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Raise your children to be environmentally conscious and caring for the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting</link><image><url>https://www.greenmatters.com/logo.png</url><title>Green Matters &gt; Parenting</title><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:48:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><item><title><![CDATA[More Babies Will Be Born in These Two Continents in 2026 Than Anywhere Else]]></title><description><![CDATA[And it's not North America.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/baby-boom-2026-asia-africa</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/baby-boom-2026-asia-africa</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:47:20 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/PMPiHROjo/0x0/baby-boom-2026-asia-africa-1-1772041450483.png"/><media:credit>Visualss/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>More Babies Will Be Born in These Two Continents in 2026 Than Anywhere Else</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Parents Are Turning Down Vitamin K Shots for Newborns — How Important Is It?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending the shot to newborns starting in 1961. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/vitamin-k-shot-for-newborns</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/vitamin-k-shot-for-newborns</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:30:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rzt42YXKt/0x0/newborn-vitimin-k-shot-1-1765228608322.png"/><media:credit>Tim Bish/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>More Parents Are Turning Down Vitamin K Shots for Newborns — How Important Is It?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississippi’s Infant Mortality Rate Has Experts Sounding the Alarm as More Babies Die Each Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[More mothers lose their babies in this state than anywhere else in the U.S. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/infant-mortality-rate-mississippi</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/infant-mortality-rate-mississippi</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" 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Is the New Birth Trend? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some risks involved with this method.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-lotus-birth</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-lotus-birth</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:46:31 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/d5mFeHUjl/0x0/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-lotus-birth-1-1750769094900.png"/><media:credit>Cameorn Steele/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Doula Warns of the Dangers of a Lotus Birth — What Is the New Birth Trend? </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babies and TV: Why Don’t the Two Mix?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New baby at home? The experts say you should turn off the TV.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-is-tv-bad-for-babies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-is-tv-bad-for-babies</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:14:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/vsiEw00nX/0x0/why-is-tv-bad-for-babies-1-1748597261400.jpg"/><media:credit>Jonas Leupe/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Babies and TV: Why Don’t the Two Mix?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Say No to the Landfill: 3 Places You Can Recycle Your Used Car Seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dispose of your car seats a safe and ethical way.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/where-to-recycle-car-seats</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/where-to-recycle-car-seats</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:13:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Y6BDsRisi/0x0/where-to-recycle-car-seats-1-1748594724451.jpg"/><media:credit>Alexander Grey/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Say No to the Landfill: 3 Places You Can Recycle Your Used Car Seats</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Glycerol Bad for Kids? Everything You Need to Know About the Slushie Additive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too much glycerol can cause glycerol intoxication, a dangerous condition in children. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/why-is-glycerol-bad-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/why-is-glycerol-bad-for-kids</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 13:59:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/orhArQ_cP/0x0/kid-eating-slushie-1746194338034.jpeg"/><media:credit>Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Is Glycerol Bad for Kids? 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2024 19:00:43 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/sW3E3mFZy/0x0/halloween-poems-for-kids-1-1729012823990.jpg"/><media:credit>Julia Raasch/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Celebrate Halloween With These 5 Poems That Are Perfect for Kids</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Mix Hot and Cold Water Together? The Science Behind This Phenomenon]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have tried this experiment at home without even realizing it. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/why-dont-hot-water-and-cold-water-mix</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/why-dont-hot-water-and-cold-water-mix</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Wellbank]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:26:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/m_prq1L1s/0x0/why-dont-hot-water-and-cold-water-mix-2-1727697440186.png"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Can You Mix Hot and Cold Water Together? 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lunchboxes.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/eco-friendly-lunch-box</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/eco-friendly-lunch-box</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:36:42 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/F4iE5f7-7/0x0/eco-friendly-lunch-box-1727761771056.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock Photo</media:credit><media:description>7 Eco-Friendly Lunchboxes That Are Leak-Proof, Plastic-Free, and Start at Just $26</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 7 Best Organic Baby Formula Brands That Abide By the Strictest Standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[These organic formulas, both milk-based and vegan, are free of synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and artificial additives.