Nature Play Groups

While reading Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv I decided to start “Nature Days” and invite others to come along. Some of my fondest memories growing up were unstructured “play times” in nature. When I need to calm down, take a breath or need to get out of a “funk” I find … [Read more...]

Court Upholds Congressional Ban on Toxic Toys

Yet another victory and more good news for toy safety happened to day, with a judge ruling that toys and baby products with pthalates must be removed from the shelves. “Today’s victory gives parents the certainty Congress tried to provide in the first place – that their children … [Read more...]

"Selfish Parents" are Screwing Up Kids, Says British Study

A 3-year study focusing on 35,000 children, parents and professionals, claims British children are less happy than those in almost any other developed country. The aggressive pursuit of individual success by adults today is the greatest threat to our children....There is unease … [Read more...]

Global Exchange’s 2nd National Valentine’s Day of Action: Win Prizes for Participating

With Valentine's Day rapidly approaching, chocolate sales will be going through the roof. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the cost others pay so that we may have the chocolate we know and love. It is important that each of us takes responsibility in teaching our … [Read more...]

The Crafters are Organizing and they are Furious: CPSIA Backlash

When I think of crafters, I imagine women of a certain age with sensible shoes sitting in wallpapered living rooms. They have a crochet needle in one hand and a cat rubbing at their ankle. The Consumer Product Safety Commission probably thinks the same way. But wait, they'll … [Read more...]