The Green Parent

Just when you thought you had this whole eco-friendly thing figured out, (with your organic, locally grown produce and cage-free, non-genetically modified poultry,) the guy next door goes and ups the ante by growing and raising all of the food he needs to feed his family of four in his own backyard farm. Every morsel. [...]

Want to get your family’s clothes clean without drowning them in chemicals? Natural ingredients such as borax, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, washing soda, and white vinegar are safer for you, your children, and the environment. Check out GreenerChoices.org for specific recipies. If you just love your laundry detergent, try just using less of it by [...]

As a parent, I would love nothing more than a nice, long, hot shower if for no other reason than to take a break from doling out snacks, referring fights, and wiping up spills. Of course, I’m lucky if I can get 5 minutes to myself. But even 5 minutes is all it takes to [...]

Get all of your green parenting questions answered in one easy-to-read, easy-to-use book! The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Earth-Friendly Living, gives parents all the info they need to go green while raising kids…from diapers to school fundraisers to green gift ideas, The Green Parent is an incredible source for any parent (or teacher, [...]

This is one of the simplest and most powerful things you can do to save energy around your house. In the winter, see if you and your family can still be comfortable with the thermostat set around 68 degrees. Turn it down even more when you go to sleep. During the summer months, bump up [...]