kids & parenting

Trackers come in lots of flavors, and it’s impossible to say one type is better than another. The choice depends on several factors, including your child’s age, how independent they are, whether they have a smartphone, and more. After all, it’s one thing to ensure that your toddler doesn’t scoot off in the park, another entirely to keep close tabs on a freedom-loving teenager. child gps tracker If your child already goes out without you, then you’re looking for a GPS tracker. The lightest and most compact options are key rings, pendants, and clip-on trackers. They can be worn as jewelry or attached to the child’s backpack or clothing. Such devices can be hidden from view easily, and some models can be fixed in place to make removing them difficult. The functionality of miniature trackers varies from device to device. The simplest allow you to track your child’s location and set safe zones (such as school or home) that they are not allowed to leave at certain times. If they do, you’ll b...

We have been thinking about sustainability for some time. Especially when it comes to our homes, our travel habits, and our diet. We may have thought about it when we were shopping for clothes for ourselves. But how much thought have we given to what we buy for our little ones, where does it come from, what is it made of and how is it made?  Many companies realized that joining the clean and green movement was profitable and joined it. It's important to understand some of these key terms so that we know what to look for when shopping for our family. Sustainable fashion is an umbrella term that describes the products, processes, activities and actors (politicians, brands, consumers) who strive for a carbon-neutral fashion industry based on equity, social justice, animal welfare and ecological integrity. In short, the movement is more planet- and worker-friendly than the "fast-fashion" we're used to. Sustainable clothing is often associated with slow fashion. Clothing...