Summer is ripe for playing outside, camping under the stars, and loading up on fresh, healthy foods at your local farmers market. The Summer 2013 issue of Green Child Magazine features our Summer Sun Safety guide, Family Feeding Guide, easy and fun ways to reduce your impact, an in depth look at World Oceans Day,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Baby
Introducing Baby: Preparing the Family for Baby’s Arrival
Having a sibling is truly one of life’s greatest gifts. As parents, we can promote bonds between them that will last beyond our years. But how do we carefully go about introducing baby? Depending on the age of the older child, there are several ways to involve a big brother or sister in baby’s early… Continue Reading
Can I Breastfeed My Preemie?
“I just brought my preemie home from the hospital. Nursing is just not the same as it was with our first. She sleeps a lot, slips off the breast and is so small. I nursed my first child perfectly, now I feel lost.” Giving birth to a premature baby is different than giving birth to… Continue Reading
The Spring 2013 Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Mother Nature might be teasing us with warmer weather, but the Spring 2013 issue of Green Child Magazine brings a hot reader favorite — our 3rd Annual Eco Baby Gear Guide! You’ll find our top picks for safe, non-toxic baby items. We searched high and low for the safest, most convenient and eco-friendly baby items…… Continue Reading
Define Your Cloth Diaper Style
Just as there’s no one way to parent your children… there’s no strict set of rules on how to cloth diaper your baby. There are so many options to learn and processes to figure out. Sometimes the experimentation can be a turn-off to parents considering cloth diapering for all the great benefits it offers. But… Continue Reading
Building Confidence Early with Baby Sign Language
Patterns and repetition are part of a child’s learning process. When little ones can’t effectively engage in either, it can lead to frustration and lack of confidence. Some consequences of this frustration for kids include avoiding social interaction or throwing tantrums. Parents tend to feel overwhelmed and confused because they don’t know how to help.… Continue Reading
Herbal Teas for Pregnant Moms
Herbs can be used to soothe the agonizing nausea so common in the first trimester. Many herbs are also powerhouses of vitamins and minerals, that can help strengthen uterine muscles, relieve fluid retention, and relax those nerves. Just one cup of one of these nourishing herbal teas has the same vitamin and mineral content as… Continue Reading
5 Tips to Help Clear the Winter Sniffles
Colds are no fun for anyone… but they can be especially troubling for babies and children who are too small to blow their own noses. And now is the most common time for winter sniffles. The key to keeping colds from turning serious is to keep the mucus thin and moving. Here are a few… Continue Reading
Liza’s Birthing Essentials
After going through the birthing process 3 times already, I’m beginning to feel like a pro when it comes to packing the hospital bag! Here’s my list of birthing essentials as I approach my due date with baby number 4: Cord blood kit – Alex and I are big believers in the benefits of banking… Continue Reading
2-in-1 Recipe: Roasted Carrot Soup & Savory Carrot Purée for Baby
Carrots are sweet and delicious and make a wonderful meal for your baby. Turning this meal into a warm and inviting carrot soup for the rest of your family is the perfect warm, satisfying dinner. Savory Carrot Purée for Baby (10+ months) Yield: 3 cups or 10 baby servings Roasted Carrot Soup for Family When… Continue Reading