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Outdoor Activity: Backyard Bug Count
When it comes to kids and bugs, there’s a magnetic attraction. While they may seem ho-hum to adults, pill bugs have a way of curling and uncurling that can keep a kid mesmerized; while a ladybug can...
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Give Your Kids an Academic Leg Up with Exercise
It’s no secret that many students in every grade level at schools across the country are struggling with their studies. But what if the answer for helping them blossom isn’t necessarily more time in...
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10 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Apps to Simplify Your Life
Even if you’re extremely eco-conscious, it can be difficult to figure out how to live a more sustainable life. With so much information, seemingly endless options, and plenty of differing opinions…...
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Your Yard Matters for Hummingbirds and Other Crucial Pollinators
If April showers bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring? Hummingbirds! The National Audubon Society encourages hummingbird fans nationwide to grow native plants that help these cherished...
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Camping and Wildlife: How to Safely Observe Animals in their Natural Habitat
One of the most exciting parts of camping is the chance to experience the wonderful diversity of wildlife that populate our forests, grasslands, mountains and deserts. That doesn’t mean that it’s...
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The Backyard Biologist
This summer, you can help your kids sharpen their science skills by encouraging them to go outside and do what they do naturally. It’s an age-old parenting conundrum that takes center stage when summer...
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Stargazing with Kids: 101
Orion. Andromeda. Pegasus. Ursa Minor. The night sky is full of stories, adventures, and curiosities. Not only is gazing into the sky one of many ways to encourage your child’s natural love of...
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5 Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids
If you haven’t heard, a total eclipse will take place on August 21st. And it’s kind of a big deal. There have been lunar eclipses in America throughout the last century, but the last eclipse to cross...
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Natural Gifts for All Occasions
As a bit of friendly advice, never give an ice cream gift card to someone who is lactose intolerant. Of such a gift, one cannot even say that it is the thought that counts. True gift-giving begins with...
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Our Fall 2017 Issue is Here
If you’re looking forward to all the family fun autumn brings, you’ll love our Fall issue! Filled with ways to enjoy this vibrant time of year, we’ve got your seasonal activities covered sustainably....
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Fun Science Projects for Kids
Summer is nearly over, and by now the kids probably feel like they’ve gotten everything out of the season they can. There’s still fun to be had, though — science fun! The root of science is about the...
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How to Keep Up Your Yoga Practice While Traveling
It’s easy to establish a regular practice while in familiar surroundings. But, if you’ve ever tried to keep up with your yoga goals while traveling, you are well aware of difficult it can be....
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Get in the Picture: Making lasting memories for your family
Stop for a moment and think about the number of photos you’ve taken of your kids versus the photos you have from your childhood. Most of us today are lucky to have a few shoeboxes full of photos and...
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Keeping Your Kids Safe During Home Renovations
When most people think of planning a home renovation, they think of things like choosing a room, hiring a contractor, deciding on a budget, choosing the décor, and of course, enjoying the end results....
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30 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
I’d have never guessed that reducing would become a hobby of mine. But once my family took the time to understand our impact on the planet, we realized it was something we could be good at – and be...
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How to Green Your Holiday Greeting Cards
With every Christmas card I write, “May your days be merry and bright. And may all your Christmases be white.” There was a time when people vigilantly selected their holiday cards. Beautifully...
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Minimalist Parenting: How Your Family Can Benefit from Doing Nothing
It’s not just parents who need a deep and relaxing break. Kids need one, too. When everyone in the family gets the space and time to do nothing, the whole family wins. A new positive family rhythm is...
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Experience Gift Inspiration: Guided 365 Photography Course
As you know, we love a good experience gift here at Green Child. One that never ends up in a landfill… an experience is often what your recipient really wants but won’t buy for herself. This type of...
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The Ultimate Customizable Personal Planner {free printable}
We are all about simplifying and streamlining! And try as we may to rely solely on our smart phone calendars, there’s just something about a paper planner that helps keep life running smoothly. While...
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Fewer Toys, More Fun: Why Kids Benefit from Having Fewer Toys
Is it crazy that I sometimes find myself dreading occasions that should be fun and memorable? I honestly do. When holidays and birthdays offer friends and family an excuse to buy an excess of toys, I...
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