http://www.progressivekid.com/reader info., ideas, inspiration for raising your progressive kid Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:05:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Sarah Lane It is ironic, or perhaps more accurately just plain wrong, that the movements to green up our workplaces and schools are so far ahead of the efforts to make day cares eco-friendly. Not to say that no one is doing anything about it. But the large-scale successful national ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/grownups-and-children-first-toddlers-last/ “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” —Mahatma Gandhi by Sarah Lane Now that school's out and we're heading down the front steps of summer, our children will rekindle their complicated relationships with insects and arachnids, frequently picking up and trapping, ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/resisting-the-urge-to-squish/ by Sarah Lane Living in an island community I am somewhat accustomed to the completely unnecessary exhaust-spew from idling cars in line to board the ferry. Even though drivers are told to keep their engines off until the ferry directors signal for them to start, some people simply ignore the rules ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/idle-talk-protecting-developing-lungs-at-carpool/ by Sarah Lane Gush. The other day we at PK Reader received a box of samples from O'Bon, a maker of eco-friendly school and stationery supplies. I am often unimpressed by new green products and see many examples of either (1) green products that aren't that great or (2) decent products ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/obon-cest-si-bon/ by Julie Hall and Sarah Lane Here are activity ideas for five different types of birthday parties for kids. Ocean Steward Party Visit the Aquarium. Arrange to take your partygoers to your local aquarium. Have the kids bring along dive log fish stickers (such as those made by Stickerfish.com) ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/planet-friendly-party-activities/ By Julie Hall and Sarah Lane Making your child's party green is easy on the planet and easy to do. It's also good modeling for kids and other parents. Here are some Earth-smart ideas to help you get started. Visit our Planet-Friendly Party Activities post for creative party ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/throwing-a-green-birthday-party/ by Sarah Lane In response to our local power company's proposed construction of a new electrical substation and installation of high voltage power lines in the downtown core area, I decided to investigate possible health and safety concerns related to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), those electrical and magnetic emissions created by all ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/power-to-the-people/ by Sarah Lane So the City Council of Asheville, North Carolina, wants to keep a man elected to the council, Cecil Bothwell, from being sworn in because he is a nontheist, and the North Carolina Constitution, in direct conflict with the U.S. Constitution, disqualifies for office "First, any person who shall ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/when-less-is-less-universal-exclusion-versus-universal-inclusion/ by Sarah Lane During these two weeks of the Climate Conference in Copenhagen, I think it is time to reach across the great divide between those who believe in climate change and those who don't and link arms. So whether or not you think climate change is happening, whether you believe ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/calling-all-nonbelievers/ by Sarah Lane The Natural Defenses Resource Council, in its article "Bottled Water: Pure Drink or Pure Hype," reports that more than half of all Americans drink bottled water and about one-third of the population drinks it regularly. So Americans are thirsty. Why is this a problem? 1. What's in the ... http://www.progressivekid.com/reader/index.php/the-trouble-with-bottled-water-2/