Family Life | Healthy and Green Living

5 Legal Documents You Need for Your Parents

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jul 31, 2009 3:04 pm

‘Tis Almost the Season: Unique Holiday Gifts

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 22, 2009 11:04 am

10 Ways to Improve the Air Your Children Breathe

by Annie B. Bond Sep 29, 2000 10:35 am

11 Types of Music that Soothe Dementia

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Dec 29, 2008 1:00 pm

11 Ways to Use a Pumpkin (photos)

by Melissa Breyer Oct 16, 2009 4:38 pm

12 Family Movies to Watch With Someone Who Has Dementia

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Nov 22, 2009 9:01 am

14 Steps for Soothing a Colicky Baby

by Annie B. Bond Jan 20, 2008 1:03 am

15 Ways to Reduce Food Packaging

by Terri Hall-Jackson Sep 24, 2009 11:21 am

25 Easy Homemade Gift Ideas

by Megan Zehnder Nov 14, 2009 3:05 pm

3 Summer Strategies for (Cheaply) Eating Organic Fruits Year-Round

by Hilary Stamper Jun 16, 2009 6:03 pm

35 Reasons to Choose a Home Birth

by Veronica, selected from Green Options May 15, 2009 1:02 pm

5 Tips for Gardening with Kids

by Megan, selected from Green Options Aug 7, 2009 11:25 am

5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Care for the Environment

by Kelly Magill Jan 2, 2008 4:23 pm

5 Ways to Show Trees the Love

by Melissa Breyer Apr 23, 2009 7:00 am

5 Ways to Slow Down Alzheimer’s

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Oct 10, 2009 5:00 pm

50 Great Uses for Mason Jars

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Oct 29, 2009 11:18 am

6 Tips For Raising Healthy Eaters

by Mel, selected from Delicious Living Jul 24, 2009 11:03 am

6 Tips to Raise Healthy Eaters

by Mel, selected from Delicious Living Sep 4, 2009 3:03 pm

6 Ways to Deal With Denial

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Sep 28, 2009 7:01 am

8 Myths From Mom: True or False?

by Mel, selected from DivineCaroline Nov 20, 2009 9:01 am

8 Signs of Alzheimer’s

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 4, 2009 12:57 pm

8 Tips for Safer Senior Air Travel

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Nov 21, 2008 1:00 pm

8 Ways To Celebrate a New Mama Without All the Stuff

by Hilary Stamper Jul 7, 2009 3:03 pm

8 Ways to Sort Aging Parents’ “Stuff”

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Oct 16, 2009 11:00 am

9 Myths About Alzheimer’s

a Care2 favorite by Jana, selected from Caring.com Aug 31, 2009 7:00 am

99 Percent of Children Show Pesticide Exposure

by Annie B. Bond Jun 25, 1999 7:20 am

A Family of Lies: How Parents Perpetuate Subtle Dishonesty

by Eric Steinman Oct 3, 2009 9:01 am

A Fine TV Ban Brought to You by the French

by Eric Steinman Aug 23, 2008 5:00 am

A Kids’ Garden Grows Healthier Eating Habits

by Robyn, selected from Rodale.com Sep 19, 2009 11:21 am

Add-Your-Photo Halloween E-Cards - Free!

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Oct 20, 2009 3:01 pm

Affordable Gifts for Mother’s Day - Win a Present for Mom!

by Veronica Peterson Apr 30, 2009 4:21 pm

Again, Why Do We Buy Wooden Toys?

by Eric Steinman Oct 29, 2008 7:00 am

Air Quality and Kids: What’s Best?

by Heather L. Jones May 5, 2008 9:01 am

Alarm Clocks: Easy Greening

by Melissa Breyer Dec 14, 2006 6:13 am

Alternative Art Materials

by Melissa Breyer Feb 20, 2009 11:12 am

Alternative to ADHD Drugs

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Oct 15, 2009 3:00 pm

An Open Letter To President Obama

by Dave Chameides Jan 20, 2009 11:00 am

Anger is an Energy

by Eric Steinman Apr 1, 2009 5:00 pm

Animals in the Classroom

by Terri Hall-Jackson Feb 21, 2008 10:38 am

Are Petting Zoos Safe?

by Dr. Brent May 18, 2009 6:43 am

Are You Harboring These Dangerous Products?

by Robyn, selected from Planet Green Aug 16, 2009 3:27 pm

Are You Perimenopausal–14 Signs

by Michelle Schoffro Cook Oct 25, 2009 3:01 pm

Ask the Loveologist: How Do I Talk to My Kid About Hooking Up?

