These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns. By Katherine Martinko in Culture October 15, 2013
This 5-year-old understands how we feel about the government shutdown We hate not being able to access government websites, but at least we're not alone. By Margaret Badore in Environmental Policy October 9, 2013
Healthier kids skip "kid food" diets and eat more like adults It's absurd that kids are given different foods from what they're supposed to eat as adults. By Katherine Martinko in Culture October 3, 2013
Why strollers are making kids passive, uninquisitive and fat Sure, they're convenient, but prolonged stroller use can impede child development. By Katherine Martinko in Culture September 10, 2013
When did birthday parties become so wasteful? And why the extravaganza really isn't doing our kids any favours. By Katherine Martinko in Culture August 27, 2013
Solar-powered kids! U.S. Elementary and high schools are going solar These days, kids are not just learning about solar power. They're also learning with solar! By Michael Graham Richard in Renewable Energy June 13, 2013
Veteran Gives Back Through Inner City Outings Helping inner city kids see the outdoors is this veteran's favorite pasttime. By Sarah Hodgdon, Guest Writer in Culture June 3, 2013
Batik teddy bears raise money for clean water in Mali These irresistible little batik bears will help Malian villagers build a well. By Bonnie Alter in Sustainable Product Design May 10, 2013
Architectural installation creates sweet songs for children at lullaby factory This lullaby factory has just been installed in a children's hospital---what a wonderful diversion. By Bonnie Alter in Green Architecture February 26, 2013
The Cradle rocks from front to back instead of sideways; it's better for your baby. This cradle rocks--design-wise and literally. By Bonnie Alter in Eco-Friendly Furniture February 22, 2013
100 Designers Each Create a Wooden Toy Car These are too cute for children; 100 adorable wooden toy cars, each by a different designer. By Bonnie Alter in Sustainable Product Design January 25, 2013
USDA to Expand Flexibility in New Healthier School Lunch Program The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act will offer more choices in terms of grains, meat, and meat substitutes. By Sara Novak in Health December 15, 2012
Airplane upcycled into the coolest kindergarten classroom (Video) In the country of Georgia, a headmaster transformed an airplane into a classroom to engage kids. By Ramon Gonzalez in Culture December 5, 2012
Choose Toys with Staying Power This Holiday Season More complicated gifts mean your kids will likely lose interest. By Sara Novak in Culture December 1, 2012
USDA’s First Ever Farm to School Grant Connects Schools to Local Agriculture A new initiative under the Healthy Hunger Free Schools Program connects local farms to school cafeterias By Sara Novak in Green Food November 24, 2012
Kickstart a Table-top Aquaponic Garden System Think aquaponics systems need to be big and ugly? The Aquaponics Garden is cute and small enough to place in your home. By Ramon Gonzalez in Lawn & Garden November 20, 2012
3 Organic or Vegan Twinkies Recipes to Help Get You Through the Twinkiepocalypse Hostess is going out of business, but you can still make Twinkies at home--and they're better for you! By Ramon Gonzalez in Green Food November 16, 2012
Green Gift Guide: The Kid From a sleek wooden pedal-less bike to adorable candy-stripped reusable diapers, a butterfly kit, and more, find the perfect gift for the infant to tween set here. By Blythe Copeland in Gift Guides November 14, 2012