Fall 2024 Issue

Our Fall 2024 issue is here, and it’s filled with the best in natural parenting, gentle discipline, Halloween fun, eco-friendly products, and more. You’ll find advice on teens and social media, a story about the very bright future of regenerative agriculture, and advice on navigating online and influencer advice overwhelm. Click on the cover or arrows below to read it now.

I’m so excited to share our new issue filled with topics to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of your family. One of my favorite highlights of this issue is our story on regenerative agriculture. It explores how this powerful approach to farming improves the quality of our food and plays a pivotal role in healing the planet.

Social media is ever present in the lives of our teens, and understanding its impact on their health is extremely important. Peggy O’Mara takes a deep look into the effects of social media on teens’ wellbeing and offers insights on how to guide them toward healthier habits online.

We also tackle the presence of PVC (“the poison plastic”) in toys. You’ll learn what to look out for and how to find safer alternatives. 

And as the days grow shorter, our feature on the benefits of spending time outdoors sheds light on how nature helps balance our circadian rhythms, promoting better sleep and overall health for the whole family. We’re also sharing practical advice on raising emotionally resilient children in a world that often feels unpredictable.

One of our most beloved columns for the last 14 years is Mellisa Dormoy’s guided meditation scripts for kids. In this issue, you’ll find a new meditation that focuses on cultivating joy.

Fall also brings the fun of Halloween, and what better way to celebrate sustainably than by hosting a costume swap? It’s a festive way to keep the season green!

As always, we’re excited to share our favorite healthy, family-friendly recipes and introduce you to the best new green and healthy products. Let us know what you think of the fall 2024 issue via email or social media.

Brought to You By Great Green Brands

Please be sure to take a look at the products and services offered by our advertising partners throughout the issue. We only work with brands we trust and use ourselves. And they’re the reason we’re able to offer the magazine at no cost to our readers.

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Bouroux Water Filters helps you make sure your family is drinking pure, clean water- not heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS, BPA, and more. These water filters integrate with most gravity-fed water filtration systems.

Our Place offers the most stylish nontoxic cookware and appliances. We’ve used their Always Pan for several years, and are also big fans of the Perfect Pot, Wonder Oven, and their Splendor Blender.

Pique Tea Crystals unique teas are composed of supercharged 100% organic tea crystals, which are Cold Brew Crystallized for maximum antioxidants. They also offer beauty blends, gut health boosting teas, and more.

AnneMarie Skincare is our favorite herbal skincare and beauty brand.

Canopy offers filtering shower heads and humidifiers. You’ll love the difference their shower filter makes to your hair and skin.

Thank you for being part of our natural parenting community. Here’s to embracing the season of change together!