Trees are the longest living and largest living organisms on earth. One acre of forest absorbs six tones of carbon dioxide and puts out four tones of oxygen. Trees are good noise barriers, making a city and neighborhood quieter. This is just the tip of

A child experiencing an asthma attack is admitted to the hospital every 20 minutes.

I have been trying to write something punchier than David Goldberg at Transportation for America did but I cannot, this event is "so utterly outrageous, so emblematic of the failure of our current transportation

A new study from the Breast Cancer Fund shows that BPA is found in canned foods marketed specifically to kids. This should be no surprise to TreeHugger readers; we have been talking about BPA lining cans for years. All

You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements.

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A new study says students in high-achieving schools are an 'at-risk' group.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks.

It's about so much more than getting daily exercise.

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?

It's safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines.

School closures mean kids will be spending a lot more time at home. Here's some advice on how to cope.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

Joshua Becker, author and minimalism guru, argues for the many benefits of raising kids in an uncluttered, simplified space.

A cluttered apartment room becomes a modern place to sleep and play for three siblings.

School administrators have asked the USDA for greater flexibility in providing emergency meals.

Created by BIG and WeWork, this open-plan school in NYC offers another model for education.

With a topic this complicated, parents need all the help they can get.

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.

You may think it sounds like an oxymoron, but travelling to faraway places with little ones in tow can actually be quite fun. Here are some ways to make it a lot easier.

It's not all stress and extra work. In some ways, kids can make a trip more interesting and interactive.

For many parents, working from home is the biggest professional challenge they've faced to date. Here are some coping strategies.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students.

Does your family PLT? Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program for children and teens in all grades.

Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids.

From photo scavenger hunts to homemade playdough, try these wholesome boredom busters for kids at home with nothing to do.

The largest city in America, home to the worst traffic jam in history and the highest number of helicopters in the world, is trying to start a bike revolution in elementary schools.

A wooden kids' bike with a cork seat adapts to the child's necessity as it learns how to cycle. First as a tricycle, then a balance bike and finally as a bike with pedals B'Kid is a longlasting and beautiful object.

Cars spit out tons of pollution. Luckily there are many ways to reduce your emissions - we've summarized the top tips for you.

These are the daily habits I've refined over the years and hope to see them doing someday.

No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.

Our absolutely adorable photo of the day comes from Mount Evans, Colorado.

Once again, one has to parse the data to get the real story.

Unlike TV, the online world has no limits when it comes to advertising junk food to children and teens. This needs to change.

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.

Serious cooks are serious about gas, but it's time to give it up.

These questionable additives are found in nearly half of all foods marketed to kids.

Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration.

A new set of guidelines aimed at children 5 and under hopes to curb sugar intake.

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Turn them into little citizen scientists by giving them a backyard tally sheet.

Plackers presents nutrition and dental health tips to keep kids’ teeth clean and mouths healthy.

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As states start to rescind their coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders, some are not lifting child care restrictions just yet, leaving many parents worried about how they'll be able to return to work.