Our four-human, two-dog household has air-dried our laundry for years, and you can too.
Brianna Sharpe
June 19, 2024 - 7 min read
I spent a spring teaching kids about gardening and passive solar greenhouses—and I learned just as much as they did.
January 10, 2023 - 7 min read
The pandemic made outdoor classes an educational hack, but it has benefits far beyond lowering viral transmission.
Caitlin Stall-Paquet
October 05, 2022 - 9 min read
From heat domes to polar vortexes, the last year made the climate crisis heartbreakingly real in BC.
Christina Myers
July 19, 2022 - 9 min read
For my family, buying wool clothing is a tiny rebellion against fast fashion.
March 30, 2022 - 9 min read
These five books inspire kids to be kind and use their voices for justice.
Janel Nail
November 12, 2021 - 6 min read
While the statistics are alarming, families have more power to create change than we think.
July 16, 2021 - 6 min read
Children with special needs look to a second summer of less-than-ideal virtual activities.
Baisakhi Roy
June 01, 2021 - 7 min read
How repairing my kids' clothes helped me get through this challenging year.
February 04, 2021 - 6 min read
When a kindergarten teacher couldn’t find the stories she was looking for, she wrote her own.
Taslim Jaffer
September 10, 2020 - 6 min read
Ecosystems have a lot to teach us about how connection builds resilience.
September 02, 2020 - 6 min read
How a creative high school connects teens with their local food system.
Shelley Tomlinson
June 10, 2020 - 5 min read
A father of two shares the secrets to cargo-biking with kids.
Barry Rueger
April 30, 2021 - 6 min read
Cloth. Disposable. Which system is actually better for the environment?
Lauren Kaljur
February 05, 2020 - 7 min read
How to find a way out of consumer kid culture without losing your mind.
December 20, 2019 - 7 min read
I want my 3-year-old to be prepared for global warming. That means not telling him about it. Yet.
October 09, 2018 - 9 min read
Whether the disaster’s on your doorstep or in the daily news, experts say parents can help kids cope.
September 22, 2019 - 8 min read
By giving our kids the opportunity to feel at home on the land, we can give the land a new generation of protectors.
September 03, 2019 - 7 min read
Stories remind us that our relationship with the planet is stronger than our fear for the future.
August 06, 2019 - 8 min read
Buying a bed for your kids shouldn’t give you nightmares.
March 05, 2019 - 9 min read
This year, the Black Sheep Parent’s extended flock resolves to match love with action.
January 16, 2019 - 7 min read
Ask yourself these three questions to ensure a great experience-as-gift for your family.
December 18, 2018 - 8 min read
This holiday season, find ways to show you care for the planet as well as your loved ones.
November 14, 2018 - 7 min read
Black Sheep Parenting Tips for Back-to-School Season
September 06, 2018 - 8 min read
We need to help our little people find magic in the wilderness, even while mourning its loss.
August 10, 2018 - 8 min read
Like a growing number of potential parents, I’m questioning the ethics of bringing children into a warming world.
Jessie Szalay
August 28, 2018 - 10 min read
Gus’ newest columnist embraces the paradox of sustainable parenting.
July 13, 2018 - 8 min read
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