http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/mud-pies-healthy-kids.html Around the world, allergies are on the rise. The number of children in the United States with food allergies doubled between 1997 and 2002. In the UK, rates of allergies among children have tripled in the last decade. Research suggests exposure to bacteria and germs is a necessary part of growing up. Around the world, allergies are on the rise. The number of children in the United States with food allergies doubled between 1997 and 2002. In the UK, rates of allergies among children have tripled in the last decade. Research suggests exposure to bacteria and germs is a necessary part of growing up. Kids Pollution Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/mud-pies-healthy-kids.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/cool-eath-kids-schools.html Adults spend loads of time worrying about climate change and carbon footprints. But kids are an equally important audience, and what better place to put information about global climate change than right in the classroom? Adults spend loads of time worrying about climate change and carbon footprints. But kids are an equally important audience, and what better place to put information about global climate change than right in the classroom? Green Family Kids Schools Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/cool-eath-kids-schools.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/zhu-zhu-hamster-invasion.html Zhu Zhu Hamsters are cute, interactive, intelligent toys; and they're preparing to invade our homes. Already, stores are selling out of Zhu Zhu pets and their accessories, suggesting that the 2009 holiday season might be overtaken by "Zhu Zhu-mania." Zhu Zhu Hamsters are cute, interactive, intelligent toys; and they're preparing to invade our homes. Already, stores are selling out of Zhu Zhu pets and their accessories, suggesting that the 2009 holiday season might be overtaken by "Zhu Zhu-mania." Green Gifts Holiday How-Tos Kids Toys Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT David DeFranza http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/zhu-zhu-hamster-invasion.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/house-kids-global-warming.html There's a great new interactive game here on Planet Green that teaches kids all about healthy home materials. There's a great new interactive game here on Planet Green that teaches kids all about healthy home materials. Games Green Home Kids Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT Jaymi Heimbuch http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/house-kids-global-warming.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/changemaker-joanes-fresh-movie.html Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat. Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat. Change Makers Family Farms Green Careers Green Moving Health Kids Local Food Movies Organic Schools Video Walking Water Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Leonora Oppenheim http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/changemaker-joanes-fresh-movie.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/books-treats.html Here's a great alternative to giving out candy on Halloween: how about giving out used kids' books instead? Here's a great alternative to giving out candy on Halloween: how about giving out used kids' books instead? Green Halloween Kids Recycling Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT Colleen Vanderlinden http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/books-treats.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/eyeglasses-phone-charitable-recycling.html Our municipal recycling charts tell us all about juice cartons and newspapers, but eyeglasses and mobile phones? Our municipal recycling charts tell us all about juice cartons and newspapers, but eyeglasses and mobile phones? Cancer Charity Eco-Fashion Accessories Environmental Charity Fundraising Green Gifts Kids Newspapers Recycling Reuse Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:21:00 GMT Care2 .com http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/eyeglasses-phone-charitable-recycling.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/alex-fano-cochair-committee.html Moms are by nature, super powered multi-taskers. Imagine then, a mom on a mission to make the world a greener place for her children and their classmates like mom-of-two Emily "Alix" Fano. She isn't just an expert in Urban and Environmental Policy (holding a Master's degree from Tufts) or a published author (she penned Lethal Laws). She's diligently working toward greening her children's local public elementary school, as co-chair of PS 166's Green Committee. Moms are by nature, super powered multi-taskers. Imagine then, a mom on a mission to make the world a greener place for her children and their classmates like mom-of-two Emily "Alix" Fano. She isn't just an expert in Urban and Environmental Policy (holding a Master's degree from Tufts) or a published author (she penned Lethal Laws). She's diligently working toward greening her children's local public elementary school, as co-chair of PS 166's Green Committee. Change Makers Fundraising Green Community Kids Parties Schools Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/alex-fano-cochair-committee.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-kids-toys-guide.html Green toys are fun for kids and great for the environment. Find out why choosing eco-friendly green toys isn't just child's play. Green toys are fun for kids and great for the environment. Find out why choosing eco-friendly green toys isn't just child's play. Green Family Kids Toys Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:23:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/green-kids-toys-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/kids-ultimate-green-team.html Building strong families is part of building strong community. Allowing your child to share your life and giving him chores to do builds confidence and makes him feel needed. Raising children is simple but we make it complicated. Building strong families is part of building strong community. Allowing your child to share your life and giving him chores to do builds confidence and makes him feel needed. Raising children is simple but we make it complicated. Green Community Green Family Kids Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:30:00 GMT Marye Audet http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/kids-ultimate-green-team.html