by Wendy Strgar Nov 3, 2009 11:01 am

Ask the Loveologist: What To Tell The Kids

by Wendy Strgar Aug 18, 2009 3:03 pm

Authentic Manhood

by Megan, selected from EnlightenNext Aug 29, 2009 3:06 pm

Autumn is Apple Time

by Judi Gerber Oct 12, 2009 9:13 am

Avoid Sunburns and Bug Bites Naturally

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Jun 22, 2009 9:00 am

Baby Love: Therapy for Alzheimer’s Sufferers

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Nov 15, 2009 3:01 pm

Baby Talk: Seldom Shared Wisdom for New Parents

by Eric Steinman Feb 18, 2009 5:19 pm

Baby’s Health: Just a Touch Away

by Terri Hall-Jackson Jun 4, 2008 10:00 am

Back to School Backpack Safety

by Andrew Peterson Aug 15, 2008 1:00 pm

Backyard Bug Books…And Dislodging The Pests

by Hilary Stamper Aug 20, 2009 9:02 am

Bad Words

by Eric Steinman Jul 9, 2008 7:00 am

Banning Books Bites

by Melissa Breyer Sep 25, 2008 3:00 pm

Banning Phthalates in Toys

by Melissa Breyer Jul 30, 2008 9:05 am

Be Parents, Not Pushovers

by Annie B. Bond May 12, 2007 10:28 pm

Being Human: From Helpless Babies to World Domination

by Eric Steinman Mar 4, 2009 3:06 pm

Best Baby Bottle and Nipple Choices

by Terri Hall-Jackson Sep 14, 2007 6:30 pm

Best Back to School Lunchbox Ideas

by Annie B. Bond Oct 22, 2005 7:24 pm

Best Cool Green School Supplies

by Melissa Breyer Jul 22, 2008 1:00 pm

Beyond Pablum: Baby Wants to Order Off the Menu

by Eric Steinman Oct 7, 2008 8:00 am

Beyond Paper: Eco-Friendly Crafts

by Terri Hall-Jackson Jul 31, 2008 7:00 am

Beyond Pasta: Getting Kids to Eat Something Green

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 15, 2008 6:00 am

Bike Helmet Tips for Safe Kids

by Melissa Breyer Sep 3, 2008 5:00 pm

Birth, Work, Death: Reframing How We Think About Decline

by Eric Steinman Jun 3, 2009 1:00 pm

Books to Watch: Children’s Film Adaptations That are Not Terrible

by Eric Steinman Aug 8, 2009 7:12 am

Boy Meats World

by Eric Steinman Aug 27, 2008 9:00 am

Boys and Girls: As Different as Cats and Dogs?

by Veronica, selected from Green Options May 22, 2009 1:02 pm

Breakfast: A Smart Start

by Terri Hall-Jackson Sep 3, 2009 5:06 pm

Breast is Best (As Long as We Don’t See it)!

by Hilary Stamper May 26, 2009 3:07 pm

Breastfeeding Mother Asked to Cover Up

by Megan Zehnder Aug 25, 2009 1:03 pm

Bright Idea for Kids: Stargazing

by Melissa Breyer Jul 12, 2008 5:00 am

Can Cinnamon Fight Swine Flu?

by Melissa Breyer Sep 14, 2009 7:03 am

Cancer Symptoms Women Often Ignore

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 7, 2009 8:59 am

Caring for a Difficult Older Adult

by Mel, selected from Caring.com May 10, 2009 1:00 pm

Carpets in Schools?

by Annie B. Bond Feb 12, 1999 11:44 pm

Carpool Back to School

by Melissa Breyer Aug 27, 2008 1:00 pm

Celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day

by Melissa Breyer Sep 28, 2008 5:00 am

Changing Diapers

by Mel, selected from Kiwi magazine Nov 11, 2008 11:00 am

Chemical Dangers in Car Seats: Ask Annie

by Annie B. Bond Aug 18, 2008 9:00 am

Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Childhood Obesity

by Veronica, selected from Green Options May 28, 2009 1:10 pm

Children’s Tylenol Recall

by Melissa Breyer Sep 25, 2009 1:00 pm

Chlorine: What’s Behind Your Kid’s Red Eyes

by Heather L. Jones Jul 15, 2008 5:00 am

Classic Fall Sweets: Vegan Style

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 29, 2009 3:07 pm

Cloth or Disposable Diapers? A Moot Point? The Best Choices

by Annie B. Bond Feb 23, 2002 3:18 am

Clothes Shopping: Easy Greening

by Melissa Breyer Dec 27, 2006 11:40 am

Comforting Treatment for Kids’ Congestion

by Terri Hall-Jackson Mar 10, 2008 12:00 pm

Common Chemical BPA Linked to Heart Disease

by Melissa Breyer Sep 16, 2008 3:00 pm

Compact Fluorescent Lighting

by Annie B. Bond Feb 7, 1999 4:51 am

Composting with Kids

by Terri Hall-Jackson Aug 14, 2008 8:00 am

Confronting the Slow Demise of an Ailing Parent

by Eric Steinman Sep 26, 2009 9:01 am

Congratulations, It’s an Orgasm!

by Eric Steinman Dec 20, 2008 5:00 am

Consciousness Raising with Babies

by Eric Steinman May 13, 2009 10:40 am

Considering the Cause of Autism

by Delia Quigley Aug 5, 2009 9:02 am

Cooking by Community

by Terri Hall-Jackson Aug 19, 2009 7:06 am

Cow Milk: Easy Greening

by Melissa Breyer Apr 17, 2006 6:00 am

Crafty Garden: Grow Your Own Crafting Supplies

by Megan, selected from Green Options Sep 16, 2009 7:01 am

Crazy Making: Treating Children’s Mental Illness with Questionable Drugs

by Eric Steinman Jun 13, 2009 1:04 pm

Creating a Balance in Your Life (An Exercise)

by Robyn, selected from Intent Jun 10, 2009 5:00 pm

Creating a Family Oral History: Part One

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Dec 21, 2008 12:00 pm

Creating a Family Oral History: Part Two

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Dec 23, 2008 9:00 am

Creating a Healthier Food Culture For Less Money

by Hilary Stamper May 5, 2009 2:37 pm

Cut the Crap: Repacking the Lunchbox

by Eric Steinman Sep 3, 2008 9:00 am

Daditude Adjustment

by Eric Steinman Jun 24, 2009 5:03 pm

Danger: Asbestos in detective toy

by Annie B. Bond Jul 18, 2007 9:37 pm

Dangers of Talcum Powder

by Annie B. Bond Aug 15, 2006 2:24 pm

Death Trip: Avoid Becoming a Statistic

by Eric Steinman Dec 13, 2008 1:00 pm

Decipher That Rash

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Aug 17, 2009 7:02 am

Diaper Changes You Can Believe In

by Eric Steinman Jan 28, 2009 11:00 am

Diapers: The Process of Elimination

by Eric Steinman May 22, 2008 4:00 am

Disney, Old Navy Announce New Toy Recall

by Veronica Peterson Feb 26, 2009 3:16 pm

Disposable Diaper Emissions

by Annie B. Bond Feb 19, 1999 2:28 pm

Ditching Your Parents: When the Relationship With Your Parents is Broken

by Eric Steinman Oct 21, 2009 9:01 am

DIY Festive Felted Easter Eggs

by Melissa Breyer Mar 31, 2009 5:28 pm

DIY Halloween Costumes (slideshow)

