I will never, ever, ever tire of indulging myself with Gyo Fukikawa's illustrations. Her characters and books are such instant sight memories for my childhood. The multicultural kids with their tiny dot eyes and adorable round faces. The little overalls and outfits and animals.... read more
Since its creation in 1970, Earth Day has become an incredible incentive to take action and do something for our planet. It's so popular it's part of our kids' lives as much as any major holiday. Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but to make the most of it, jumps.... read more
Want kids to connect with nature? They need to learn to love it first and any of these books will help you to plan your next nature exploration. When nature books are so good that they get made into a feature-length movie or stick with your child's memory through the years, th.... read more
Did you know Earth Day is now celebrated in over 175 countries and is the third largest celebrated holiday in many of our nation's schools? Although we can and should be celebrating the Earth every day of the year, taking the time to do it ceremoniously and with great intent.... read more
For a kid, it isn't hard to understand that the wind and sun are powerful. After all, they have probably had to chase down a baseball cap caught in a gust of wind or felt the heat of the sun warming their skin. What might be a little hard for them to understand, and for us as .... read more
Our children are our teachers in so many ways, obvious as well as subtle. Their very appearance in our lives immediately certifies us as experts in all sorts of things—and rookie-league amateurs in all kinds of others! Then they go to school, where they come to know facts th.... read more
Spring cleaning is upon us once again, and rather than dread the chore of rolling up your sleeves and getting into the old "elbow grease," consider that this year, very simply and with no great personal expense, you can green up your cleaning practices. You'll not only save .... read more
1. No more bottled water in regular plastic jugs. Drink from glasses, filter your own water, use refillable jugs (see every option at www.reusablebags.com). Do something other than give into those tempting little 12-oz. plastics from the corner store that pile up landfills fas.... read more
Little children, who spend their days climbing trees and splashing in puddles, who adore woodland creatures and wallow in dirt, often become, without their even realizing it, staunch environmentalists. For though they may not grasp the magnitude of pollution and deforestat.... read more
Do your kids love dirt and worms? Are you looking for an eco-friendly family project to celebrate Earth Day? I have the perfect idea for you. Try vermicomposting with your kids. Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to eat your kitchen garbage and turn it into nutrie.... read more
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