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The votes have been tallied and the results are in: Inhabitots has chosen the best green kids stories of 2013! The last year saw many exciting developments in cutting edge sustainable design for kids and ever evolving philosophies...

Inhabitots is Inhabitat's sister blog, reporting on all things related to green parenting and raising happy, healthy kids. All year long Inhabitots has had its finger on the pulse of the eco-parenting world, bringing you...

School's out for summer, and kids are hitting the swings, seesaw and slide at parks all around the country. While there are plenty of generic playgrounds for kids to choose from, there are also a bunch of great eco-friendly playgrounds...

Spring is the perfect time of year to plant a garden, and it's a great opportunity to get your kids involved in gardening at a young age. Over at our green parenting site Inhabitots, we've put together a tutorial for how...

Any young boy raised on Calvin and Hobbes has dreamed of retreating to a tree fort to hurl snowballs and Susie Derkins and host G.R.O.S.S. (Get Rid Of Slimy girlS) meetings. One amazing dad created a nursery for his kid...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, gDiapers is debuting its new “Gift of Love” gPant diaper, featuring a rainbow hued print of X’s and O’s...

It happens every year: After the holidays are over, you’re left with a huge stack of holiday cards and packaging. But instead of throwing them in the recycling bin, you can reuse both your holiday cards and gift wrap...

Is circumcision an act of religious freedom, or is it merely an act of violence against baby boys? A German court in Cologne took the latter interpretation, ruling that circumcision of baby boys should be considered unlawful,...

Tegu blocks are some of the coolest toys around. The gorgeous, eco-friendly building blocks are magnetic, making them snap together as if by magic, expanding the range of shapes you can make with them. Over at Inhabitots...

For both kids and grownups, there’s no better summertime treat than an icy, cool popsicle — but you don’t have to settle for the sugar-filled, artificially-flavored pops offered at mini marts and ice cream...

Allergies are a tough nut to crack for scientists, because there are so many variables involved, but according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found...

Looking for a special way to remind pops that he’s tops on Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered. The great thing about Father’s Day gifts is that there isn’t much pressure — he’s pretty...

Co-sleeping — when babies and young children share a bed with one or both of their parents — has now been linked to reduced obesity. According to a new Danish study, children who regularly co-sleep with their...

Looking for a fun activity that will pull your kids away from the computer and video games for a few hours? With Papierowe Miasto’s Paper Town, designed by Robert Czajka, you and your little ones can create entire...

Looking for a neat way to celebrate Earth Day with your family this year? Get your kids excited about honoring the Earth with one (or several) Earth Day activities...