Tech Gadgets for Kids: When is a Child too Young for a Cell Phone, Digital...
I dislike electronic toys for children, such as so-called “educational” toys made by LeapFrog. As I have stated before, I think that children learn more from playing with wooden blocks than any...
View ArticleMoms Invent Soy and Hemp Car Seats for Ford
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/BDNnEQ58ckY&hl=en&fs=1] [social_buttons] I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to post this video. Is it greenwashing? It feels a lot like propaganda, but...
View ArticleSamsung's Blue Earth Cell Phone
Blackberry Storm and Apple iPhone move aside there is a new touch-screen cell phone coming out that is looking to reduce energy and material waste, the Samsung Blue Earth. Samsung has been working on...
View ArticleGreen Children's Literature: Go Out! Go Out!
It is with pleasure that I write this review of special children’s book written by our Green Options colleague and Eco Child’s Play contributing writer Joe Mohr, aka Mean Joe Green! Not only is Joe a...
View ArticleGreen Mama's Rant: Computer Engineer Barbie
It always amazes me when PR people don’t do their homework. Anyone who does a quick search of Eco Child’s Play would find it quite apparent that I am not in favor of encouraging children to use tech...
View ArticleThe Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Asks the NAEYC to Revise...
The National Association for the Education (NAEYC) is the premier advocacy group for young children. Their position statements and publications are used to influence policy both in private and public...
View ArticleEarth Day: A Closer Look Reveals the Human Race
Picture a bright blue ball, just spinning, spinnin free, Dizzy with eternity. Paint it with a skin of sky, Brush in some clouds and sea, Call it home for you and me. A peaceful place or so it looks...
View ArticleThe Design of Energy Efficiency
The Design of Energy Efficiency Making your home green has a lot of advantages to it including lower costs and a lot of rebates that come from those who install energy efficient upgrades in their...
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