The Green Parent

Looking for green parenting info in the Palmetto State?  Green Parent Jennifer Smith shares her tips on going green in South Carolina.  Jen is a wife and mom of Sebastian (13), Chloe (6) and Abby (4) living in Hickory Tavern, SC.  She is a stay at home mom and owns an online Virtual Assistant business, [...]

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 [...]

Yup. That’s me and Emeril…BAAM! the eagle download OK, now that I have that out of my system. I can explain… For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, Emeril Green is a new show on the Planet Green network where the one and only Chef Emeril shows guests how to cook…eco-style. This season’s [...]

Happy September Green Parents! Don’t worry, you’re still in the right place. The Green Parent just got a brand-new makeover (the site, not the blogger!) with tons of new features (like our new Green Parents Forum ) as well as all of the great stuff and to you loved from the old site. To celebrate, [...]

The Green Parent got an awesome splash of fame yesterday! I was interviewed by NBC 4 reporter Wendy Rieger as part of the NBC series on Going Green. If you haven’t already seen her stuff, be sure to check it out. Wendy spearheaded the Going Green series that is now mandated at all NBC stations [...]

Every year, roughly 20 million trees are cut down to supply paper for books sold in the U.S. Couple that with the extensive amounts of water, chlorine, toxic binders, and petroleum-based inks that are used to create your favorite new title, and it makes for an industry that can be quite toxic to the environment. [...]

One of the hardest parts about being a writer is putting yourself out there for criticism. Yet, it is an essential part of the book writing and selling process. After all, I can’t expect people to be interested in my book (The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Earth-Friendly Living), simply on my say so. [...]

In just a few short weeks, The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Earth-Friendly Living (Kedzie Press, 2008) will finally be released and available for sale at local and online booksellers nationwide. As part of the celebration, author Jenn Savedge (that’s me!) will be touring the country, asking questions, sharing ideas, gathering tips, and handing [...]

Check out the calendar to see when The Green Parent Awards are coming to a town near you. This calendar is updated frequently, so if your town isn’t on here yet, but you think it should be, drop me a line. And be sure to register now for a chance to win some great green [...]

Green thinking is everywhere these days, in your appliances, in your favorite movies, in your kid’s school, and yes, now in your menorah. There is a movement underway, launched by the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) called Let There Be (Renewable) Light: A New Look At Hanukkah that offers eco-savvy tips to [...]

“The competition for kids’ mind share is intense… Everything from Disney Princess to That’s So Raven to Pirates of the Caribbean we position as a lifestyle brand, and we are able to drive that lifestyle message through product.” — Jim Fielding, executive vice president of global retail, sales, and marketing, Disney Consumer Products* With Thanksgiving [...]

Are you worried about your holiday gift list this year? With all of the news about global warming and environmental degradation, let alone sweatshop labor and toxic toys, what’s a Green Parent to do? Never fear, there are tons of gifts that you can give to show your spirit without selling your soul. Here, without [...]

I usually make it a rule in my house that we don’t talk, shop, or decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving. Any sooner than that and we risk an all-encompassing holiday burn-out. This year, however, I am making an exception, so that I can thoroughly research all of the eco-savvy new games/books/toys/and gizmos [...]

I recently heard from one of my subscribers who was thrilled with the info she found in The Green Parent no strings attached movie clothing but felt overwhelmed with guilt because she simply could not do all of the things she thought she should be doing to help protect the planet. So I thought it [...]

As a Green Parent, I try to minimize my impact on the environment each day, especially at the store. I take the time to buy organic and locally grown foods as well as all-natural personal care products whenever possible. I check ingredient labels and “vote with my wallet” to support companies with an environmental backbone. [...]