Parenting

Raising Green Kids

Raising environmentally conscious kids can be fun and rewarding. Here you'll find tips for teaching kids about green living as well as eco-friendly crafts and projects.

10 Ways Your Family Can Help Protect the Environment on Earth Day
Looking to go green on Earth Day? These ideas are designed to get your whole family into the act when it comes to protecting the planet.

8 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Recycle
Getting your kids into the act when it comes to recycling can be fun for the whole family. If you're not sure where to begin, here are some simple ways to teach your kids to recycle.

The Great Cheese Chase Cooperative Board Game by Peaceable Kingdom
The Great Cheese Chase is a cooperative board game for kids that teaches important skills like teamwork and strategy, but it doesn't have enough action to maintain the interest of adults.

Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids
About.com's Marc Lallanilla suggests some eco-friendly gifts for kids priced under $50.

Greening Your Family
About.com's Jennifer O'Donnell suggests some simple ways to get your kids involved in your efforts to live an eco-friendly lifetsyle.

Packing a Green School Lunch
About.com's Katherine Lee provides some easy tips to green your kids' lunchboxes.

"Think Green!" by Jeanine Behr Getz
About.com's Robin McClure reviews the book Think Green! by Jeanine Behr Getz, which encourages kids to become involved in caring for our planet's precious resources.

Celebrate Earth Day with Your Kids
About.com's Marc Lallanilla provides some simple activities you can do with your kids to help celebrate Earth Day.