by Megan Zehnder Oct 27, 2009 1:34 pm

DIY Skate Bench: Extreme Recycling

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Dec 26, 2008 3:00 pm

DIY: Egg Carton Daffodils Crafted with Spring Poetry

by Hilary Stamper Apr 9, 2009 1:13 pm

DIY: Lengthen Your Child’s Pants

by Veronica, selected from Green Options Apr 22, 2009 3:39 pm

DIY: Make Strawberry Jam with Kids

by Hilary Stamper Jun 9, 2009 11:59 am

DIY: Making a Maypole for a Maypole Dance

by Hilary Stamper May 1, 2009 5:05 pm

Do You Know This Child?

by Annie B. Bond Feb 12, 1999 3:54 am

Don’t Ask if She ‘Sleeps Through The Night’

by Hilary Stamper Aug 14, 2009 3:32 pm

Down and Out: What it Means if Down Syndrome Disappears

by Eric Steinman Oct 7, 2009 9:00 am

Easy Greening: Shopping Bags

by Melissa Breyer Oct 28, 2006 4:16 am

Easy Rain Boats from Natural Materials

by Hilary Stamper Feb 10, 2009 1:26 pm

Eating It? BPA Found in Surprising Places

by Melissa Breyer Nov 10, 2009 5:01 pm

Eco-Dorm Room: Easy Greening

by Annie B. Bond Nov 17, 2006 7:18 pm

Eco-Friendly Printing and Writing Papers

by Annie B. Bond Feb 15, 1999 11:16 am

Eco-Halloween Costumes to DIY For

by Jana Ballinger Oct 24, 2008 5:00 pm

Eco-Parenting in 8 Simple Steps

by Robyn, selected from Intent May 5, 2009 11:05 am

Eco-Positive eBay: A World of Good

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 10, 2008 10:00 am

Einstein Not: The Fraud of Educational Videos Aimed at Young Children

by Eric Steinman Oct 31, 2009 9:01 am

Empowering Activist Kids

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 28, 2008 7:00 am

Enjoying Being a Girl: Primer on Play Make-up

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 30, 2008 1:00 pm

Environmental Effects of Copiers

by Annie B. Bond Feb 10, 1999 12:13 pm

Euna Lee–Still a Mom In Captivity

by Mallika Chopra Jul 22, 2009 1:23 pm

Everyday Natural Medicine Kit

by Annie B. Bond Dec 29, 2006 11:12 pm

Everything You Need to Know About Plastic

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Jul 9, 2009 6:58 am

Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween a Real Treat

a Care2 favorite by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 18, 2009 11:03 am

Family Night

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 21, 2008 9:00 am

Father and Further Away

by Eric Steinman Jun 20, 2009 12:01 pm

FDA Recommendation: No Cold Medicine for Infants or Toddlers

by Annie B. Bond Oct 17, 2007 12:18 am

FDA Survey Reveals Lead in Many Vitamins

by Terri Hall-Jackson Dec 2, 2008 9:00 am

Fear and Loving in Co-Sleeping: Part 1

by Eric Steinman Feb 4, 2009 1:17 pm

Fear and Loving in Co-Sleeping: Part 2

by Eric Steinman Feb 7, 2009 1:05 pm

Feed Your Genes: How to Prevent Hereditary Diseases

by Megan, selected from Experience Life Nov 18, 2009 5:07 pm

Feeding Baby: Transitioning to Solids

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 26, 2008 12:00 pm

Feng Shui Tips for Baby’s Room

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Jan 7, 2009 11:00 am

Finding Harmony in Family Dynamics

by Annie B. Bond Mar 16, 2003 5:09 am

Fire Retardants: The Toxics in Your Dust

by Annie B. Bond Oct 27, 2008 3:00 pm

First Aid for Butterflies

by Melissa Breyer Jul 24, 2008 10:00 am

Fish to Avoid During Childbearing Years

by Annie B. Bond Jul 20, 1999 10:25 pm

Flu Alert: 10 Warning Signs to Call the Doctor

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Oct 23, 2009 5:01 pm

FlutterFrog Soars in Flugtag

by Robyn Hessinger Aug 6, 2008 10:00 am

Flying With Children, Not Your Own

by Eric Steinman Dec 10, 2008 5:00 pm

Flying With Children: From Ascent to Comedown

by Eric Steinman Nov 26, 2008 12:00 pm

Food Fights: Who is Winning the Fight for Your Family’s Stomach?

by Eric Steinman Sep 19, 2009 3:01 pm

Forget What You Know: Babies Are Way Smarter Than You Think

by Eric Steinman Aug 26, 2009 7:08 am

Formaldehyde in the Furniture: Is Your Baby At Risk?

by Terri Hall-Jackson Jun 16, 2008 1:00 pm

Free At Last - Welcome Home, Laura and Euna!

by Mallika Chopra Aug 7, 2009 12:14 pm

Free Your Child’s Fears

by Megan, selected from Ode magazine Oct 31, 2009 1:08 pm

Freezer Paper Stencilng on Fabric

by Melissa Breyer Mar 13, 2009 3:11 pm

Fun DIY Finger Paints and Playdough

by Melissa Breyer Oct 13, 2006 7:07 am

Fun for Kids: Safe Berry-Based Food Colors

by Annie B. Bond May 13, 2008 12:00 pm

Garage Sale Warning

by Terri Hall-Jackson Aug 27, 2009 5:02 pm

Gay as the School Day is Long: Teen Sexuality on School Time

by Eric Steinman Sep 30, 2009 9:00 am

Germ-Free Children: Freaking Out About the “Swine Flu”

by Eric Steinman Apr 29, 2009 1:03 pm

Get Lost in a Corn Maze

by Melissa Breyer Sep 22, 2008 3:00 pm

Get the Lead Out

by Terri Hall-Jackson Mar 19, 2008 10:34 am

Getting Hooked: Why Dating Among Teenagers is Just So Dated

by Eric Steinman Oct 10, 2009 9:00 am

Gloves and Diapers Come Off

by Eric Steinman Aug 5, 2009 9:40 am

Go Green, Go to the Library

by Melissa Breyer Sep 4, 2008 9:00 am

Go PVC-Free for Back-to-School

by Mike Schade Aug 5, 2009 5:13 pm

Good Books for Good Kids: Myths and Legends

by Megan, selected from Green Options Aug 21, 2009 11:17 am

Got School Milk?

