The Green Parent

by Terra Wellington I changed my family’s habits to aid marine life.  You can too. On the eve of World Oceans Day, June 8, the devastating Gulf oil spill takes front stage on every news site, program, and Twitter page.  But, even in the midst of this tragedy, you can find a silver lining.  And [...]

Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. The Friz knows just where to find them! A hop on the Magic School Bus takes the kids on a whirlwind tour. From the Arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change. But to [...]

If you’d like to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a way that’s less commercial, more environmentally responsible, and infinitely more meaningful, let these ideas inspire you. Make a fancy dinner at home. Spend some time in advance pouring over your favorite recipe books or searching recipe sites for elegant, lavish choices that you wouldn’t ordinarily splurge [...]

By: Dr. Margaret Lewin, Medical Director of Careful as we are all year, we seem to lose our inhibitions against junk food when Halloween rolls around – snacking on the sugar-laden treats we bought for neighbors’ children as well as the ones our own children bring home from their trick-or-treating.  Here are some tips for resisting temptation: [...]

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What is patriotic? Fighting for one’s country is patriotic, flag-waving is patriotic, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” is patriotic. Now, let’s think outside the bin (sorry, recycling humor) to something you do everyday. That’s right. Every time you reduce, reuse and recycle you’re celebrating your love for your country. During World War II citizens were urged [...]

Are you looking for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your children?  The best way to teach your kids about going green is to help them fall in love with nature.  So get outside, get dirty, and show your kids why this planet is worth protecting.  Here are 7 cool activities to help [...]

 Looking for some eco-fun ways to celebrate Earth Day with the family?  Check out Disneynature’s first film, Earth, which premieres in theaters nationwide on Earth Day, April 22nd.    Narrated by the seriously smooth voice of James Earl Jones, Earth tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across our equally [...]

I’m a huge fan of the website, , an excellent online source for environmental news.  The site is always informative and often irreverant in the way they present their eco-news.  Take for instance, their latest campaign, entitled  ”"  This tongue-in-cheek campaign aims to keep folks from focusing too much on any one particular day (like Earth Day [...]

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Green Parents!  In honor of this auspicious holiday, I’d like to offer up this roundup of organic beers and ales you can seek out tonight as you toast to the Irish. Why Organic? Organic beer is made from ingredients that are free from the toxic insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers used [...]

Today is the big day and it is time to C.E.L.E.B.R.A.T.E.!!!!! For DC greenies, that means its time to get gussied up and hit the town for the . Hosted by green guru, Former Vice President Al Gore, The Green Ball is sponsored by a list of eco-organizations a mile long, including The League of [...]

The big day is almost here.  In just a few short hours, President-Elect Obama will officially become President Obama as he is sworn in as our nation’s 44th president. The 2009 Inauguration will be one for the history books.  And regardless of your politics, it’s one that you won’t want to miss.  Fortunately, the events [...]

The countdown to 2009 is literally hours away.  This is the time to reflect on the year past and think about all of the cool things we can all do to make 2009 the greenest year ever?  Check out these eco-resolutions from greenies all over the country: “My Eco-Resolution(s) for 2009 are to shop local and in [...]

According to the , about 29 million Americans brought home a real, live Christmas tree in 2006. But that still pales in comparison to the 70% of Americans who prefer to set up an artificial tree.  So which is greener?  Here’s how to make sure your Christmas tree is eco-friendly: The Green Parent Pick: Go [...]