EcoHearth: Come Home to the Earth

If nature came in a bottle, you can bet that every pediatrician would prescribe it. Time spent in nature can improve a child’s attention, boost creativity, reduce stress and provide a host of other benefits. It’s also good for parents. Exploring nature together can strengthen family bonds. And you don’t need to trek to the wilderness to enjoy these positive effects—it’s as easy as going wild right at home. Here's how... Read on…

In school, your children are surrounded by other kids and that means peer pressure. They want the latest clothes, music, school supplies and electronic gadgets. But there are ways to give your offspring everything they require while minimizing the hurt they put on the Earth. And, as a bonus, going green is good to your wallet. Here are ten tips for greening your school-age bunch. Read on…

Teaching kids to appreciate the environment is important to their happiness and to humanity’s survival. And it all starts with parents modeling responsible stewardship of the Earth by making a practice of conserving energy, using eco-friendly products and maintaining a connection to nature. Fortunately for adults looking to provide a green example for their children, there are countless online resources available to help. Read on…

Want your child’s birthday party to make an impact on the guests and not the environment? It’s easier than you think to throw a green birthday bash without straining your budget or disappointing your child.

First, it’s best to face facts: your kid has been to enough birthday parties to know what one looks like. Donating money to a local charity in his name or swapping the cake for organic yogurt and berries isn't going to go over well. Although maintaining the party’s air of fun is paramount, making sensible choices for the parts you have the greatest control over is still possible.

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