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Green Child Talks to Kellie Martin
Actress Kellie Martin has always seemed at home on the screen… but talk to her about motherhood, and she lights up with a joy that is positively infectious. It’s hard to tell who is learning more...
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Teaching Children Philanthropy Through Green Activities
The Global Game Changers believe that you don’t have to be bitten by a spider to be a superhero. Instead, you become a superhero by making the world a better place. And the key to encouraging your...
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Cultivating Family Traditions for the New Year
Editor’s note: Family traditions for the new year are often focused on a meal or football. We felt it was time for a change! In a brainstorming session, our team came up with this beautiful idea to...
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A Family Is a Team
Three key pillars provide the foundation for a harmonious family: trust, respect and teamwork. Teamwork can be the easiest and most fun to teach. Think about it… there are endless opportunities for...
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Living With Less
Simple living encourages you to cut through the clutter and make room for what’s really important. Instead of wasting precious energy paying for, storing and maintaining so much stuff, why not...
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The More You Know Eco: Unacceptable Levels
Years ago at Thanksgiving, our neighbors Richard and Lula, recounted a discussion they’d had over the number of feathers she found while preparing their Butterball turkey. Richard had shrugged and...
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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...
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The Green Mom’s Guide to Spring Sports
Opening day for Major League Baseball kicks off the spring season… along with opening day for spring sports in many families. During this busy time of year, it’s important to stay true to your green...
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Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Even if you don’t eat the eggs you color for Easter, conventional dyes have chemicals that can get on kids’ hands (and all over the kitchen) during the process. Why mess with the fake stuff when...
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The 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow from Seeds
Growing your own food is the most gratifying and rewarding act on the planet. Starting food from seeds is easy, inexpensive and fun. But planning a garden can be daunting and many gardeners do not...
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Bloom Where Planted: Creative Spring Planters
Bring out your gardening gloves… spring is just around the corner! This season is the perfect time for unconventional gardening, growing, and greenery. These unique growing methods and creative...
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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...
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Composting 101: How to Make a Compost Pile
If you’re one of those people who throws away food thinking, “I wish I knew how to make a compost pile,” — this article is for you! The good new is… you’ll be pleased to know that setting up a...
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Bees and Colony Collapse Syndrome: Your Backyard Holds the Answer
Our honey bees continue to be challenged. Whether it’s climate change, GMO crops, cellular tower radiation, or a combination of factors, scientists have not been able to solve what’s killing these...
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Cleaning for a Healthy Home
Let’s face it: we live in a less than pure world. And despite our best efforts, it’s nearly impossible to keep our kids from exposures to things like pesticides, car exhaust, second-hand smoke and...
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Grow Your Own Avocado Plant
When it comes to choosing healthy fats for your child, avocados are a perfect match. From one of baby’s first foods to the whole family’s Meatless Monday or vegetarian diet, this protein packs a list...
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Flowerpot Cheese Breads
A creative, delicious addition to any Spring or Summer gatherings, Flowerpot Cheese Breads are the perfect way to serve up individual breads. Flowerpot Cheese Breads Recipe Ingredients 3 1/2 cups warm...
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10 Ways to Join in Screen Free Week
It’s time to rediscover everything you’re missing when you’re connected to your screens. Screen Free Week (formerly known as TV-Turnoff Week) is an annual celebration where families and communities...
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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...
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“Epic” Summer Movie Fun with Team ENERGY STAR
Looking for a fun way to get your kids involved in an environment-saving activity? Join Team ENERGY STAR to teach children about the importance of saving energy and stopping climate change using easy,...
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