Today, 1,000 Kids Will Die from Drinking Unsafe Water
Posted on 22. Mar, 2009 by Chris Baskind in News
World Water Day is an opportunity to think about a commodity many of us take for granted. But access to safe water is still the world’s top health issue.
Weekend Project: Donate Unused Toys Before Christmas
Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
With less than three weeks before Christmas, this weekend would be a great time to work with your kids and thin out the underused toys cluttering their closets.
How to Plan a “Green the Family” Meeting
Posted on 02. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Family
Do you really want to green your home? You can’t do it alone. Here’s how to get the sort of family buy-in you need to make it work.
Give Your Kids a “Green Hour” Outdoors
Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
It’s tough to teach kids an appreciation of nature when they’re hunched over a video game or computer screen. But here’s a solution: the Green Hour.
Green Family Values: Baby Wearing
Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by Jennifer Lance in Family
Motrin has angered parent groups with an allegedly insensitive commercial about baby wearing. The controversy won’t cool the revival of this ancient practice.
Ten Tips for Organic Gardening with Children
Posted on 01. Jun, 2007 by Jennifer Lance in Home & Garden
Do you really want to give your kids a great toy? Let them do as children have done for millennia: introduce them to the simple pleasures of the garden.
How to Keep Your Kids Happy (and Green) This Summer
Posted on 21. May, 2007 by Sonya Hess Chamberlain in Family
It’s a balancing act: keeping your kids occupied with summer games, while keeping it all clean and green. But a little planning makes for greener, happier children.
Five Ways to Green Your Child’s Classroom
Posted on 08. May, 2007 by Chris Baskind in Family
Your kids are watching: How you treat the Earth’s resources will guide the way they choose to live. Here are a few ways to make sure their school experience teaches the greenest lessons possible.
Low Impact Child-Raising
Posted on 21. Jan, 2007 by Sonya Hess Chamberlain in Family
Raising children is an expensive proposition. But getting back to basics can make parenting a more affordable — and fulfilling — calling.