by Terri Hall-Jackson Sep 17, 2009 11:21 am

Green Birthday Party Ideas, Please

by Melissa Breyer Jun 18, 2008 2:00 pm

Green Chi: Thoughts on a Train

by Annie B. Bond Aug 12, 2008 11:00 am

Green Dorm Design

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Aug 30, 2009 5:04 am

Green Gift Guide for Father’s Day

by Jana Ballinger Jun 10, 2008 12:00 pm

Green Gifts for Pets

by Melissa Breyer Dec 10, 2008 3:00 pm

Green Girl Creams Facial Cleansers

by Lily Berthold-Bond Feb 1, 2008 10:40 am

Green Girl on the Green Dorm Room

by Lily Berthold-Bond Jul 31, 2008 1:00 pm

Green Girl Quashes Laptop Radiation!

by Lily Berthold-Bond Jan 25, 2008 7:56 pm

Green Girl Takes the No Plastic Holiday Challenge

by Lily Berthold-Bond Dec 4, 2008 1:00 pm

Green Girl Waxes the Tea Kettle Electric

by Lily Berthold-Bond Jan 20, 2008 8:53 pm

Green Pregnancy: A Global Shift

by Kelly Magill Oct 26, 2007 10:24 pm

Green Schoolhouse

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Sep 21, 2008 2:00 pm

Greenest Diaper Option: Better Than Cloth OR Disposable

by Hilary Stamper Apr 27, 2009 1:06 pm

Growing Up Vegetarian

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Dec 4, 2008 7:00 am

Guinea Pig Children

by Eric Steinman Jan 24, 2009 12:00 pm

Harvesting Lessons

by Eric Steinman Nov 1, 2008 5:00 am

Have a Lonesome Glove? Give it Some Love!

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 13, 2009 9:14 am

Have a Sweatshop-Free Labor Day

by Jana Ballinger Aug 28, 2008 3:00 pm

Have an Easy Green Easter

by Melissa Breyer Apr 3, 2009 2:04 pm

Health and Safety Committees

by Annie B. Bond Apr 25, 1999 3:05 am

Healthier School Housekeeping

by Annie B. Bond May 3, 1999 9:30 am

Healthy Drinks for Kids

by Mel, selected from Delicious Living Jan 30, 2009 11:11 am

Healthy Panic: This Water Bottle is Making Me Sigg

by Eric Steinman Sep 5, 2009 9:06 am

Healthy Snacks for Kids: Satisfying the Munchies

by Terri Hall-Jackson May 25, 2008 11:00 am

Help Your Child Focus Naturally

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Oct 5, 2009 7:20 am

Helping Kids Cope Without Antidepressants

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Nov 19, 2009 3:01 pm

Herbal Drops for Ear Infections

by Annie B. Bond May 29, 2008 2:00 pm

Holiday Reservations

by Eric Steinman Dec 24, 2008 9:00 am

Homemade Henna Tattoos

by Melissa Breyer Jul 17, 2008 2:00 pm

Homemade Shampoo and Conditioner

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Oct 28, 2009 7:19 am

Homemade Teething Treats

by Mel, selected from Kiwi magazine Nov 14, 2008 12:00 pm

How Did We Get To Sesame Street?

by Eric Steinman Nov 18, 2009 3:01 pm

How does motherhood define my self-worth? (Quiz)

by Robyn, selected from Intent Jun 8, 2009 5:00 pm

How Many Planets Do You Need? Measure Your Impact on the Planet and Find Out

by Dave Chameides Aug 25, 2009 9:04 am

How Parenting Advice Just Makes You Feel Like a Big Loser

by Eric Steinman Nov 4, 2009 9:01 am

How Parkinson’s Affects Mind and Mood

by Mel, selected from Caring.com May 27, 2009 9:00 am

How Safe is Non-Organic Milk?

by Annie B. Bond Jun 19, 2008 7:00 am

How To Be an Ethical Investor

by Carl Frankel Jan 15, 2008 9:50 pm

How to Calm a Parent Overly Concerned with Their Child’s Eating

by Eric Steinman May 30, 2009 1:00 pm

How to Help a Senior with Depression

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 30, 2009 9:06 am

How to Help an Older Adult Stop Driving

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 10, 2009 8:02 am

How to Keep Someone With Alzheimer’s Busy and Active

by Robyn, selected from Caring.com Mar 27, 2009 3:29 pm

How To Make Magical Melting Ice Ornaments

by Hilary Stamper Jul 14, 2009 1:08 pm

How to Spend the Summer (Without Spending all your Cash on Gas)

by Jana Ballinger Jun 17, 2008 1:04 pm

How to Stay Warm

by Terri Hall-Jackson Dec 9, 2008 1:00 pm

How to Survive the Holiday Season

by Mel, selected from first30days.com Dec 19, 2008 9:00 am

If Someone with Alzheimer’s Wanders

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jun 15, 2009 12:00 pm

Introducing Parenting at the Crossroads

by Eric Steinman Apr 29, 2008 1:00 pm

Is BPA Safe?

by Jana Ballinger Aug 18, 2008 6:00 pm

Is It Ever Okay to Laugh About Alzheimer’s?

