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How to Make Mini Greenhouses for Kids

Growing plants from seeds is a project that will be met with enthusiasm by children of all ages. According to Doug Hewitt, author of “The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting,” growing things is a perfect time to talk to your children about the cycle of life and to teach them what living things need to grow and flourish, such as water, warmth and sunlight. This is also an opportunity to bring up the subject of death and to teach a first lesson on mortality.

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6 Ways To Keep Your Child’s Bathroom Clean And Green

Want some great tips to help you keep your child’s bathroom free of harsh chemicals and toxic fumes. Try some of these ideas and green alternatives to help the environment and your little one! 1. Ditch the Liquid Soap Somewhere along the way liquid soap replaced good old fashioned bar soap, and we’re not sure why. What we do know is that bar soap lasts quite a bit longer and is a lot more eco-friendly with its packaging. The average bar soap is wrapped in a slip of paper or cardboard, which can be recycled or even better, composted.