Looking for a fun activity that will pull your kids away from the computer and video games for a few hours? With Papierowe Miasto’s Paper Town, designed by Robert Czajka, you and your little ones
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
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
Ah, the day after Christmas – if you’ve been greening your holiday thus far, why stop now? One of the simplest ways to keep up the great eco-work is to recycle that colorful mound of ripped-up
Want to get your little one excited about mealtime? Embrace your inner Trekkie while keeping your kids entertained with this Star Trek-themed spoon and bib set. The Stark Trek Enterprise Feeding system
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
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
The back to school season is exciting but it’s also expensive – books and pencils might be made of paper and wood but they don’t just grow on trees, ya know? So why not alleviate your
While some parents think of it as the “most wonderful time of the year,” the back-to-school season can be stressful with long lists of supplies to stock up on for your kids. The good news?
We know it’s as hard for you as it is for your kids to say no to school supplies emblazoned with cute cartoon characters, but if you’re going to be buying a whole slew of new supplies, they
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
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
If you love ice cream (and who doesn’t?!), then you’ll love our recipe for homemade lemon ice cream sandwiches! A great treat to tickle your summer taste buds, and to cool down, this recipe is
Schools constantly struggle with space shortages, but in the face of tight budgets and budget cuts there is little that many of these institutions can do. Understanding the importance of a comfortable
Moms today are no shrinking violets when it comes to multi-tasking – and we don’t just mean in the home. There are a growing number of enterprising women who are making a splash in the business
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
Mark Anderson's intricate letter-shaped LEGO spaceships make the alphabet fun for all ages.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we couldn’t help but be enamored by these adorable heart-shaped pendants upcycled from LEGO blocks. An inspired idea by crafty mom of three
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
© 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
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently posted their 2011 Bottled Water Scorecard, and the results show that most water companies are still not disclosing some of the most basic questions —
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
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
As if being a parent isn’t already a full time job, many moms are siphoning the skills they’ve honed through motherhood into profitable green businesses. We caught up with one such successful
With all the yelling, screaming and tears, the fruit of your loins can often seem like the spawn of the Devil. If you’re running into some trouble keeping your kid from going ballistic in public,
Some people are blessed with angelic, even-tempered toddlers that never lose their cool. For the other 99.99% of parents, things can get ugly – real ugly – when kids get bored or tired and
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
It’s tough raising kids in the city – the streets are a little too crazy for pint sized biking, playgrounds are often scarce, and small apartment spaces make the ever-so-crucial imagination
You may think today’s kids just aren’t as crafty as you were back in the day, especially with all this entertainment technology at their fingertips – where’s the imagination?! But
As kids, most of us spent our days playing hopscotch, toying with action figures, maneuvering Tetris blocks, and wrestling with Donkey Kong. Not these creative tykes, however! These eight amazingly
