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...]

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...]

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...]

What Makes You Green: Environmental Mentality

I've been attacked by naysayers who claim one cannot be an environmentalist and consume meat. I beg to differ, but that's my opinion. For years I was a happy vegetarian. My husband is a devoted carnivore. We have five children and my vegetarianism fell to the wayside. I'm … [Read more...]

Nintendo, EA, Parenting, Fitness and Conservation: Maybe?

One of the most fascinating parts of being a Mommy Blogger is that you will always be challenged to defend your decisions. I'm okay with that. There are no video games at my house, yet. My husband is dying for a Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray. Since he's the primary earner in the … [Read more...]