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/best-organic-baby-formula</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/best-organic-baby-formula</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:11:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GzEcAQ_NF/0x0/best-organic-baby-formula-1727306534042.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock </media:credit><media:description>The 7 Best Organic Baby Formula Brands That Abide By the Strictest Standards</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock Up On These Eco-Friendly, BPA-Free Baby Bottles That Have Parents Obsessed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-toxic and sustainably made baby bottle options that are easy to clean and suit all of your baby's stages — even if they breastfeed.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/bpa-free-baby-bottles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/bpa-free-baby-bottles</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:52:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/CSCKh8235/0x0/bpa-free-baby-bottles-1724123379527.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock Photo</media:credit><media:description>Stock up on These Eco-Friendly, BPA-Free Baby Bottles That Have Parents Obsessed</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Baby Detergent: Gentle, All-Natural Formulas Safe Enough for Delicate Skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[These detergent sheets, pods, powders, and liquids use plant enzymes (and zero harsh chemicals) to take on stubborn stains without 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life.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/best-baby-gifts</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/best-baby-gifts</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristine Solomon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:04:40 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/NT6KVJnn_/0x0/best-baby-gifts-1722985351158.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock Photo</media:credit><media:description>The 10 Best Baby Gifts: Nontoxic Toys, Clothes, and Gear They&apos;ll Go Gaga For </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Best Sustainable Kids' Clothing Brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the 10 winners of our award for the best sustainable clothing for kids.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/green-matters-approved/sustainable-kids-clothing</link><guid 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Here’s What It Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[White lung pneumonia has been in the news more than a few times, but it's nothing different than regular pneumonia. Here's what you should know. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/what-is-white-lung-pneumonia</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/what-is-white-lung-pneumonia</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:56:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/S8cuGkTqZ/0x0/what-is-white-lung-pneumonia-1-1707417152222.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Should You Be Worried About White Lung Pneumonia? Here’s What It Means</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a Parasite Cleanse Safe for Kids? 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Concerns for Child Safety Remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unaffiliated with Disney's 2005 hit game with hundreds of millions of players, 'New Club Penguin' is another in a long line of 'Club Penguin' recreations.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/is-new-club-penguin-safe</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/is-new-club-penguin-safe</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Bichelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 22:01:08 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/RpS3g4Pxt/0x0/is-new-club-penguin-safe-0-1706208321888.jpg"/><media:credit>New Club Penguin/YouTube</media:credit><media:description>Is the &apos;New Club Penguin&apos; Game Safe? Concerns for Child Safety Remain</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Worry About Heavy Metal Exposure in Your Kids? 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A Pediatric Dietitian's Rules for Giving Children Electrolyte Drinks (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liquid I.V.’s child-friendly range is now a hit with parents, and it can be a good option for kids — but only in certain situations, according to pediatric dietitian Karla Moreno-Bryce.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/is-liquid-iv-safe-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/is-liquid-iv-safe-for-kids</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Angela Horn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:18:49 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6XhIjhHeU/0x0/is-liquid-iv-safe-for-kids-1704901298051.jpeg"/><media:credit>Courtesy of Liquid I.V.</media:credit><media:description>Is Liquid I.V. Safe for Kids? 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Let’s find out.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/is-skibidi-toilet-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/is-skibidi-toilet-for-kids</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Angela Horn]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:21:17 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/GcOZG8OYv/0x0/is-skibidi-toilet-for-kids-1-1704725293057.jpg"/><media:credit>DaFuqBoom/Youtube</media:credit><media:description>Understanding &apos;Skibidi Toilet&apos;: Is the Disturbing YouTube Show Seriously for Kids?</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Gatorade Good for Kids? Dietitians Reveal Best Ways for Children to Hydrate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sugary sports drink has been quenching thirst for decades, but is it something kids should be drinking? Dietitians break it down. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/is-gatorade-good-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/is-gatorade-good-for-kids</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:58:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/4L-EaAyYv/0x0/is-gatorade-good-for-kids-1704398304247.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Is Gatorade Good for Kids? Dietitians Reveal Best Ways for Children to Hydrate</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Ideas For Last-Minute, Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming up with new, unique Elf on the Shelf ideas can be challenging. Here are 10 last minute Elf on the Shelf ideas we've found entertaining.