Lesson plans to teach the next generation how to make a difference. Most children are already aware of the adverse effects of climate change. Research shows that children are even anxious about it.1 As a teacher, you have a responsibility to teach the next generation about what’s happening, as well as what they can do […]
“When I’m not studying hard in 1st grade, I’m working on my podcast.” That’s the adorable Twitter tagline of six-year-old podcaster Nate Butkus, who hosts “The Show About Science.” The Chicago-based youngster started his show when he was only five years old with the help of his producer dad, Eric Butkus. Episodes cover complex scientific […]
The Trump administration filed a motion Tuesday seeking an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on a federal judge’s Nov. 10, 2016 order in Juliana v. United States. The Trump administration also filed a motion to delay trial preparation until after its appeal is considered. Kids Name Trump as Defendant in Landmark Climate […]
By Maggie McCracken Italian parliamentarian Elvira Savino wants to impose jail time on parents who choose to feed their children a vegan diet. Citing malnutrition, Savino likened veganism to child abuse and expressed concern about recent incidents in Italy in which vegan diets were linked to health problems in children under 16. Understandably, vegans and […]
By Radha McLean Engineered wood is being used more frequently than ever before for the construction of furniture as manufacturers seek out more affordable and durable alternatives to solid wood. The land of Nod sells a large selection of cribs and beds using high quality solid wood from the poplar tree. Photo credit: The Land […]
Some of the smallest visitors to the Alcantara Magic Garden-Connect4Climate pavilion for the Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day had big ideas about climate. The Alcantara Magic Garden-Connect4Climate pavilion is powered by the first solar panel field in the National Mall in Washington, DC constructed by Building Energy. Kids #TakeOn climate at the Alcantara Magic Garden-Connect4Climate pavilion for the Global […]
Most clothing—including those for children—are made of non-organic cotton that has been sprayed with toxic chemicals. Patagonia has been manufacturing eco-friendly outerwear for decades, and committed to using only organic cotton in 1996. Photo credit: Patagonia In fact, more than 10 percent of the world’s insecticides and 25 percent of pesticides are used in cotton […]
Chronic crying, or colic, is more common in newborns than people might think, and can be very challenging for parents to treat. The reason for colic in babies can be hard to identify, according to Web MD, although physicians state that some of the leading causes include gas, acid reflux or allergic reactions to dairy. More serious […]
Chances are, you probably own at least one piece of Teflon or other type of toxic non-stick cookware. “Toxic fumes from the Teflon chemical released from pots and pans at high temperatures may kill pet birds and cause people to develop flu-like symptoms (called ‘Teflon Flu’ or, as scientists describe it, ‘Polymer fume fever’),” according […]
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