Kids New York - September 29, 2008

Green Goddess

Home Greening by Alexandra Zissu

You’re all for making your kids’ rooms ecofriendly.

It’s finding the time to sift through the mass of nontoxic, sustainably harvested products that’s the challenge.

Let Alexandra Zissu, co-author of The Complete Organic Pregnancy, take on the task for you. Zissu’s green-proofing service offers suggestions on everything from paint to diaper cream.

After checking out your pad, she prepares a customized list of where to source the goods and helps plan shopping trips (she’ll even work with your decorator, just ask). With Zissu by your side, you’ll learn to navigate supermarket aisles, pick produce, whip up baby food, and read drugstore labels — all with an eye toward the environment.

Which leads us to the obvious: It’s easy being green.

Alexandra Zissu (alexandrazissu.com).

HEAR
Father Goose
What: Sing and dance to a unique musical mix of rap, reggae, and funk.
Why: It’s a dance hall day.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway, at 95th St. Tickets at 212-864-5400 or online at symphonyspace.org.

EXPLORE
Daddy and Me
What: Kids ages 4-7 search for miniature monkeys, make mobiles, and enter a penguin egg race.
Why: It’s fatherly fun.
When: Sun., 2-4 p.m.
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx (718-220-5100). Advance registration required.

SPOOK
The Great Jack o’Lantern Blaze
What: Wander through woods; faux spider webs; and more than 4,000 hand-carved, lighted pumpkins.
Why: Halloween is here.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S. Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson (914-631-8200).