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Oct 28, 2009 5:01 pm

Is Nature Deficit Disorder Real?

by Jana, selected from Plenty magazine Jan 31, 2009 5:07 am

It’s in the Thanksgiving Day Details

by Terri Hall-Jackson Nov 19, 2009 11:05 am

It’s Pumpkin Patch and Festival Time

by Judi Gerber Oct 1, 2009 11:09 am

Just Desserts: HFCS Redux and Why Obesity is Just So Delicious

by Eric Steinman Sep 27, 2008 9:00 am

Keep off the Grass: Parenting at the Crossroads

by Eric Steinman May 1, 2008 5:00 pm

Keep Swine Flu Out of Your House

by Robyn, selected from Rodale.com Sep 6, 2009 1:12 pm

Keep Your Muscle Strength as You Age

by Megan, selected from Intent.com Oct 3, 2009 7:13 am

Keeping Fire Retardants Out of Your Kids

by Melissa Breyer Oct 14, 2008 8:00 am

Keeping Off the Grass-like Turf

by Eric Steinman May 6, 2008 9:00 am

Kick the can: Baby formula contains dangerous chemical

by Annie B. Bond Jul 18, 2007 1:46 am

Kiddie Meals

by Eric Steinman May 29, 2008 12:00 pm

Kids Creating Change

by Terri Hall-Jackson Sep 10, 2008 11:00 am

Kids in the Wild…Nature Detectives

by Hilary Stamper Jun 2, 2009 1:00 pm

Kids on Junk: Revisiting the Adventure Playground

by Eric Steinman Mar 11, 2009 2:53 pm

Kids’ Body Odor and Safe Deodorants

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 5, 2007 10:32 am

Killing Bugs

by Eric Steinman Jul 30, 2008 4:00 am

Kitchen Safety for Someone With Alzheimer’s

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Mar 15, 2009 8:51 am

Kitten Smitten

by Janet Garey Aug 10, 2009 5:15 pm

Knit Unto Others: Knitting For Charity

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Oct 15, 2009 7:13 am

Knitting’s Not Just For Grandma Anymore

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 20, 2009 4:50 am

Last-Minute, Safe Gift Ideas

by Andrew Peterson Dec 12, 2008 1:00 pm

Late Summer Sowing

by Terri Hall-Jackson Aug 12, 2009 3:02 pm

Learned Self-Reliance: The Negative Effects of Spoiling Children

by Megan, selected from Intent.com Jul 22, 2009 7:11 am

Learning with School Gardens

by Mel, selected from Kiwi magazine Feb 9, 2009 8:38 am

Left Behind: Life Lessons in Children’s Lit

by Eric Steinman Jan 17, 2009 5:00 am

Less Stuff, More Happiness

by Robyn, selected from Experience Life Jun 27, 2009 10:08 am

Let’s Turn Black Friday Into Green Friday!

by Jana Ballinger Nov 27, 2008 2:00 pm

Lines in the Sand

by Eric Steinman Jun 27, 2008 11:00 am

Lit Crit: Harold and the Purple Crayon

by Eric Steinman Jul 4, 2009 7:51 am

Lit Crit: In the Night Kitchen

by Eric Steinman Mar 25, 2009 2:41 pm

Lit Crit: Mouse Cookies and the Uninvited Animal Visitor

by Eric Steinman May 16, 2009 5:00 am

Lit Crit: The Giving Tree

by Eric Steinman Sep 24, 2008 2:00 pm

Lit Crit: The Lorax

by Eric Steinman Jan 14, 2009 9:00 am

Lit Crit: The Rainbow Fish

by Eric Steinman Feb 11, 2009 1:12 pm

Lit Crit: The Runaway Bunny

by Eric Steinman Nov 17, 2008 11:00 am

Lit Crit: Where the Wild Things Are

by Eric Steinman Oct 14, 2009 3:00 pm

Literally Litter

by Janet Garey Sep 14, 2009 5:14 pm

Little Pains: How Youth Sports Yield Unexpected Results

by Eric Steinman May 20, 2009 3:00 pm

Live Green, Die Green: Eco-Friendly Funerals

by Melissa Breyer Aug 15, 2009 7:04 am

Looking in on Aging Relatives: A Home-for-the-Holidays Checklist

by Jana, selected from Caring.com Dec 3, 2008 3:00 pm

Lunchboxes: Easy Greening

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer Jan 10, 2009 5:00 am

Make Paper Dolls From Recycled Materials

by Hilary Stamper Aug 6, 2009 3:04 pm

Make Valentine’s Cards With Your Kids

by Hilary Stamper Feb 11, 2009 8:56 am

Make Your Halloween Safer with DIY Luminaries

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Oct 29, 2009 9:05 am

Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments

by Jana, selected from Plenty magazine Dec 11, 2008 9:00 am

Making the Cut: The Circumcision Quandary

by Eric Steinman Apr 4, 2009 7:20 am

Maya Abdominal Massage: Non-Invasive Technique for Reproductive Health

by Delia Quigley Nov 11, 2009 1:01 pm

Meatballs for Secular Humanists

by Eric Steinman Aug 13, 2008 5:00 pm

Memory Trouble?