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/family/last-minute-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/family/last-minute-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:51:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Hs-hzlmBD/0x0/last-minute-elf-on-a-shelf-ideas-1701896228196.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>10 Ideas For Last-Minute, Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Scenes</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Parents Are Suing Orbeez After Water Beads Hospitalized and Killed Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one child has died and others have been injured due to water bead toys like Orbeez. Now, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Orbeez by a group of parents.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/orbeez-water-bead-lawsuit</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/orbeez-water-bead-lawsuit</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:34:16 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/dRJZLBfVE/0x0/orbeez-water-bead-lawsuit-1698960380714.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>These Parents Are Suing Orbeez After Water Beads Hospitalized and Killed Kids</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom's DIY Hack to "Organize" Kid's Clothes Helps Avoid School Morning Arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizing your kids outfits can take some of the hassle out of getting them ready for school in the morning. Here are some daily clothes organizer ideas. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/childrens-daily-clothes-organizer-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/childrens-daily-clothes-organizer-ideas</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Letenyei]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:19:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/SF4ogaKr6/0x0/childrens-daily-clothes-organizer-ideas-1698424269521.jpg"/><media:credit>Razzi_boo/TikTok</media:credit><media:description>Mom&apos;s DIY Hack to &quot;Organize&quot; Kid&apos;s Clothes Helps Avoid School Morning Arguments</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Your Baby Have a Fear of Grass? Here's Why — and What to Do, According to Pediatricians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many babies tend to avoid touching grass because they don't like how it feels — here's what you can do as a parent or caregiver to help them feel comfortable.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-do-babies-avoid-grass</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-do-babies-avoid-grass</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:59:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/awTFLXoz9/0x0/why-do-babies-avoid-grass-1-1698421249755.jpg"/><media:credit>Elisabeth Colucci/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Does Your Baby Have a Fear of Grass? Here&apos;s Why — and What to Do, According to Pediatricians</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers Have Developed a Super Strong Eco-Friendly Glue Inspired by Mussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers are developing an eco-friendly glue inspired by a certain bivalve mollusk: the mussel. Details on the sticky soya oil-based innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/big-impact/eco-friendly-glue</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/big-impact/eco-friendly-glue</guid><category><![CDATA[Big Impact]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bianca Piazza]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:19:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/I65rlodJk/0x0/mussels-1696880954910.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Researchers Have Developed a Super Strong Eco-Friendly Glue Inspired by Mussels</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Boo Basket Ideas for Your Eco-Conscious Besties]]></title><description><![CDATA[To create a sustainable boo basket, try finding a basket at the thrift store, making homemade treats, and including items that can be reused.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/boo-basket-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/boo-basket-ideas</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:12:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/BdWbv7FzP/0x0/boo-basket-ideas-1-1696598935536.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Sustainable Boo Basket Ideas for Your Eco-Conscious Besties</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinetic Sand May Not Technically Be Toxic, but It Can Still Hurt Your Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kinetic sand is a toy you may have seen all over the internet, and though it isn't technically toxic, it can still pose a serious danger to kids.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/is-kinetic-sand-toxic</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/is-kinetic-sand-toxic</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:11:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/uIFEFuJur/0x0/girl-with-kinetic-sand-1695614092852.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Kinetic Sand May Not Technically Be Toxic, but It Can Still Hurt Your Child</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom Shares Playground Warning After Daughter Gets Second-Degree Burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's not always fun in the sun! One mom took to social media to warn other parents after her child got second-degree burns from a slide. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/baby-second-degree-burns-playground-slide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/baby-second-degree-burns-playground-slide</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:45:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/mkH4wHBYz/0x0/baby-second-degree-burns-playground-slide-1-1695307914361.jpg"/><media:credit>Chloe Gottschalk Bounds/TikTok</media:credit><media:description>Mom Shares Playground Warning After Daughter Gets Second-Degree Burns</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Montessori Schools Actually Working? The Great Debate of Alternative Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montessori schools have been growing in numbers for over a century, but are they actually effective for learning and development? Let's find out. