IMAGINATION LAND: Getting Active and Creative with Your Kids
This is a guest post by Amanda Daniels. If your kid is anything like mine, he loves to dress up. And not just for Halloween but for birthday parties, holidays and, well, because it’s a Tuesday. If he...
View ArticleWhat Kids Can Learn at the Farmers Market
With June comes farmers market season in Rhode Island. The last few years, we’ve grown some of our own vegetables, but nothing beats the local farmers market for additional produce and atmosphere....
View ArticleWhat We Learned from a Tour of Our Local Food Bank
Lately, Sofie’s been asking about the homeless guy she sees at a particular intersection we pass. She wants to give him food. This led to discussions about food pantries where people can go to get...
View ArticleSofie’s Top 5 Eco Things Kids Can Do
Today’s Top 5 list is from the mouth of my six-year-old. I asked Sofie what things she does that are eco-friendly that other kids could do, too. Here’s what she had to say. Play Outside It’s good to be...
View ArticleTop 5 Ways Kids Can Conserve Water
March 22 is World Water Day, an awareness campaign focused on protecting the world’s fresh water supply. Parents and teachers can use this day to educate kids about the need for water conservation....
View Article6 Tips for Getting Kids to Recycle
Recycling is one of the most cited aspects of environmental action. It’s also one in which the whole family can participate. To see how you can make recycling fun for your kids, whether they’re...
View ArticleTips and Ideas for Gardening with Kids
Gardens of every kind are a delight to behold. As a sustainable source of healthy food and outdoor exercise, gardening is an ideal activity. But how do you get your children involved and make it fun...
View Article8 Green Tasks Your Toddler Can Do
Getting kids on the road to a low-waste lifestyle can begin at birth since little ones observe and mimic what we do. Here are eight simple ways to get them involved early on. Recycle household items....
View ArticleSing for Climate Change Action
Recently, my daughter came home singing this song she had learned in school. “We need to wake up, We need to wise up, We need to open our eyes and do it now, now, now! We need to build a better future...
View ArticleProtein-Rich Foods (and Recipes) for Vegetarian Children
Recently my nine-year-old has mentioned a desire to eat less meat. We are not a vegetarian family, but Sofie has several vegetarian friends and a soft spot for animals. As much as she loves the taste...
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