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Aug 5, 2009 7:04 am

Mercury-free Thermometers

by Annie B. Bond May 28, 1999 4:44 am

Million Dollar Babies: Scaling Back on Baby Gear

by Eric Steinman Aug 12, 2009 9:03 am

Mine, Yours and Ours

by Eric Steinman Sep 17, 2008 9:00 am

Momblocking

by Eric Steinman Oct 11, 2008 6:00 am

Mosquito-Free Naturally

by Michelle Schoffro Cook Jul 30, 2009 5:03 pm

Motherhood: How to Define the Role of a Lifetime

by Robyn, selected from Intent Jun 5, 2009 1:00 pm

Moving an Elderly Relative in With You

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jul 8, 2009 7:05 am

Musical Baby Steps

by Eric Steinman Apr 18, 2009 9:50 am

My 5 Basic Rules for Healthy Food Shopping

by Annie B. Bond Mar 26, 2004 8:54 am

My Five Favorite Breastfeeding Tips

by Hilary Stamper May 12, 2009 9:25 am

Nail Polish Risk: Harming Unborn Boys

by Annie B. Bond May 9, 1999 4:23 am

Nana’s Neighborhood

by Janet Garey Nov 6, 2009 7:09 am

National Adoption Day

by Melissa Breyer Nov 13, 2008 1:00 pm

Natural Help for Stretch Marks

by Mel, selected from Delicious Living Oct 3, 2009 11:00 am

Naturally Soothing Baby Bath

by Cait Johnson Aug 16, 2006 10:14 am

Nature Lesson: Observing Ants

by Melissa Breyer Jul 19, 2008 5:00 am

Nature Walk With Kids

by Hilary Stamper Apr 2, 2009 3:14 pm

New BPA Report Finds ‘Some Concern’

by Jana Ballinger Sep 4, 2008 2:00 pm

No Child Left Inside

by Melissa Breyer Sep 17, 2008 3:00 pm

No Playing Around: Avoid Lead in Toys

by Andrew Peterson May 19, 2008 10:00 am

No School Left Behind

by Eric Steinman Jun 24, 2008 7:00 am

No Tears or Fears: Kid Hair Washing

by Terri Hall-Jackson Jun 25, 2008 5:00 am

Noise Annoys: Second-Hand Television

by Eric Steinman Jul 23, 2008 6:00 am

Non-Toxic Back-to-School Clothes

by Annie B. Bond Aug 20, 2008 10:00 am

Not Playing: The Dangers of the Over-Scheduled Child

by Eric Steinman Jun 6, 2009 7:07 am

Nothing to Sneeze at: Rethinking Childhood Food Allergies

by Eric Steinman Mar 18, 2009 4:50 pm

Obesity Risk Reduced With Water Fountains in Schools

by Veronica, selected from Green Options Apr 18, 2009 8:45 am

Old-Fashioned Road Trip Entertainment (Video-Free!)

by Hilary Stamper Jul 28, 2009 3:02 pm

One Plastic to be Sure to Avoid

by Annie B. Bond Jul 30, 1999 8:30 pm

Palin, Prudence, and Parenting

by Eric Steinman Sep 6, 2008 11:00 am

Parasites: Little Bugs, Big Trouble

by Megan, selected from Experience Life Oct 24, 2009 3:04 pm

Parent Traps

by Eric Steinman May 13, 2008 2:00 pm

Parenting as a Spiritual Practice

by Annie B. Bond Nov 3, 2003 12:32 pm

Parlor Games

by Melissa Breyer Feb 24, 2009 11:09 am

Passive-Solar, Straw-Bale School

by Annie B. Bond Jun 10, 1999 10:11 am

Patriotism Through Peace

by Megan Zehnder Jul 2, 2009 4:18 pm

People Making a Difference: Derek Trucks

by Melissa Breyer Mar 27, 2009 5:29 pm

Perfectly Pregnant Trail Mix

by Annie B. Bond Aug 17, 2006 6:05 am

Plastic Passion

by Eric Steinman Sep 10, 2008 9:00 am

Playing in a No-Battery Zone

by Terri Hall-Jackson Sep 15, 2008 5:00 pm

Playing Politics

by Eric Steinman Sep 20, 2008 10:00 am

Poisonous Plants: Beware for Kids!

by Annie B. Bond Jun 28, 2003 10:08 am

Pollan Count

by Eric Steinman May 15, 2008 2:00 pm

Preparing Your Child for a Grandparent’s Death

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 16, 2009 11:49 am

Prolonged Grief? Nine Symptoms

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Sep 3, 2009 7:04 am

Protecting Baby Teeth

by Annie B. Bond Aug 31, 2007 5:12 pm

Quick Tips for Eating Out and Wasting Less

by Dave Chameides Dec 16, 2008 11:00 am

Rage Against the Birthing Machine

by Eric Steinman Nov 19, 2008 3:00 pm

Raising Kids in a Consumer Culture

by Megan, selected from Ode magazine Nov 17, 2009 9:04 am

Reader to Reader: Your Great School Lunch Recipes!

by Annie B. Bond Mar 14, 2000 11:41 pm

Rebels Like Teen Spirit: Reviewing the Juvenile Justice System

by Eric Steinman Aug 19, 2009 9:07 am

Reboot the Babysitter: Robots as Caregivers

by Eric Steinman Dec 31, 2008 1:00 pm

Recycling in Schools

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 28, 2008 1:00 pm

Reducing School Bus Emissions: One Simple Solution

by Annie B. Bond Apr 14, 2008 6:00 am

Reiki and Teen Angst

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Mar 12, 2009 6:52 am

Release the Bugs! Or Not?

by Hilary Stamper May 19, 2009 11:19 am

Releasing Butterflies: Dos and Dont’s

by Melissa Breyer Sep 1, 2008 1:00 pm

Removing the New Smell from Back-to-School Clothes

by Annie B. Bond Jul 15, 1999 3:31 am

Revolutionizing Long-Term Care

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jul 17, 2009 7:02 am

Roots, Wings and a New (Green) Nest - Win Green Guides!