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/family/why-is-montessori-bad</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/family/why-is-montessori-bad</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Eva Hagan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:58:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/sstb6yC1A/0x0/why-montessori-is-bad-4-1695139838316.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Are Montessori Schools Actually Working? The Great Debate of Alternative Education</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco-Friendly, Organic Pajamas for Sustainable Sleepers of All Ages]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're rounding up some of the coziest organic cotton pajamas to help you sleep soundly.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/living/organic-cotton-pajamas</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/living/organic-cotton-pajamas</guid><category><![CDATA[Living]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:37:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/YbGIIEa6O/0x0/organic-cotton-pajamas-1695072806075.jpeg"/><media:credit>Burt&apos;s Bees Baby, The Company Store</media:credit><media:description>Eco-Friendly, Organic Pajamas for Sustainable Sleepers of All Ages</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of Concerns Surround Red Dye No. 40 — Here's a List of Foods Without It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many foods contain artificial colors, including red dye No. 40. Avoiding dyes takes effort, but this list of food without red dye No. 40 can help.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/list-of-food-without-red-dye-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/list-of-food-without-red-dye-40</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:10:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rxBV2u8rm/0x0/list-of-food-without-red-dye-40-1694626772694.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Plenty of Concerns Surround Red Dye No. 40 — Here&apos;s a List of Foods Without It</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make Delivery a Breeze With These 10 Foods That Naturally Induce Labor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you pregnant and looking to induce labor? These 10 foods naturally induce labor in pregnant people for an easier delivery experience.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/foods-naturally-induce-labor</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/foods-naturally-induce-labor</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Osmanski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:10:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/WkI7JGWEP/0x0/gettyimages-1214114110-1605024528809.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Make Delivery a Breeze With These 10 Foods That Naturally Induce Labor</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food]]></title><description><![CDATA[How can we find baby food without heavy metals for our children? A new report found high contamination rates in various common baby foods.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/news/baby-food-without-heavy-metals</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/news/baby-food-without-heavy-metals</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:56:29 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6_7M2k3xH/0x0/baby-food-without-heavy-metals-02-1660232793871.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How to Avoid Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Gnat Repellant Recipes — How to Keep Gnats Away, Naturally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Repel gnats without harsh chemicals.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-gnat-repellant</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/diy-gnat-repellant</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:01:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/cWWduv2bW/0x0/diy-gnat-repellant-1571171729719.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>DIY Gnat Repellant Recipes — How to Keep Gnats Away, Naturally</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Kids Transmit Ear Infections to Others? How They Spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are ear infections contagious? Since ear infections are so common among children, it's normal to wonder if they can spread to others. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/are-ear-infections-contagious</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/health-and-wellness/are-ear-infections-contagious</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:42:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/ZdkjRUtlc/0x0/are-ear-infections-contagious-1687098537773.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Can Kids Transmit Ear Infections to Others? How They Spread</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going to a Baby Shower? You Can’t Go Wrong With These Fun yet Practical Gift Cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[These baby shower gift cards are sure to make the parent-to-be as happy as ever.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/baby-shower-gift-cards</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/baby-shower-gift-cards</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:39:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/xc4xgTwy6/0x0/baby-shower-gifts-1686765769449.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Going to a Baby Shower? You Can’t Go Wrong With These Fun yet Practical Gift Cards</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Becoming a Doula: What to Expect From the Certification Process (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever considered training to become a doula, here's what to expect in terms of how long the process will take.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-doula</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-doula</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:32:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rOZRZ88__/0x0/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-doula-1686600349810.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Becoming a Doula: What to Expect From the Certification Process (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love a Good Bubble Bath? Try These Vegan and Cruelty-Free Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are looking for vegan bubble bath brands, check out these companies making bath products you can feel good about. