New Consumer Product Safety Information Act Could Ban Children From Libraries

[social_buttons] From gently used clothing to handmade toys, we've raised our concerns about how the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) will negatively affect green families and businesses. This law designed to protect our children is so poorly written, it will … [Read more...]

Into the Trees: A book About a Child's First Adventure Into the Woods

I grew up in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. We had a yard with trees, and the park and river were not too far away. I was fortunate my parents took me on weekend hiking trips in the Hocking Hills of southern Ohio (although I called "hocking in the Hiking Hills"). Reading Into … [Read more...]

Nine Tips for the Green Parent in 2009

Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” New … [Read more...]

Smart Kids Become Vegetarian Adults

[social_buttons] According to a University of Southampton study published by the British Medical Journal, children with high IQs become vegetarian adults. Dr Catharine Gale of the University's MRC Epidemiology Resource Centre who led the study explains: Those who were vegetarian … [Read more...]

Eco Child's Play Donation: TreePeople Plants Fruit Trees at Urban Schools

Every so often, I like to make a philanthropic donation to an environmental group on behalf of the writers and readers of Eco Child's Play. This month, I have selected TreePeople for our small donation. TreePeople is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles … [Read more...]