It's Alright to Play With Your Veggies (if they are organic)

Only 5 days left to leave a comment and enter our monthly drawing for a hemp Eco Child's Play bag. … [Read more...]

Rope Ladder Gross Motor Fun

A Rope Ladder is a great eco toy for outdoor fun. This Rope Ladder, available from Magic Cabin, is made of sanded hardwood rungs. The nylon rope is the least eco-friendly part of the toy, but a more natural fiber would not hold up to outdoor weather. The Rope Ladder is rated … [Read more...]

Resources for Environmental Education

This post originally appeared on Green Options. Back to school time is rapidly approaching, and it is a good time for parents and teachers to make plans for environmental education (EE). EE involves teaching children about the natural world and the way ecosystems work. According … [Read more...]

One More Reason to Hate Wal-Mart

I don't care how green Wal-Mart attempts to be, I hate this store. Recent news from Workers.org describes how 4,000 teenagers in Mexico work for tips only at Wal-Mart, even though full time employment of 14-year-olds is banned by International Labor Organization. According to … [Read more...]

Iraq War Jeopardizing Children's Mental Health

Imagine losing your only brother to a shooting incident, and then having your parents fear for your safety so much that you are not allowed to leave your home. This is what is happening in Iraq to children and their families. Children are being raised in a climate of fear and … [Read more...]