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/vegan-bubble-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/vegan-bubble-bath</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:15:21 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Hd0iLgJrK/0x0/vegan-bubble-bath-1686318678805.jpg"/><media:credit>Jared Rice/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Love a Good Bubble Bath? Try These Vegan and Cruelty-Free Options</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Baby Shower Gifts for a Mom-to-Be, From Sustainable to Handmade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you striving to be the best guest at the shower? If so, you’ll want to check out these baby shower gifts for mom.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/baby-shower-gifts-for-mom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/baby-shower-gifts-for-mom</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:03:23 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/OTqe83TZP/0x0/new-mom-1686256199468.jpg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>7 Baby Shower Gifts for a Mom-to-Be, From Sustainable to Handmade</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Pediatric Dietitian's Guide to Choosing the Best Dairy-Free Baby Formula (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy-free baby formulas are generally safe for all infants, a pediatric registered dietitian tells us.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/dairy-free-baby-formula</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/dairy-free-baby-formula</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 20:53:12 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/_bxu4tw3J/0x0/dairy-free-baby-formula-1683905562050.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>A Pediatric Dietitian&apos;s Guide to Choosing the Best Dairy-Free Baby Formula (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doulas Share the Top Questions to Ask Prospective Doulas — and Red Flags to Look Out For (Exclusive)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke with a few incredible birthing professionals to learn about some questions to a ask a doula, and how to find a doula near you.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/questions-to-ask-a-doula</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/questions-to-ask-a-doula</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 17:24:19 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/eQGiQTaMI/0x0/questions-to-ask-a-doula-5-1684860719661.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Doulas Share the Top Questions to Ask Prospective Doulas — and Red Flags to Look Out For (Exclusive)</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to Find the Best Used Cloth Diapers, for Your Zero-Waste Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying disposable diapers is costly and bad for the environment. Here are our favorite eco-friendly alternatives. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/used-cloth-diapers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/used-cloth-diapers</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 01:33:18 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/ICUfQarRN/0x0/baby-playing-with-a-mobile-1684737122264.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Where to Find the Best Used Cloth Diapers, for Your Zero-Waste Baby</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Places to Find Used Maternity Clothes, So You can Save Money and the Planet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where can you find used maternity clothes? Plenty of websites offer gently used maternity clothing for lower prices than retail. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/used-maternity-clothes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/used-maternity-clothes</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kate Underwood]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 14:34:15 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/oKHJcoYHL/0x0/woman-forming-heart-over-pregnant-belly-in-pink-1684170231123.jpg"/><media:credit>Juan Encalada/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>Best Places to Find Used Maternity Clothes, So You can Save Money and the Planet</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Crafts for Toddlers Are Perfect for Spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giving your young child a creative outlet is a great way to keep them occupied in a healthy way. Here are three spring arts and crafts for toddlers they will love.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/spring-arts-and-crafts-for-toddlers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/spring-arts-and-crafts-for-toddlers</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kori Williams]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 16:03:52 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/j8V-puMAh/0x0/a-young-girl-painting-in-a-kitchen-1682910669303.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>These Crafts for Toddlers Are Perfect for Spring</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is ‘CoComelon’ Actually Bad for Kids? Here’s What Experts Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are wondering if the popular YouTube Channel and Netflix show ‘CoComelon’ is bad for kids. Keep reading to see what the experts had to say.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-is-cocomelon-bad-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-is-cocomelon-bad-for-kids</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:40:44 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/TRXnLaiW2/0x0/why-is-cocomelon-bad-for-kids-1682537691244.jpg"/><media:credit>Netflix</media:credit><media:description>Is ‘CoComelon’ Actually Bad for Kids? Here’s What Experts Say</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here Are Some of the Best Stroller-Friendly Hikes Around the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Hiking as a family can be a lot of fun. Check out this list of stroller-friendly hikes around the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/travel/stroller-friendly-hikes</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/travel/stroller-friendly-hikes</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rayna Skiver]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:45:07 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/1mZxng2MP/0x0/stroller-friendly-hikes-1679075083306.jpeg"/><media:credit>ISTOCK</media:credit><media:description>Here Are Some of the Best Stroller-Friendly Hikes Around the U.S.</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Artificial Food Dyes Affect Your Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial food dyes are what gives food vibrant, sometimes otherworldly color, but are these chemical concoctions really safe for human consumption?