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  Alternative Playground may simply look like colorful and cushy blobs piled up in a corner, but this new project by Griet Boucique explores the potential of the trash dump as a play environment.

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What could be more relaxing than curling up to sleep in your very own bird’s nest bed! Conceived and created by O*GE CreativeGroup, the “Giant Birdsnest for Creating New Ideas” was developed as

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LEGO blocks are one of the most enduringly popular toys around. With endless possibilities for reinvention, they challenge minds and cultivate creativity. But as much as we love these colorful little

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Over the holidays, Lego released their Lego Friends series – a selection of colorful new building sets geared towards young girls. While some may consider Lego to be gender neutral, the

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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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Think Barbie is all bubble gum pink plastic and tacky accessories? Welcome to the 21st century with the Miniio designer dollhouses, a new set of modern, sustainably-crafted dollhouses that are made by

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‘Build Up’ child’s chair and table designed by Philippe Nigro would be the perfect addition to any eco-kids room.  Made from cardboard, the pieces are shipped flat with easy to put together folding

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Every year consumers in the United States toss 220,000,000 automobile tires in the trash. But while these defunct tires are being seen as useless by the majority, designer AnneMarie van Splunter has a

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects between 4-5% of children, making it the most common chronic mental health problem among young children in the U.S. While a slew of medications have

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We attach GPS tracking devices to our cars, our phones, and even our pets, so why not our children – right? A daycare in Sweden is conducting an experiment that places GPS tracking devices on kids

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We’ve seen lots of incredible designs made from LEGO bricks lately – from a ten-foot-tall replica of Chicago’s Trump Tower to life-size animals at the Bronx Zoo. But now enthusiasts at home

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It’s hard to get today’s kids pumped up about anything that doesn’t feature a flashing screen or a fun shape. So to shift those young eyes from the latest video game over to the merits

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Going back to school is an exciting time, particularly for kids as they gear up for the new year. But getting back into the academic grind also requires a little bit of organization, especially with

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When you step on a plane, the sight of a small child sitting near you can often bring anxiety. Screaming, crying, things thrown at the back of your head – these are just some of the scenarios that

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Little Haby is growing up so quickly! Inhabitots turned 3 years old this past week, and in celebration of our little one’s special day, Inhabitots’ managing editor Julie Seguss rounded up her top

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The Transformers of times past may have been fueled by our imaginations, but now there’s a whole new generation of morphing robots that harness the power of the sun as well! This sun-powered

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Here’s something we thought we’d never hear: Playgrounds are being deemed too safe. In a recent article posted by Shine, experts are contending that the designs of  modern playgrounds are

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It’s already time to start gearing up for the new school year, and while pencils and pads are on the top of our to-buy list, we’ve also been on the hunt for right pack to put all these new

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The media and fashion industry has dubbed Lady Gaga as being both fashion-forward and a major influence on pop culture, so it was only a matter of time she followed in the footsteps of all of

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These eye-catching, eco-friendly building blocks by Tegu may look like simple wooden stacking blocks that we all remember from childhood, but – despite appearances – these are not your

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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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Storm Stocker has a secret and it’s being kept by his or her parents. A Toronto couple recently ignited a firestorm by opting to conceal the sex of their baby, Storm, expressing that they wanted to

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Spring has finally sprung and we couldn’t think of a better time to start planting some veggies! Even if you don’t have a green thumb, rest assured — we’ve rounded up 5 green tips

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Easter egg coloring is a fun tradition we can definitely get behind, but with so many toxic food dyes out there, it’s not hard to to raise an eyebrow when your child sticks his or her hand in a bowl

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© Matthew Williams 2010 If you’ve got a few destructive tots hanging around the house, you’re probably not looking to invest in high-end, designer furniture. But here’s one cool and

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The start of a new year is the perfect time to set some productive resolutions. This year we asked some of our favorite green bloggers and sustainable designers to share what they have planned for

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Providing your children with the right tools to develop their creativity from the offset is a gesture that has the potential to transform their future. But if you’re a parent who struggles with

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If your kids love hosting get-togethers of their very own, then this colorful Charlotte Table Set is the perfect spot for them to serve up air tea and cookies for their best friends and Teddy. This week

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