Summer of Gaia

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/oNR1olm03nA&hl=en&fs=1] Have you ever considered doing "summer camp" in your own backyard? I used to be the Nature Director at a summer camp and can promise you, the magic that can be discovered on a summer afternoon can last a … [Read more...]

The Green Schools Act Will Lessen Your Child's Carbon Footprint

Although school may be the farthest thing from your children's mind this summer, your representatives in Congress are thinking about it. The truth is that many US schools are in dire need of repair, and most of them are very energy inefficient. My children's school still has … [Read more...]

Social Responsibilty: Eco Child's Play Donation

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/egHc6EoybqQ&hl=en] When I began Eco Child's Play over a year and a half ago, I pledged to make Kiva loans on behalf of our blog. After making several Kiva loans, I've decided it is time to donate to and highlight different organizations … [Read more...]

Labor of Love: Bypassing a Scheduled Cesarean – Natural VBAC

Until my first daughter Carly was born by an ER-style emergency c-section, I had never been to the hospital except for the couple of times with minor injuries as a small child. The experience was so extraordinarily shocking to my system that it catapulted me into a determination … [Read more...]

No Child Left Inside Video

According to No Child Left Inside, “A study found that young people could identify 1000 corporate logos but fewer that 10 plants or animals native to their backyards.” … [Read more...]