Category: ’Environmentalism’

The Eco-Mom Army: When the Stakes Are Too High

November 7th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 3 Comments

one hour payday loans

The Eco-Mom Army: When the Stakes Are Too High

Andrea of Tales of Goodness guest posts today and shares her thoughts on why “going green” meets with some resistance. But she has high hopes for the future!  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living

Armed Only With a Clipboard

November 4th, 2011 by NPN Guest - Leave a comment

Photo Credit: kovik

Ideas for activities and projects your children can do outside with few materials.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Arts and Crafts, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Homeschooling, Language, Love of Nature, Natural Learning, Playtime, Reading

Giveaway: “Green Inspiration” Package — Book + 3-Month Meal Plan $38 ARV {11.22; WORLDWIDE} CLOSED

October 22nd, 2011 by NPN Reviewers - 19 Comments

Giveaway: “Green Inspiration” Package — Book + 3-Month Meal Plan $38 ARV {11.22; WORLDWIDE} CLOSED

One lucky reader will win two inspiring green products: a three-month meal plan subscription from The Fresh Mode, and a copy of Green Philanthropy for Families (160 Simple Earth Honoring Gifts, Actions, Activities and Projects). Easy entries through Rafflecopter for this joint giveaway between Natural Parents Network, Code Name: Mama, and A Little Bit of It All.  Read More…

19 Comments | Posted in Activism, Environmentalism, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways

Fun Family Learning: Lichen and Air Quality

October 13th, 2011 by Abbie - Leave a comment

Photo Credit: Author

Want to spend some time outdoors and have fun together as a family while exploring the natural environment? Look no further than lichen!

 Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Homeschooling, Love of Nature, Natural Learning

Teaching Children to Shop Responsibly

October 10th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 6 Comments

The author's son tries to find organic fair trade chocolate.

Kids are ripe for conversations about right and wrong. They are concerned about the planet and natural beauty, and they are bombarded with messages about disappearing rainforests, pollution in the water, and carbon footprints. They participate in fundraising to send money to children in other parts of the world so that they have food, water, and clothing.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Homeschooling, Natural Learning

Treading Lightly on the Earth with Kids

July 26th, 2011 by Mandy - 2 Comments

Treading Lightly on the Earth with Kids

Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children. When we have children, the idea of handing down our planet to them takes on a different context. At the same time, parents and …  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Love of Nature

This Land is Our Land

July 25th, 2011 by Abbie - 3 Comments

This Land is Our Land

A farmer is connected to the sun, seasons, weather and land in a way that’s difficult for non-farmers to understand. I want to be sure that my son grows up connected to the land.
 Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Love of Nature, Natural Learning, Playtime

Peaceful Home

July 15th, 2011 by NPN Guest - Leave a comment

Peaceful Home

I hear the words stewardship, sustainability, and a whole new earth. What does it mean to offer stewardship, have sustainability, and create a whole new earth? How can I be the change? Stewardship means duty, service and responsibility; household management; the use of one’s time, talent, and money; to be placed in one’s care. We are stewards of the earth. …  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Balance, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Love of Nature, Natural Learning

Beyond the Diaper

July 9th, 2011 by NPN Guest - 3 Comments

Beyond the Diaper

Laura, guest posting from A Pug in the Kitchen, shares several easy ways her family has chosen reusable instead of disposable.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Activism, Cloth Diapers, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Practical Home Help

The Ultimate Cloth Diapering Shopping List

July 5th, 2011 by Melissa K. - 8 Comments

Photo used by Creative Commons license. Credit: Amber Bee Cee on Flickr.

This is by no means a list of things every cloth diapering family needs, but it is a list of everything you could possibly want.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Cloth Diapers, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Natural Parenting Products

← Older posts Newer posts →

NPN News

NPN on Flickr

Party with NPN on Twitter!

VOTE NOW for your favorite 5 photos in NPN's Flickr contest. Help us choose the pictures that show "What Natural Parenting Really Looks Like!" See all the details here!

ALSO - did you miss Issue #3 of the Natural Parents Network Newsletter? Sign up now to get more NPN delivered to your inbox — featured articles, giveaways and coupon codes, and more — exclusive for newsletter subscribers, so sign up today!