Avoid Arrest: Don’t Pick the Wildflowers!

The signs of springing are arriving, alternating with an occasional snow storm. Inevitably, children are drawn to the flowers that bless us with their color this time of year. If you have a flower bed in your yard, you've probably experienced the quickness a toddler can … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: k & j Sunprotective Clothing, Magic Bean Wishes, Aqueduck, Baby Bullet, Pins on a Map

1. k & j Sunprotective Clothing It's hard to think of the need for sun protection when we have snow on the ground, but spring really is just around the corner (I sound like Ma in [amazon_link id="0060581859" target="_blank" ]The Long Winter[/amazon_link]). Although the sun … [Read more...]

Green Parent Round Up: Pediatrics, Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood, Irish Times, David Suzuki Foundation, & Z Recommends

Don’t forget to click the titles for links to the full articles! Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine: Adding Fuel to the Fire Increasing Evidence for Developmental Toxicity of Indoor Solid Fuel Combustion The importance of the adverse effects of air pollution on children's … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: Backyard Chicken

More on backyard chickens From EcoChildsPlay: Sustainable Living: Raising Chicks into Hens From Ecolutionist: The Environmental Sustainablity of Giving Ex-Battery Chickens a New Life From Grit: Backyard Chickens: New Mobile App Helps You Choose the Best Breed From Mother … [Read more...]

Five ways Green Parenting Can Help Your Kids be Happier and Healthier

Here are five relatively simple green parenting methods that will not only make your family (and the planet) healthier, they will also promote happiness in your home. 1. Eat Locally-Produced, Organically-Grown Food: Pesticides and herbicides have been linked to many health … [Read more...]