When Whitney Houston belted out the line “children are our are future, teach them well and let them lead the way” she definitely knew more than she led on. A recent study conducted by

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We love being on hand for spring design shows because they offer rare up close and personal access to the designers we mostly admire from afar the rest of the year. Last year, we were fortunate enough to

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Design guru and entrepreneur Grace Hawthorne has spent the last 15 years of her life encouraging people to be creative and make things with their hands. Her new Paper Punk project, a fun collection of

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Sure, your dad will most likely love anything you give him but homemade gifts really show him that you care enough to put in time and effort. If you (or your kids) need some inspiration, check out these

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Diet pills aren't just for Hollywood starlets anymore. Apparently babies are jumping on the bandwagon by getting a head start on their slim figures in the WOMB. In an effort to prevent obesity through the

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When a Toronto couple decided to conceal the sex of their child, Storm Stocker, they ignited a fiery public debate over gender politics and parenting techniques. Kathy Witterick and David Stocker caught

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At Inhabitat, we're big fans of educational toys that masquerade as cute animals, and the piggy bank is one of the best examples of learning disguised as fun trick if we've ever seen one. But there is

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At an unveiling in Dubai yesterday, LEGO's Architecture Series got a whole lot taller with the release of their Burj Khalifa model -- a miniature replica of the world's tallest building. We don't think

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Toy designer, Ben Blanc creates classic Corkels push/pull toys from recycled wood chip that looks and feels like cork. His animal, car and boat designs are full of fun, wheelie appeal for kids; and

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Kids love bright colors and fun designs, but the plastic furniture readily available to adorn their rooms is usually predictable and non eco-friendly. BRC Designs fixes this problem with their kid-tested,

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Chile, eat your LEGO heart out! Brazil recently broke the world record for tallest LEGO structure when a group of its citizens (most of whom aren't very tall themselves because they're children) built at

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Photo ©hberends via sxc Now this is a story that has us scratching our heads for sure. Last Saturday, the House of Representatives voted to cut $27.3 million (about 93%) of federal funding for poison

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This gorgeous tree-top residence in Seattle tells a wonderful story of inventive architecture and repurposed and recycled materials. The Hale-Edmonds family took on the challenge of a steeply sloping site

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Mark Anderson's intricate letter-shaped LEGO spaceships make the alphabet fun for all ages.

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Nowadays, teaching children about the world of technology is just as vital as teaching them their ABCs. One of the most important life skills for youngsters to learn at an early age is how to think

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Kids are naturally drawn to gadgets and new technology, so why not turn that curiosity into a fun - and educational - outlet for their creativity? One of the coolest ways to develop your child's

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As the new year starts off in full swing, the Inhabitots team caught up with some of our favorite green designers and bloggers to share their thoughts about what lies ahead in green design and what

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New Year's Eve is coming up quick - and as the hours tick down to the ball drop, the Inhabitat editors have reflected upon the past year and picked out our favorite green design stories from 2011! It's

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We know you want to set a good example by giving eco-gifts to all the lovely young ladies in your life, but as we all know, these gals can be some of the hardest people to shop for! Don't fret over your

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It was love at first ride when we spotted this adorable Eco Rocker at this year's London Design Festival. Made from an inner core of 100% recycled paper product, this modern-day version of the rocking

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Here's some alarming news - according to a new study, children and adolescents who have been exposed to a commonly used chemical in non-stick pans and stain-resistant fabrics have higher cholesterol

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Debuting nearly two years ago, gDiaper became the world’s first flushable diaper. Meeting rave reviews from mothers and fathers who were conflicted with the extra work that came with cloth diapering,

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The new LEED Platinum certified Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Botanic Gardens in Cheyenne, Wyoming is an incredible example of educational design -- it's a hands-on, interactive place where

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Will you soon be sending your tot off to school for the first time? Apart from the separation anxiety you're bound to feel when you leave your little one in front of the schoolhouse, getting all the right

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Each year thousands of people take up residence in New York City and many settle down to start families, so it seems like this cutting edge metropolis would be the ideal place to weigh every available

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Your kids' playground is probably the last place you'd ever expect to find toxic chemicals. But from the 1970’s up until as late as 2003, a considerable amount of wood used to construct playground

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Watching movies at home is a pretty green form of entertainment (no carbon expended driving to an overly-air-conditioned movie theater) -- but there aren't a lot of great green options when it comes to

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Last weekend at Dwell on Design, designer Gregg Fleishman premiered this super cool multifunctional Asian inspired playhouse. Known as the Playgoda, this sophisticated design is a great way to foster your

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If your children go to school or daycare, you'll want to read this scary news. New research found that classrooms and daycare centers are a significant source of exposure to flame retardants and

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As adorable as the animated characters of stories like “Shrek” and “Toy Story” may be, the trials and tribulations these protagonists go through often carry enough stress to send

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