Articles for tag: Green Parenting

Jena

How to Teach Kids to Prevent Ocean Plastic Pollution

As we navigate the currents of our daily lives, there’s one ongoing crisis that bridges all borders, whether those are geographic, economic, or age-related – plastic pollution in our oceans. This issue goes far beyond scattering soda rings and disposable cutlery along the shoreline. It’s about the very future of our marine ecosystems and the ...

Jena

Involving Kids in the Zero Waste Movement

Thriving on the cusp of a critical ecological awakening, we find ourselves standing at a pivot point, with the power to shape the world our children will inherit. As an integral fabric of our community, children are not just the recipients of change; they are the change-makers of tomorrow. In the spirit of fostering a ...

Jena

What Does the Bible Say About Climate Change?

As the clock hands tick away, our planet heaves under the harsh realities of climate change; its voice, a silent plea urging us to take note, to act. Unstoppable wildfires, unseasonal flooding, and rapidly melting glaciers – are they Earth’s woes or prophetic whispers from the Biblical scrolls? As passionate seekers of truth, it’s time ...

Jena

Zero-Waste Schools: How to Advocate for Sustainable Education

As we stand on the precipice of an impending environmental crisis, we need to revisit our traditional structures, and schools are no different. Currently, our learning spaces are hubs for waste creation, but they also hold immense potential as transformative spaces for instilling sustainable values. Championing the cause for green, zero-waste schools is not just ...

Jena

Navigating Eco-Friendly Diapers: A Comprehensive Guide 2023

In a world growing ever more conscious of our environmental footprint, every choice we make has implications echoing into the future. If you’re a parent, those implications are amplified tenfold as you have the responsibility of your little one’s impact too, staring up at you with bright eyes from their crib. Amidst the avalanche of ...

Jenny

Top 9 Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids

In an age where digital screens seem to command colossal attention, it is increasingly essential to cultivate a love for our beautiful planet in the younger generation. Being eco-conscious doesn’t have to be ‘airy-fairy’; in fact, it can be as joyous and fun-filled as a day at the fair. Enthralling yet enlightening, engaging yet educative ...

Susan

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Schools Around the World

Welcome to a globe-trotting journey that marries education with sustainable living! In an era where the call for eco-consciousness reverberates louder by the day, we dive into a unique exploration – a standout breed of educational institutions that have seamlessly interwoven eco-friendliness into their curriculum and infrastructure. These schools aren’t just supplying knowledge; they’re crafting ...

Lucy

How to Start a Nature-Focused Parenting Routine

In a high-speed, constantly connected world, it is increasingly challenging for parents to build meaningful and rich bonds with their children. The frenetic pace of daily life often forces nature – the playground of our ancestors – to take a backseat. But what if you could craft a unique parenting routine that transforms the great ...

Lucy

How to Recycle Your Child’s Old Toys

Has your home turned into a graveyard for pre-loved teddy bears and discarded LEGO pieces? As our children grow older, their toys often fell out of favour, leaving us with boxfuls of once-beloved playthings gathering dust in the corner. But wait, before you consider dumping them in the trash, consider this: old toys are not ...

Jenny

How to Choose Eco-Friendly Baby Bottles

In a world steadily awakening to the urgency of sustainable choices, the smallest decisions can make the biggest difference. When it comes to parenting, this rings particularly true. For new and expecting parents, choosing baby products can be a minefield of contradicting information, let alone when you’re trying your best to be eco-conscious. Now, imagine ...