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Jul 5, 2009 7:54 am

Safe Baby Mattress on a Budget? Ask Annie

by Annie B. Bond Oct 15, 2008 3:00 pm

Safe Bath Time Fun

by Terri Hall-Jackson Jun 6, 2008 1:00 pm

Safe Body Care for Kids

by Mel, selected from Delicious Living Jul 3, 2009 7:02 am

Safe Red Food Dyes for Valentine’s Day Baking

by Annie B. Bond Jun 30, 2001 2:01 am

Safe, Fun, and Eco-Conscious Baby Products

by Megan, selected from Green Options Aug 29, 2009 7:24 am

Safely Eliminating Head Lice

by Annie B. Bond Oct 24, 1999 12:09 am

Say “Thank You” 500 Ways

by Melissa Breyer Nov 27, 2008 9:00 am

Scare the Kid Out of You: Is Halloween Age Appropriate For Young Children

by Eric Steinman Oct 28, 2009 9:01 am

School Air Quality Survey for Students

by Annie B. Bond Feb 11, 1999 8:03 am

School Lunch Deprogrammed

by Eric Steinman Feb 21, 2009 5:08 am

School Lunches: The Easy, Green and Healthy Way

by Megan, selected from Rodale.com Sep 13, 2009 5:14 pm

Second-Best to Breast: Glass Baby Bottles

by Jana, selected from Plenty magazine Feb 27, 2009 1:15 pm

See the Perseid Meteor Shower

by Melissa Breyer Aug 11, 2008 11:00 am

Seniors and Depression

by Jana, selected from Caring.com Mar 9, 2009 3:18 pm

Setting The (Green) Family Table

by Annie B. Bond Dec 16, 2006 5:44 pm

Sex and Alzheimer’s

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Oct 7, 2009 5:02 pm

Sex Shot: The Safety and Ethics of the HPV Vaccine

by Eric Steinman Sep 9, 2009 9:02 am

Sex, Drugs and Free Love

by Janet Garey Nov 16, 2009 4:06 pm

Sex, Drugs and Simple Living: Universal Truths About Teen Rebellion

by Eric Steinman Apr 22, 2009 12:57 pm

Sharing the Biological Clock

by Eric Steinman Apr 8, 2009 2:54 pm

Sick-Kid Survival Guide for Parents

by Terri Hall-Jackson Nov 12, 2009 11:05 am

Sickly Saturday

by Janet Garey Nov 23, 2009 1:16 pm

Sigg is Taking Their BPA Bottles Back

by Dave Chameides Oct 20, 2009 1:03 pm

Single-Parenting: Unfortunate Circumstance or Inspired Engagement?

by Eric Steinman May 2, 2009 10:05 am

Sit! Stay! Now Grow Up: Is Raising Children Anything Like Raising Dogs?

by Eric Steinman Nov 25, 2009 9:01 am

Sleep Soundly: The Healthy Crib

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 23, 2008 5:00 am

Sleep Strategies for Seniors

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jun 24, 2009 9:00 am

Smart, Safe Toddler Toys

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 22, 2008 3:00 pm

Socialist Propaganda to Benefit Librarians and the Libraries that Recruit Them

by Eric Steinman Feb 28, 2009 4:55 am

Soft Drinks: Easy Greening

by Melissa Breyer Apr 17, 2008 6:00 am

Solar on Schools

by Annie B. Bond Jun 11, 1999 6:02 am

Some Crib Mattresses Toxic

by Annie B. Bond Apr 15, 1999 4:59 am

Spooktacular Halloween Tricks and Treats

by Robyn Hessinger Oct 29, 2009 4:04 pm

Spy Kids vs. the Eco-Slackers

by Eric Steinman Oct 25, 2008 6:00 am

Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Look For

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Aug 20, 2009 7:03 am

Stay Warm, Sleep In: Green Window Treatments

by Terri Hall-Jackson Nov 5, 2009 11:07 am

Stinging Caterpillars: Cute, Fuzzy…but Itchy

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 1, 2009 5:04 pm

Storing Breast Milk

by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 18, 2008 6:00 am

Strained Sibling Relationships with an Alzheimer’s Parent

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jul 6, 2009 9:04 am

Stress from Senior Housing

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jul 20, 2009 9:03 am

Stressed Out, Adolescent, and Smoking

by Eric Steinman Nov 12, 2008 10:00 am

Suppressed Emotions and Family Values

by Megan, selected from Ode magazine Nov 15, 2009 1:22 pm

Surviving Thanksgiving with Multiple Sclerosis

by Ann Pietrangelo Nov 9, 2009 9:14 am

Swine Flu Parties

by Melissa Breyer Sep 2, 2009 9:02 am

Take the Pledge with Smokey Bear

by Melissa Breyer Aug 9, 2008 5:00 am

Taking the Bite Out of Teething

by Terri Hall-Jackson Nov 3, 2007 8:58 am

Talcum Powder Caution

by Melissa Breyer May 15, 2008 12:00 pm

Teach Kids Good Eating Habits

by Annie B. Bond May 3, 2008 12:00 pm

Teach Your Children Well: Make a Reusable Sandwich Wrap

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Sep 17, 2009 9:01 am

Teachers: Put Some Green in Your Lesson Plans

by Megan, selected from Planet Green Sep 30, 2009 8:40 am

Teaching Green: Eco-Conscious Schools

by Mel, selected from Kiwi magazine Feb 3, 2009 3:10 pm

Telling Kids About Alzheimer’s

by Jana, selected from Caring.com Feb 3, 2009 1:25 pm

Text While You Shop for Safe Toys

by Terri Hall-Jackson Aug 29, 2007 5:40 am

Textual Harassment: “Sexting” and Teen Sexuality

by Eric Steinman Mar 14, 2009 4:47 am

Thanksgiving Food Traditions

by Judi Gerber Nov 16, 2009 9:05 am

The Benefits of Pets for Children: Win All-Natural Pet Products!

by Veronica, selected from Green Options May 21, 2009 3:04 pm

The Best Candy

a Care2 favorite by Melissa Breyer Oct 10, 2009 3:00 pm

The Cancer of Good Intentions

by Eric Steinman May 27, 2009 3:00 pm

The Day After

by Eric Steinman Nov 5, 2008 9:00 am

The Drop Off: Letting Your Children Go…To School

by Eric Steinman Sep 12, 2009 9:02 am

The Dumbest Generation?

