Teachers in Sweden are being trained to head out of the classroom and into the great outdoors to educate students
While we often look enviably at Sweden as a model for indoor and outdoor learning in children's early years, academics...
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ENTER Inhabitots’ 2015 Green Halloween Costume Contest!
Happy day after Halloween! Upload your photos of your tiny trick or treaters because we can't wait to see your...
President Obama aims to limit standardized testing in schools
Testing, testing, one... two... 112! On average, children in the United States take 112 mandated standardized tests...
5 ways to prepare for a night of trick-or-treating, brought to you by UNICEF
While Halloween can be the best night ever for children, it can also give some parents a serious case of anxiety....
Kids can build towering structures and furniture with EverBlock life-sized LEGO blocks
The possibilities for these awesome LEGO-like blocks are literally endless. EverBlocks could be used functionally...
Jollypop lollipops combine the wholesomeness of yesteryear with modern design, on a stick
If you live across the pond, you have another reason to be jolly. Jollypops: handmade lollipops that are as wholesome...
Three beautiful, kid-friendly, autumn-inspired needle felting kits
Wool needle felting is a great craft project for the whole family, but younger kids are often excluded due to the...
HOW TO: Find the best organic pumpkin for Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for kids. From Halloween costumes to treats and tricks to spooky decor, it's easy to green...
Study finds autism behaviors differ in boys and girls
Autism can manifest in vastly different ways in each person. And according to a new, small study in Molecular Autism,...
Crayola unveils ColorCycle program to recycle old markers into a usable fuel source
Recycling and upcycling crayons has thankfully become much easier in recent years, but finding a place that recycles...
The evolving identity of a stay-at-home-mom whose kids just started school full-time
If you happen to see me during these first few weeks of school, know that behind the brave, smiling face that my...
Me… Jane introduces young readers to the nature-loving, early roots of Jane Goodall
Young readers, however, will simply understand how powerful dreams can be and how real they can feel. Me... Jane,...
Naturepedic’s 2 in 1 organic cotton mattress offers the ideal way to transition tots from the crib to a big kid bed
Naturepedic has the utmost respect for the environment and your family's health when producing their products....
Chord Cubes turn learning how to jam on the guitar into child’s play
Babies and kids LOVE music. From their earliest months, they bob their heads or clap whenever they hear a tune....
Kids can build their own toy cameras and go click crazy with Petit Collage’s crafty kit
Petit Collage's new toy camera kit encourages your mini shutterbug to go click crazy without any need of your (expensive)...
Famous OTO’s adorable cardboard food trucks are playhouse paradises for little foodies
Cardboard may seem humble and not particularly glitzy, but parents know this recyclable, biodegradable material...
Consumer Reports wants parents to know that most children don’t need to take a multivitamin
Okay, parents, time for a collective sigh of relief: choosing the right daily multivitamin for your child can be...
Skip Hop’s first back to school gear collection for big kids is here just in time
Forget Me Not Backpack and Lunch Bag Set Skip Hop's new line of clever backpacks for big kids features a window...
Black sheep T-shirt and sheep push toy gift bundle remind kids to celebrate their uniqueness
Inhabitots favorite Little Sapling Toys has teamed up with children's organic clothing label Lot801 to deliver...
The Honest Farm Toy teaches about the horrors of factory farming
At first glance, the barn containing "The Honest Farm Toy" looks idyllic, but simply open the barn and you'll find...
Young siblings sailing around the world want to raise money to bring supplies to remote schools in Indonesia
Brother and sister Indi and Sydney may be growing up on a boat, but they certainly have their feet planted solidly...
Camp Google: four FREE weeks of science activities and adventures for kids starts today!
Starting today, July 13th, and continuing for an entire month, your child can go to camp absolutely free and without...
Londji’s recycled paper doll family is a delightful, chic version of a classic toy
The doll family comes with five themed wardrobe changes: we can't decide if our favorite option is the superheroes...
Kupp drinking glasses for kids are a green, non-toxic alternative to plastic cups
Graduating from a sippy cup is a big deal, and Kupp's colorful and eco-friendly kid's drinking cups will get tots...
Black Girls Sew offers a sewing camp that teaches girls creativity and resourcefulness through fashion design
There are camps for literally every interest these days, and we've got the ideal option for New York City's mini-fashionistas...
Revised pediatrician guidelines enable doctors to take an active role in preventing childhood obesity
The rates of childhood obesity have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents over the past 30...
Green spaces around schools linked to smarter, more attentive kids
Spending time in nature gives most of us a feeling of peace and wholeness with the earth as well as a mood boost,...
HOW TO: Make a refreshing body spray to spritz on between summer adventures
1. Collect your supplies. 3-4 oz spray bottle 2 Tbsp alcohol-free witch hazel 2 drops lemongrass essential...
San Francisco wants to mandate that health warnings be placed on soda ads
Last week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed first of its kind anti-soda pop legislation....
9 year-old girl builds mobile shelters and grows a garden to help local homeless people
Hailey Ford's summer plans are slightly atypical for the average 9 year-old: the Bremerton, Washington youth is...