“Mom, he hit me!” “She took my toy!” “But he started it!” Sound familiar? Most households with kids sound like that at some point. The turbulent sibling relationship is a hot topic wherever brothers and sisters reside. Learning to get along with each other is not only great for the children; it makes life easier… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Parenting
Children & Technology Addiction
“It’s hard to imagine how the next generation is going to save the environment if they haven’t actually spent time in it.” ~ author unknown Technology is growing and changing just as quickly as our children. With constant exposure to screens, it’s only natural for a parent to be concerned about what all this screen… Continue Reading
Positive Discipline: Are your behavior expectations too high?
Unconditional love. It’s what everyone wants, and what parents hope to give their children. But, how do we do that? Especially when most of us were raised to believe that we get love when we deserve it. Parenting books abound with advice that involves rewards for compliance, and negative consequences or punishment for misbehavior. Yet,… Continue Reading
The Summer 2013 Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Summer is ripe for playing outside, camping under the stars, and loading up on fresh, healthy foods at your local farmers market. The Summer 2013 issue of Green Child Magazine features our Summer Sun Safety guide, Family Feeding Guide, easy and fun ways to reduce your impact, an in depth look at World Oceans Day,… Continue Reading
How to Host an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party
Sometimes we make green living more complicated than it should be. The concept is simple – a natural lifestyle should come “naturally,” shouldn’t it? But our culture’s disposable mindset and obsession with consumerism can make it tough to live simply. Especially when it comes to kids’ birthday parties. Think of the last child’s party you… Continue Reading
Natural Discipline for the Early Years
When it comes to children’s difficult behavior, a parent’s first question is usually, “What should I do?” We tend to want to eliminate it, fix it, or get it under control. But it’s important to understand that the behaviors we see in our children are merely the tip of the iceberg; the bulk of behavior… Continue Reading
Introducing Baby: Preparing the Family for Baby’s Arrival
Having a sibling is truly one of life’s greatest gifts. As parents, we can promote bonds between them that will last beyond our years. But how do we carefully go about introducing baby? Depending on the age of the older child, there are several ways to involve a big brother or sister in baby’s early… Continue Reading
10 Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day
Forget the Apps… Get OUTSIDE! In today’s high-tech world, many kids are learning more about nature from computer screens than from experiencing it with all of their senses. If this new generation and those after it are going to learn how to preserve our Earth, first and foremost, they need to fall in love with… Continue Reading
Spring Break Safety: Travel Tips for Teens & Young Adults
Whether your teen or college student is traveling without supervision, or you’re ready to give them some independent time during your family vacation, it’s important to discuss Spring Break safety before leaving home. Get familiar with the destination Research online and read guidebooks about your destination. It is important to understand the culture, food, and… Continue Reading
The Spring 2013 Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Mother Nature might be teasing us with warmer weather, but the Spring 2013 issue of Green Child Magazine brings a hot reader favorite — our 3rd Annual Eco Baby Gear Guide! You’ll find our top picks for safe, non-toxic baby items. We searched high and low for the safest, most convenient and eco-friendly baby items…… Continue Reading