Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) Awaits Obama’s Signature

Good news for children's nutrition! Last week, the US House of Representative passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307), which was approved by the Senate in August. Slow Food USA explains: Over 31 million children in American schools will have a chance of a better … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Beauty of Mothering to 100% Cotton Swimmies

1. Beauty of Mothering 2011 Calendar Unfortunately, many people, including those behind Facebook, are uncomfortable watching women breastfeed. We treat the natural act of feeding a baby with breasts as though it were some sort of shameful sex act. Sadly enough, some women even … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Whole Life Nutrition to Yoga Planet

1. Simple Food for Busy Families: The Whole Life Nutrition Approach This book is a great resource to teach families the difference between the Standard American Diet (SAD) and natural eating. It is written for today's busy families, and although it includes recipes, it is not … [Read more...]

Around the Green Parenting Web: Facebook, Breast Milk Sharing, Destruction of American Childhood, Happy Meal Toys, and Vegetarian Babies

Healthy Child Healthy World: Is it Healthy to Raise a Vegetarian Baby? Vegetarian parents often wonder whether raising their children with a similar diet will affect their nutrition and health. Dr. Sears explains that with the proper food and information raising a vegetarian … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: Cold Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving from Hank D, the Bee, and me! -Joe Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons. More on Thanksgiving Turkey can be climate friendly; spinach, … [Read more...]