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After you green the kids, the house, your work, your child’s school, the groceries, the cleaning, your dog, the lawn, and everything else, it is finally time for you. If you have any time, energy, and motivation left, try these ideas to become the Green Parent you always thought you would be (before you had kids!).

Think a green vacation means trekking through the wilderness or surviving on nothing but granola and berries? Think again! Green vacations come in as many shapes and sizes as American families. In fact, with a little preparation, you can turn almost any vacation into an “eco-vacation.” Here's how...

With the recent buzz about the health risks of bisphenol-a (BPA), the market is flooded alternatives for baby bottles. The Cradle's article will help you cut to the chase by comparing some of the popular brands and their more salient characteristics.

The statistics are staggering when comparing children’s footprints across the globe, which causes many environmentalists to suggest that not having children may be the single most important thing you do for the environment. As a mother of two, this is a hard pill to swallow, and I try to convince myself that my children will be part of the solution since they are raised with green family values.

Are you worried about Bisphenol-A (or BPA)? Do you know what to look for to minimize your family's exposure? Read this story to learn how to make your home BPA-free.

Swapping is the latest trend to hit the shopping scene, allowing folks to trade in their old stuff for something new. Check out this post on the best sites for swapping everything from clothes to toys to video games.

This Friday (April 25th) most states across the U.S will celebrate Arbor Day...a holiday designed to honor, commemorate, and (most importantly) plant trees. It's a great day to stop and smell the acorns and to plant a seed with your little treehugger. Check out this link for some kid-friendly Arbor Day ideas...

Are you planning a baby shower and wondering how to express your desires for eco-friendly and organic gifts? Have a green-themed baby shower.

Considering the range of impacts, disposable diapers can be better than reuseable diapers in some cases. This story reviews the best choices out there among the various brands of disposable diapers on the market.

With more and more research showing the danger of phthalates and other common additives, here are some ways to avoid the worst stuff when caring for baby.

Sometimes it’s hard being green. This is an amusing look at what happens when a Mom plans on making green Valentines but her five-year-old has different ideas.

Make your own granola with this unbelievably easy recipe!  Yum!

A look at a few natural cures and home remedies to help babies and children after a vaccine. How to reduce toxicity, ease the fever and discomfort.

A review of The Vaccine Book by Dr. Sears; is this a good resource for parents searching for vaccine answers?

How to help your child get over a stuffy nose naturally!