Contents
38 Look Listen Read
Our editors’ top picks in books, apps & more
40 Prenatal Yoga
How yoga can set you up for an easier
natural birth
42 Encouraging Mindfulness in Children
Find out how to support your child’s intuitive
sense of living in the moment.
84 DIY Craft
How to make a gorgeous baby shower
decoration / keepsake
86 Community Marketplace
More great green gift ideas from our
collection of artisan shops & resources
88 Your Green Child
A peek into the families of our readers
46 Mi Amour: A Greener Valentine’s Day
94 Little Artists
48 Nutritional Nuggets
On The Cover
Supporting eco-conscious businesses this
Valentine’s Day
From picky eaters to your grazing, expert
Christina Towle answers your questions
50 Sage Spoonfuls
Chicken chili, zucchini chia seed muffins,
and golden turmeric milk
54 Conscious Kitchen
Almond cream, homemade ghee, paleofriendly cupcakes, & blueberry macaroons
Sharing the talents of our youngest
community members.
Avoiding Anxiety p14
Prenatal Yoga p76
Pregnancy & Herbs p30
Breastfeeding Myths p30
Winter 2015
60 Beyond Morning Sickness
Jessica Martin-Weber shares her struggles
with hyperemesis gravidarum and her
complicated journey into motherhood
64 10 Breastfeeding Myths
Amy Spangler RN IBCLC, explains the 10
most common myths about breastfeeding
68 Birth Without Fear
Heidi & MaryEllen Welcome Baby Sequoia
at Home, plus a Fast, Natural Hospital Birth
76 Move Yourself to the Front Burner
The case for “me time” and how to help
you carve out time for it
80 Baby Items You Can Live Without
Laura of The Soft Landing shares her list
83 Ask Green Grandma
Questions from our readers answered
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