August/September 2012

Cover photograph of Ava and Adriana by Nicole Hill Gerulat. Dressed by Winter Water Factory. Backback by ecogear.

 

Features

Top of the Class

Make this school year the best (and greenest!) yet with stylish, eco-friendly fashion and supplies.

Home is Where the School Is

Get the scoop on homeschooling, including myths and methods, why parents choose it, and what kids have to say.
By Linda Formichelli

All Better!

Conventional and alternative ways to treat five common kid ailments
By Lawrence Rosen, M.D., and Jeff Cohen

Mothers’ Helpers

Why moms’ groups make a difference—and inspiring ones from around the country.
By Marygrace Taylor

What’s for Lunch?

Forget boring ham and cheese! Here are five tasty twists on typical lunch box far.

By Amie Valpone