A.M. Greenlist: Children's edition

>> A practical guide to teaching your kids to garden without driving yourself insane. "The desired outcome in this arena consists of plants that stay alive and no child or parent actually weeping or throwing things."

>> A guide to forcing your kid to take shorter showers. One idea: Attach a hand-held shower nozzle with no mount. "No one's shower will last long and houseguests will be baffled."

>> Encourage literacy with environmentalism.  Check out the three winners of the National Green Earth Book Awards from Newton Marasco Foundation. The awards are given "for literature that inspires young readers to appreciate and care for the environment."

>> A cute new baby boutique: NewBornMom.com. Green and modern eco baby things with style.

>> Earlier: A green gift guide for babies and kids. I put it together for the holidays, but it still works now.

Photo of Santa Monica community farm by Siel