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Summer Tips for Greener Kids

Posted Jun 12, 08 10:14 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  Science & Health 

(Newser) – Summer is the perfect season to turn your rugrats into ecomaniacs, as warm weather and school vacations collide. Grist lists some basic steps to green up your family’s summer:

  1. Get outside: The best way to commune with nature is to experience it first-hand, but the time kids spend outdoors has shrunk by half over the past 20 years.
 

  1. Eat well: A trip to the farmers market is an adventure for kids—and the perfect time to introduce them to super-fresh produce while supporting local growers.
  2. Careful what you smear: Not all sprays are created equal—use plant-based repellents for the safest results, and avoid any sunscreens that contain PABA.
  3. Green your garden: Avoid pesticides and gas-run lawn mowers in yards where kids will be playing.

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Farmers markets are a great chance to introduce your kids to the earth's tastiest bounty, reports Grist.   (Flickr)
Over the last 20 years, the amount of time kids spend outside has shrunk by half.   (Magnum Photos)
When headed outdoors, look for plant-based bug repellents and sunscreens that don't contain PABA.   (Index Stock)
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