by Mel, selected from EnlightenNext Nov 6, 2009 9:08 am

The Fall (Nature) Collection

by Terri Hall-Jackson Nov 18, 2008 1:00 pm

The Green Dish: Eating Chia

by Melissa Breyer May 7, 2008 1:00 pm

The Hazards of Fluoride in Food & Water

by Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine Oct 24, 2009 9:01 am

The Importance of Respite for Caregivers

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jan 16, 2009 1:00 pm

The Politics of Parenthood: Mom and Dad Don’t See Eye to Eye

by Eric Steinman Sep 16, 2009 9:01 am

The Road to a Hellion Child is Paved with Good Intentions

by Eric Steinman Apr 15, 2009 9:30 am

The Sandwich Wrap Dilemma

by Melissa Breyer Aug 29, 2008 10:00 am

The Single Best Way to Prevent Illness

by Melissa Breyer Sep 23, 2009 9:02 am

The Thing About This Blog Is That One Day You’ll Be Dead

by Eric Steinman Nov 22, 2008 2:00 pm

This Doll Sucks: What a Breastfeeding Doll Says About Society?

by Eric Steinman Aug 16, 2009 9:24 am

Tips for Holidays With Someone Who Has Dementia

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Dec 17, 2008 1:00 pm

Tips on Saving Money When Buying Organic

by Annie B. Bond Jul 23, 2005 8:52 pm

To Yell Or Not To Yell–Answer the Question!

by Hilary Stamper Jun 23, 2009 5:04 am

Too Many Children?

by Eric Steinman Feb 14, 2009 1:12 pm

Too Many Children? Oh God, Here We Go Again

by Eric Steinman Mar 28, 2009 7:34 am

Tooth Fairy Pillow

by Melissa Breyer Feb 26, 2009 6:58 am

Top 10 Eco-Friendly Reasons to Buy Organic Meat & Dairy

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond Jul 21, 2009 10:30 am

Total Recall: Why Child Safety is an Illusive Proposition

by Eric Steinman Nov 11, 2009 9:01 am

Toxic Candy Alert

by Melissa Breyer Oct 30, 2008 2:00 pm

Toxins in Utero

by Terri Hall-Jackson Dec 15, 2008 11:00 am

Toy Story: Safety Concerns in the News

by Eric Steinman Jan 6, 2009 3:00 pm

Travel for Someone With a Chronic Condition

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Jun 12, 2009 12:00 pm

Traveling Light

by Eric Steinman Jul 16, 2008 7:00 am

Tribute to Michael Jackson

by Deepak Chopra Jun 26, 2009 12:19 pm

Trick or Treat for a Cause

by Melissa Breyer Oct 10, 2008 2:00 pm

Turf Wars: Part 3

by Eric Steinman Aug 20, 2008 4:00 pm

Turn a Shirt into a Kid’s Pants

by Melissa Breyer Feb 16, 2009 11:03 am

Turning the Tables on the School Bully

by Eric Steinman Jun 10, 2009 12:09 pm

TV Temptations

by Ronnie Citron-Fink Nov 2, 2008 7:00 am

Tweet Your Gratitude

by Robyn Hessinger May 25, 2009 2:45 pm

Twig or Tweet

by Janet Garey Nov 13, 2009 7:21 am

Uncertain About Certainty: Lessons For Your Children About the Economic Debacle

by Eric Steinman Oct 15, 2008 1:00 pm

Unnatural States: The Ethics of Zoo Going

by Eric Steinman Aug 1, 2009 7:04 am

Vaccines and Autism Linked?

by Melissa Breyer Feb 12, 2009 2:09 pm

Vegans at the Family Thanksgiving

by Angel Flinn Nov 24, 2009 11:09 am

Veggie Popsicles Kids Will Love!

by Veronica, selected from Green Options Apr 23, 2009 3:18 pm

Visit the Beach this Saturday!

by Megan Zehnder Sep 18, 2009 5:17 pm

Vote for Care2!

by Healthy & Green Living Editors Oct 3, 2009 6:09 pm

Warning: Dangerous Playground Equipment

by Annie B. Bond Aug 14, 2006 6:33 pm

Waste-Lite Childrens’ Birthday Parties

by Dave Chameides Aug 4, 2009 9:06 am

Welcoming Baby Into a Healthy Environment

by Terri Hall-Jackson Jul 1, 2008 9:00 am

What to do When a Senior Falls

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 24, 2009 9:00 am

What’s Causing Hyperactivity in Children?

by Megan, selected from Yoga+ Magazine Sep 28, 2009 1:18 pm

When Mommy and Daddy Got Hammered: Talking With Your Children About Past Drug and Alcohol Use

by Eric Steinman Oct 19, 2009 3:02 pm

Which Plastics Are Safe for Lunchbox Use?

by Annie B. Bond Jan 15, 2000 11:07 am

Who Cares? Children as Caregivers

by Eric Steinman Feb 25, 2009 11:09 am

Who Gets to Decide What You Learn?

by Megan, selected from Ode magazine Sep 25, 2009 11:21 am

Why Ask Why? Children Asking the Same Question Over and Over Again

by Eric Steinman Nov 21, 2009 9:01 am

Win Organic Kids’ Clothes!

by Veronica Peterson Apr 6, 2009 11:44 am

XY, XX, or Undeclared: Gender Identity and Children

by Eric Steinman Jul 8, 2009 3:02 pm

Yoga to Calm Kids

by Terri Hall-Jackson Oct 31, 2008 2:00 pm

You Say Potato, I Say CSA

by Eric Steinman Aug 6, 2008 7:00 am

Your Incredible Shrinking Groceries

by Veronica Peterson Jan 14, 2009 3:00 pm

Your Parent’s Pet: Friend or Foe?

by Mel, selected from Caring.com Apr 13, 2009 1:37 pm

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