BabyLegs: One Extreme Snowboarder Mother's Solution to Diaper Rash

We've reviewed other organic baby leg warmers before on Eco Child's Play, and I really do love the concept. I especially like how easy baby leg warmers make diaper changes during the cold winter months without fully undressing a child. Recently, I have discovered another baby … [Read more...]

Should the Flu Vaccine be Required for Preschool or Daycare?

I teach preschool and elementary school. If you have ever worked with small children, you know these places are germ factories! The school year seems made up of one cold or flu virus after another, no matter how many times you wash your hands. The state of New Jersey has decided … [Read more...]

Have Holly Jolly Upcycled Christmas: Terracycle Eco-Friendly Juice Pouch Tree Skirt

Terracycle is one of my favorite eco-friendly companies, because they are the masters at upcycling. From using plastic bottles to sell cleaners and fertilizers to making paper from banana peels and coffee leaves, Terracycle knows how to take green to the mainstream. … [Read more...]

Green Gorilla: Energy Saving Tips for Your Bedroom

Editor’s note: The following post originally appeared on Green Gorilla. “Gorilla in the Greenhouse” is an action-packed animated web show that inspires kids to take real-world steps towards a healthier environment. The show is distributed through the kid’s web channel Green … [Read more...]

My Daughter’s Letter to Santa: For the Planet, Gas-Free Cars

From my daughter's very first Christmas, we have always told our children the truth about Santa Claus. This personal decision was based upon my own experiences and reaction to finding out the reality of this icon's existence, which also symbolized the end of my idyllic … [Read more...]