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-artificial-dyes-in-food-bad-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-artificial-dyes-in-food-bad-for-you</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:25:33 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/L9Mgnt_wO/0x0/tatiana-lapina-qpf2glk0baa-unsplash-1628596820162.jpg"/><media:credit>Tatiana Lapina/Unsplash</media:credit><media:description>How Artificial Food Dyes Affect Your Health</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA Issues New Lead Recommendations for Baby Food — but It's Not Enough, Say Experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA has proposed new permissible levels of lead in baby and toddler foods. But why is there lead in baby food at all?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-is-there-lead-in-baby-food</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/why-is-there-lead-in-baby-food</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:58:26 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/fDCkbacu8/0x0/why-is-lead-in-baby-food-1674657725276.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>FDA Issues New Lead Recommendations for Baby Food — but It&apos;s Not Enough, Say Experts</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement Believes Not Having Kids Will Preserve the Human Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement aims to reduce the number of people on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/community/voluntary-human-extinction-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/community/voluntary-human-extinction-movement</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:39:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/Jcdw-Cv-c/0x0/voluntary-human-extinction-movement-1669221023054.jpg"/><media:credit>Stop Having Kids/Instagram</media:credit><media:description>The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement Believes Not Having Kids Will Preserve the Human Race</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use Soap Nuts to Make Your Laundry Routine Zero-Waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interested in finding out how to use soap nuts in your laundry routine?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/soap-nuts-laundry-zero-waste</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/soap-nuts-laundry-zero-waste</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Stephanie Osmanski]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:48:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/gixRlR0UR/0x0/soap-nuts-1-1561408759159.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>How to Use Soap Nuts to Make Your Laundry Routine Zero-Waste</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycled Fun: 6 Great Places to Find Used Toys Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re looking for used toys, these six online shops are a perfect way to breathe new life into old playthings. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/where-to-buy-used-toys-online</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/where-to-buy-used-toys-online</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Andrew Krosofsky]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:02:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/IS_NvhR2v/0x0/chris-hardy-h5ffv4i5zmi-unsplash-1631713382743.jpg"/><media:credit>Chris Hardy/UnSplash</media:credit><media:description>Recycled Fun: 6 Great Places to Find Used Toys Online</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Diapers Biodegradable? Here Are the Most Sustainable Diaper Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Single-use diapers account for 2 percent of the U.S.'s landfill waste.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-diapers-biodegradable-compostable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/are-diapers-biodegradable-compostable</guid><category><![CDATA[Home]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:23:48 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/tFVDYT206/0x0/diaper-biodegradable-1567090472295.jpg"/><media:credit>istock</media:credit><media:description>Are Diapers Biodegradable? Here Are the Most Sustainable Diaper Options</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Compostable Diapers Exist? Biodegradable Brands to Look Out For]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diapers are a necessary evil, but they can be really costly over time and don’t forget, they’re essentially single-use. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/compostable-diapers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/compostable-diapers</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Green Matters Staff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:08:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/pNYHd1oJ-/0x0/compostable-diapers-1671132229387.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Do Compostable Diapers Exist? Biodegradable Brands to Look Out For</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Non-Dairy Milks for Toddlers and Kids ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many non-dairy milks that experts recommend for kids.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-non-dairy-milks-toddlers-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/best-non-dairy-milks-toddlers-kids</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 21:20:43 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/6SuPht2qv/0x0/best-non-dairy-milks-toddlers-kids-1639602473941.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Best Non-Dairy Milks for Toddlers and Kids </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Births Are on the Rise in the U.S. — Watch These Incredible Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the U.S. in 2021, home births reached their highest rate in three decades. Here are some incredible home birth videos, plus a look at the data.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/family/home-birth-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/family/home-birth-videos</guid><category><![CDATA[Family]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:13:24 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/g5DwdSkhG/0x0/home-birth-videos-1668704453236.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>Home Births Are on the Rise in the U.S. — Watch These Incredible Videos</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Brands Are Making Vegan Dino Nuggets to Feed Your Inner Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vegetarians and vegans often wonder: Are any plant-based dino nuggets out there?