When Jess Castaneda was a kid, she got her toys when her abuela took her to garage sales. It turned her into a lifetime thrift shopper. As an adult, she became a customer at the Green Bean, a kids ...

Sustainable gifts are earth-friendly: from natural material sourcing to ethical production to transparent selling practices ...

MARBLEHEAD — Children gathered at the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead on Tuesday to design and build their own eco-friendly mini homes using recycled materials. The activity is designed to help ...

Alright, parents… real talk. Toddlers are basically tiny tornadoes in pajamas. One second they’re quietly playing with blocks, the next they’re sprinting across the living room like Lightning McQueen ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. It starts with a nibble. A curious tongue pressed to the edge of a nightstand, a not-so-subtle bite out of a teething rail.

Kids move through shoes fast — all the more reason to buy sustainably-made shoes that can be passed down to family or friends. Anyone who has children knows kids’ shoes take a beating and last less ...

As a parent, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your children are raised to become happy, healthy, and responsible adults–at least that’s the goal. One thing you might overlook though is the ...

As the urban landscape of Los Angeles evolves, so too do the needs of its residents, especially families who are increasingly looking to integrate sustainability, functionality, and style into their ...

We set out to analyze 31 diapers to find our top choices for safety and sustainability. But the truth is, reviewing disposable diapers for those factors was more than a little tricky. That’s because ...