Looking for the right way to tell your special someone what you really think of them? Forget the store-bought Valentine’s Day cards and stationary, and make your own DIY V-Day card. Nothing says

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What could possibly be cooler than living in a treehouse?  A warm and comfy treehouse bed in your very own room!  Not only does this make your child’s room feel magical, but lofted beds are a

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If you know someone who’s about to welcome a new bundle of joy – or maybe you are yourself – don’t miss a chance to win this amazing prize package for expectant parents (worth

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Over on Inhabitots I recently had the chance to speak with Dr. Alan Greene, pediatrician, father of four and leading authority on the subject of green and healthy parenting, about how to keep your family

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If you’re even thinking about having kids, the 2008 documentary The Business of Being Born is a must-see. The film explores the present childbirth and maternity care system, providing different

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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized yesterday for cutting of funding to Planned Parenthood, promising to continue funding the group. On Tuesday, Susan G. Komen cut of funding for about

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Hey eco mamas and green dads – have you heard the news? Our kids and parenting site Inhabitots is now on Pinterest – and we’ve been pinning up a storm of goodness for green tots

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Want to introduce your kids to baking and avoid spending money on store-bought snacks? Here’s a recipe that’s fun, relatively easy, and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. These homemade

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As part of his “Toxic America” series, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been investigating schools, and his findings are not good. Research suggests that at least one-third of U.S. schools have

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Always carting around tons of heavy toys for your little ones to play with on long road trips or flights? Created by Takashi Tsunoda, the Japanese toy designer behind PIPEROID paper robots, Monster

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Are you and your family finding it more important than ever to save money in 2012?  Luckily, smart money saving tactics almost always allow for helping the environment.  From making your own cleaning

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Whether or not you’re a LEGO geek, you have to admit that this is pretty incredible. LEGO pro Rod Gillies took the new Superman mini figure by LEGO and constructed a vintage TV set with big rabbit

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LEGO rang in 2012 by launching a new line of toys, LEGO Friends, which are aimed at girls 5 and up. No big deal, right? Actually, to some it is a big deal. A petition was launched at Change.org is

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If you’re looking for the safest (and most comfy) crib mattress for your baby, why pay $492 for one when you can get it for free in our giveaway? Inhabitots is giving away a Greenbuds Magnolia

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Yogurt is highly nutritious, and it’s an excellent source of protein (especially for vegetarians). Like most foods, if you want the best tasting yogurt, you should to make it yourself. And

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Want to decorate your child’s room and instill a love for literature?  These vintage book clocks may be just the thing! Los Angeles designer Steven Gabriel takes vintage, often one-of-a-kind

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Israeli designer Noa Himelfarb has designed a toy set for modeling cute animal friends from clumps of earth. Perfect for kids who love getting dirty and playing in the mud, Muzoo consists of a series of

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2011 will be a year to remember for innovative green design products for babies and kids. Over the past 12 months, we’ve admired Grace Hawthorne’s recyclable paper building blocks; we’ve

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2011 saw a plethora of controversial stories and shocking discoveries on the parenting front. From a genderless baby named Storm to reports of arsenic found in apple juice and an alarming new

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2011 saw no shortage of eye-opening news over at Inhabitots – Inhabitat’s site for green parents and kids. In the past year we saw researchers discover arsenic in apple juice, we were

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Mom-turned-designer Kate Fagelman of Little Play Spaces has created a series of kid-sized recycled cardboard playhouses that are so cool we wish she made them for us ‘big-kids’ The French Cafe

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Inhabitots’ adorable lil’ pâtissier, Petey, is back again for another sweet how-to baking installment – but this time he’s got raw, vegan almond cranberry cookies on his menu! A

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While lots of parents swear by iPhone apps to keep their tots entertained, many are worried about the risk of radiation exposure when their little ones play with their cell phones.  Luckily for busy

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If you have family that lives far away you’re probably used to getting photos to see what they’re up to.  Watching babies grow up can’t be replaced, but living vicariously though

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Wawabots’ brilliant reusable water bottles can be personalized with virtually any image, making them great gifts for friends and family members – and now you can win a pair by entering our

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Even though they’re great for the environment, doesn’t it feel like reusable water bottles have gotten to be a bit too ubiquitous? It isn’t exactly eco-friendly to give out thousands of

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Want to get your kids excited about diverting waste from the landfill? Get them involved in the process by creating a home recycling center! It’s a good idea to teach kids the importance of

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Thanksgiving is just days away and, for those of you with unfinished menus, we have a delicious organic apple pie recipe that is guaranteed to make your guests swoon.  It’s especially important to

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Looking for new ways to keep your child occupied when you’re cooking dinner or trying to navigate the subway?  There’s an app for that.  The new Oddballz Circus App is a creative and fun way

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This past week parents across the country joined forces to support the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S.847) that is now up for vote in Congress. Dubbing themselves the “Stroller Brigades”,

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