From the category archives:

Grow Green Kids

Is it really that dangerous for kids to be overweight?

December 13, 2011

According to major health organizations, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. When I’ve brought up childhood weight or obesity in the past, often I’m attacked by parents or other individuals who think I shouldn’t have brought the topic up at all. As I’ve noted before, weight, and child weight in [...]

Read the full post →

Many pediatricians fail to discuss childhood weight issues with parents

December 12, 2011

Instead of tackling green goals this year, I’m focusing on healthy weight issues for kids. One reason why is because I recently read about a disturbing trend – doctor who are keeping mum when it comes to weight issues affecting kids and teens. The new research, published Dec. 5 in the journal Archives of Pediatrics [...]

Read the full post →

Signs your child may be overweight

December 11, 2011

If you’re concerned about your child’s health, then knowing if they’re at a healthy weight is important. Weight is not all that matters, of course. For one thing, kids are always growing and changing, so sure, some do grow into their size. For example an overly slender child may fill out in his teen years [...]

Read the full post →

A healthy 2012 means childhood obesity in America shouldn’t be taboo

December 11, 2011

2012 is quickly approaching. Usually I do a series on green goals for the new year, but after reading the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and a new survey that shows doctors are ignoring childhood weight issues, I’ve decided to go a different way this year, and do a series on [...]

Read the full post →

Green Product Review: Artterro Wool Felt Bug Kit

December 8, 2011

Review summary: An excellent buggy art kit that requires almost zero parent help – although, you’ll probably want to make a bug too! Product: Artterro Wool Felt Bug Kit Use: Crafty buggy fun for creative kids – and even adults. Cost: An affordable $19.95 at Amazon or at the Artterro online shop. Eco-perks: For more information [...]

Read the full post →

Common behaviors and problems of kids obsessed with stuff

November 28, 2011

Consumer-driven holidays and kids who are more concerned with stuff than other people seem to have become more commonplace in recent years. Research shows that I’m not the only one bothered by such behavior either. Many surveys show that a large majority of people think that more kids in general, or their own kids in particular, act too spoiled and materialistic. [...]

Read the full post →

Brinca Dada Modern Dollhouses and Dollhouse Furniture Set

November 17, 2011

*NOTE: Dylan House is made with eco-friendly MDF (in case you want to avoid all MDF) Brinca Dada offers two extremely expensive dollhouse choices and one reasonable dollhouse choice. Ordinarily, I try to show affordable green products, however, because readers are being very specific this year about what they want in an eco-friendly dollhouse, it [...]

Read the full post →

Find an Affordable Green Dollhouse That Fits Your Budget

November 16, 2011

PlanToys is an entirely eco-friendly and ethical company who offers some amazing green dollhouses. All of PlanToys dollhouses, from very affordable, to more expensive sets are made without heavy metals or lead, with natural rubberwood from rubber trees which no longer produce latex. None of the wood is chemically treated. Zero fertilizer is added to the [...]

Read the full post →

Adorable New Organic Cotton miYim Plush Disney Toys

November 15, 2011

miYim always has the sweetest toys for tots, but this holiday season they’ve outdone themselves with an organic plush Disney character collection that’s too cute for words. *Note – stay tuned to Growing a Green Family if you’d like to win one of these beautiful organic plush toys. A cool giveaway is coming up soon! [...]

Read the full post →

Eco-Friendly Plywood-free Play Kitchen Sets at Etsy

November 14, 2011

Every year I update my Ultimate Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Guide for the holidays. This year readers have noted that they aren’t interested in seeing any kitchens containing ply-wood, even if the outer wood is solid. That said, the offerings are more limited this year. This is for a few reasons: Companies lie (or exaggerate) and say [...]