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/food/plant-based-dino-nuggets</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/food/plant-based-dino-nuggets</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:19:06 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/rY57OyAM1/0x0/simulate-dino-plant-based-nuggets-1661285366537.jpg"/><media:credit>Simulate</media:credit><media:description>These Brands Are Making Vegan Dino Nuggets to Feed Your Inner Child</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Sustainable Cribs — That Convert Into Beds!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve rounded up a few sustainable cribs on the market that will fit right in inside your eco-friendly nursery. ]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/sustainable-cribs</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/parenting/sustainable-cribs</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:36:56 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/OOtcR3x3L/0x0/sustainable-crib-1658867049383.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>The Best Sustainable Cribs — That Convert Into Beds!</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAP's New Guidelines Suggest Breastfeeding for Two Years "Or Beyond" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Academy of Pediatrics has just issued new breastfeeding guidelines, which recommends that new parents breastfeed their babies for up to two years, instead of one year.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/new-breastfeeding-guidelines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/new-breastfeeding-guidelines</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:59:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/IUMV3uc1c/0x0/new-breastfeeding-guidelines-1656430493933.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>AAP&apos;s New Guidelines Suggest Breastfeeding for Two Years &quot;Or Beyond&quot; </media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Donate Breast Milk Amidst the Baby Formula Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you donate breast milk? And for that matter, how and where can you donate breast milk?]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/can-you-donate-breast-milk</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/can-you-donate-breast-milk</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 21:31:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/S-gDkW8C1/0x0/can-you-donate-breast-milk-5-1654032503653.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>How to Donate Breast Milk Amidst the Baby Formula Shortage</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Eco-Friendly Science Projects That Will Make Your Students Smile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Science projects are a great way to get students excited about the world around them. Here are three eco-friendly projects to save the Earth and learn about it!]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-science-projects-for-students</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-science-projects-for-students</guid><category><![CDATA[Small Changes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Garrison]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 19:36:46 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/_J6sEpEBB/0x0/kids-science-project-1653079757404.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>3 Eco-Friendly Science Projects That Will Make Your Students Smile</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-Toxic, Sustainable Car Seats That Grow With Your Little One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortunately, there are plenty of non-toxic car seats without flame retardants and other toxins, that will protect your baby and go easy on the environment.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/car-seats-without-flame-retardants</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/car-seats-without-flame-retardants</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 21:38:28 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/k6fDh3-KG/0x0/eco-friendly-car-seat-1652391043067.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Non-Toxic, Sustainable Car Seats That Grow With Your Little One</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goop Criticized for Launching "The Diapér," a Grossly Overpriced, Gemstone-Studded Publicity Stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwyneth Paltrow's goop has just outdone itself with wildly expensive goop diapers.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/goop-diapers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/goop-diapers</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 20:43:01 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/5NfXkxpnO/0x0/goop-diapers-1652301293956.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Goop Criticized for Launching &quot;The Diapér,&quot; a Grossly Overpriced, Gemstone-Studded Publicity Stunt</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Strollers That Will Last From Infancy to Toddlerhood, at All Different Price Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s a look into three sustainable and vegan strollers, each at very different price points — as well as our guide to finding used strollers near you.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-strollers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/sustainable-strollers</guid><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sophie Hirsh]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:57:05 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/hqCcDkItr/0x0/sustainable-eco-friendly-strollers-1651264986270.jpg"/><media:credit>Getty Images</media:credit><media:description>Sustainable Strollers That Will Last From Infancy to Toddlerhood, at All Different Price Points</media:description></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Entertaining (and Informative) Books to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Kids!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you planning to celebrate Earth Day? Get kids involved and check out our favorite read alouds that will inform the next generation about our planet.]]></description><link>https://www.greenmatters.com/p/earth-day-read-alouds</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.greenmatters.com/p/earth-day-read-alouds</guid><category><![CDATA[Climate Action]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Gabrielle Bernardini]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:33:25 GMT</pubDate><media:content medium="image" width="1200" height="628" url="https://media.greenmatters.com/brand-img/vNaHxEOuG/0x0/earth-day-stories-1650384773801.jpg"/><media:credit>iStock</media:credit><media:description>10 Entertaining (and Informative) Books to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Kids!</media:description></item></channel></rss>