munchgear Soup to Nuts Lunch Kit

Unless you are lucky enough to send your child to a school with organic lunches and a farm to school program, you probably pack your child's lunch. We've reviewed numerous lunch boxes and lunch systems, but in the end, I usually just grab random items and throw then together in … [Read more...]

The Body Toxic: Hazardous Chemicals in Everyday Things

The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being is one of those books that freak me out...sometimes I just don't want to know. In reality, we need to know about all of the chemicals of modern industry and how to protect our … [Read more...]