The decision to send your child to school or to homeschool should be made based on your child’s need and your willingness. You may also find that it helps you to make a decision if you visit schools and visit with homeschooling families. Try several, since both educational situations come in many varieties. Visit Schools … Read more
Whether you are bringing indoors evergreen boughs, a whole tree, or just a smaller reminder of the turning of the seasons, decorating with nature helps your child to connect with nature and the cycle of life, death, and new life. This year, I adapted a velvet acorns project I found in a surprise issue of Better Homes … Read more
This following post was an entry in our Blog to Inspire contest. The opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and not necessarily those of Eco Baby Steps or Parenting By Nature. Blog to Inspire entrant Hobo Mama is Lauren Wayne, writer and mother. Riding the rails with her husband, Crackerdog Sam, and her hobo … Read more
Last week I asked you to gather your smoothie tools. This week, we blend — one color at a time. You know your child needs a variety of foods. You know fruits and vegetables are good for you. The reasons why are many. I want to focus on just one thread through the fabric of nutrition … Read more
For babies especially, you need to be careful to protect your children’s sensitive skin from direct and prolonged sun exposure. You don’t want to stay inside all summer, so one answer is a great, non-toxic sunscreen. Every year I go over the Environmental Working Group’s report Skin Deep Sunscreens. This year, I’ve checked the ratings … Read more