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
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Reader Love Sweepstakes: Celebrate our New Apple Newsstand App and Enter to Win an iPad
It’s the news we’ve been waiting weeks to share — Green Child Magazine is now available in Apple’s Newsstand. And we’re inviting you to celebrate with us during our Reader Love Sweepstakes! Grab our all new app from the newsstand and read Green Child anywhere, anytime. Then come back and enter to win a new… 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
The More You Know Eco: Unacceptable Levels
Years ago at Thanksgiving, our neighbors Richard and Lula, recounted a discussion they’d had over the number of feathers she found while preparing their Butterball turkey. Richard had shrugged and said, “Every industry has a tolerance policy… there’s probably a 5-feather margin of error on any bird that size.” At the time, I worked in… Continue Reading
Staying Active During Pregnancy
Staying active and exercising during pregnancy has numerous benefits to both you and your baby. Plus, it increases your chances for an easier labor, delivery, and recovery. For an active pregnancy: Walk for 30-60 minutes 3-6 days a week. The treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike are good cardio options too. Strength train 2-4 days a… Continue Reading
The Winter Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Our Winter 2013 issue is here. Whether you are pregnant, plan to be, or simply want to provide support to a woman who is, this issue has something for you. From healthy beauty tips to staying active during pregnancy and a fabulous birth essential list from our cover model, Liza Huber. Can you believe… Continue Reading
Green Child Talks to Kellie Martin
Actress Kellie Martin has always seemed at home on the screen… but talk to her about motherhood, and she lights up with a joy that is positively infectious. It’s hard to tell who is learning more about life these days – Kellie, or her daughter Maggie (age 6). We were delighted to chat with Kellie… Continue Reading
“Gimme, Gimme” How to Manage Your Child’s Holiday Gift Expectations
The holidays are upon us… the season of gifts and “gimme’s.” All around us, kids are encouraged to reveal their wishes of candy, gingerbread cookies, and overstuffed stockings next to shiny new bikes/game systems/toys-of-the-year, complete with giant bows on top. Whether for budgets or a desire to live a less cluttered lifestyle, parents everywhere are… Continue Reading
The Holiday Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Open publication – Free publishing – More eco holiday Our Holiday issue is here. And it’s filled with festive ideas to bring both fun and meaning to your family. You’ll find everything from crafts and healthy recipes to gifts galore… balanced with family traditions, giving back, and keeping it all in perspective. Eco-expert advice on… Continue Reading
The More You Know Eco: The Ian Somerhalder Foundation
His bad boy alter ego, Damon Salvatore, may have spent the last century breaking hearts and compelling minds on the hit show, “The Vampire Diaries,” but in real life, actor Ian Somerhalder takes a more subtle approach to changing minds and actions. While some celebrities are vacationing at the hot spot of the moment, when… Continue Reading