Contents
50 Conscious Kitchen
Sweet pea & avocado spring salad, gluten-free apple crisp, macaroon sundae,
and white bean enchiladas.
55 What’s in Season
Family friendly recipes featuring seasonal
favorites
58 Get Comfortable with “The Talk”
Attachment parenting expert Kelly Bartlett shares age-appropriate topics you
can discuss now to pave the way for
less-stressful conversations about sexual
health in the future.
62 Staying Healthy & Active
Finding creative ways to get moving after
baby.
64 Screen Free Week 2014
Fun ways to shut off the screens and enjoy quality time with your family.
84 Community Marketplace
A collection of artisan shops & resources
for today’s green family.
86 Your Green Child
A peek into the lives of our readers.
On The Cover
Baby Gear Guide
p32
“The Talk”
p58
Staying Healthy & Active
p62
Celebrating Earth Day
p30, p64, p68, p82
66 Look Listen Read
Our editors’ top picks in books, apps &
more.
68 Creating an Edible Patio Garden
Get their little hands dirty while you find
ways to grow food in even the smallest of
spaces.
72 Where Fads & Health Intersect
Should your family follow a special diet?
76 Eco Fashions
Spring into eco-friendly fashions from
AloeTree Kids and give back to the environment.
81 Green Grandma
Questions from our readers answered.
82 ReUse Craft
DIY seed starters and planters.
Celebratin
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Earth Day
Sta
ying Healt
& Active A hy
fter Baby
Getting Co
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with “The T
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Our 4th
Baby Gea Annual
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Cover Photography by
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Rick Najjar