Vegan Family – The Vegan Woman

Love, Awareness, and Compassion: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey to Veganism

October 1, 2015May 22, 2020 Marlee Turim

From a seed of compassion, through the concerns, the debates, and the awareness that led them to go vegan – Marlee Turim, and her mother, Lori, share their beautiful vegan journey.

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4 Enjoyable Children’s Movies with a Vegan Message

June 18, 2015June 20, 2015 Desiree Mehrez Children, Desiree Mehrez, Education, Family, Movies and TV Shows

Looking for an enjoyable children’s movie that will gently introduce a vegan message of compassion and awareness? Then the following list is just for you.

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Getting Your Family on Board a Plant-Based Diet

May 1, 2014 Yael Zivan Children, Conscious Living, Education, Family, Food, Healthy

10 Things you should and should NOT do when getting your family on board a plant-based vegan diet

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How to Go Vegan as a Family

January 15, 2014January 15, 2014 Clare Crossan Children, Clare Crossan, Education, Family

Becoming a vegan is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do – but it can also be one

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Unapologetic Communication: Dealing with Your Child’s Nursery School

August 7, 2012May 23, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family

You would think I would know this already; however, it transpired that when dealing with Alex’s nursery school, I had

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My Vegan Family’s Pantry

August 6, 2012May 23, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Children, Family, Food, Natalie Cunningham

I try really really hard to plan my family’s meals a week in advance so I can shop accordingly and

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Dealing with Cravings (Vegan and Not-So-Vegan Ones) During Pregnancy

June 26, 2012November 8, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Food, Natalie Cunningham

Cravings during pregnancy are one of those things that cannot be explained. It is perceived in the media as almost

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Dreaming of a Vegan Nursery? An Easy Vegan Nursery Guide for the Father and Mother-to-be

May 26, 2012July 28, 2012 Jennie Ruff Children, Environmentally Friendly, Organic

The word ‘nursery’ brings up wonderful images for a mother-to-be. I think of soft toys, rocking horses, pastel-coloured paint, long

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Explaining Veganism to Children

May 23, 2012June 12, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Education, Family, Natalie Cunningham

Explaining veganism to children is a sensitive yet important task. Our Vegan Family columnist, Natalie, shares her experiences and tips below.

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Living Eggs: What Are We Teaching Our Children?

May 21, 2012May 23, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Education

Vegan mammas may have heard of the abomination that is the ‘Living Eggs’ project – those of you without children

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How to Throw an Awesome Fairy Party for a Vegan Child

May 20, 2012June 8, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Family, Food, Natalie Cunningham, Recipes

Throwing a birthday party for a child can be an overly daunting experience… The preparations, the cooking, the decorating, the

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Baby-Led Weaning for the Mini Vegan

April 26, 2012November 17, 2015 Zion Lights

As with all the major parenting topics I began my research into baby-led weaning by reading material relevant to attachment

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Is it Vegan to Have a Pet?
Thoughts on Companion Animals and kids

April 23, 2012March 6, 2013 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family

Ah, the words every parent dreads and almost every kid utters at some point; ‘Mummy, can we get a puppy?’

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Preparing for (Another) Vegan Pregnancy

March 11, 2012June 8, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Education, Family, Healthy, Natalie Cunningham

So this is the situation: Baby Malia is almost 9 months old, being super cute, crawling around and on the

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On the Importance of Connecting with Other Vegan Parents

March 3, 2012June 8, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Family, Natalie Cunningham

When I was pregnant with Leilani, I only knew one other vegan and she was definitely not about to start

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On Being the Only Vegan in a Family of Omnivores.

February 16, 2012December 10, 2015 Karen Koschel Family, Shopping

I live in a household full of boys, who are all omnivores, bordering on carnivores if they had a choice.

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The Illustrious Vegan Ice Cream Potluck: The Perfect Vegan Summer Get Together

February 1, 2012May 10, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Desserts, Food, Natalie Cunningham, Outdoors

Combining your love of ice cream and a vegan potluck can be a real treat! Here is some inspiration for your next fun-filled vegan ice cream potluck.

Mind&Body Vegan Family

The Calcium Conundrum – the Vegan Child Perspective

January 18, 2012May 6, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Clare Crossan, Dairy, Food, Healthy, Supplements

Where do vegan children get their Calcium, and is there a healthier alternative to dairy? When it comes to discussing vegan kids, the number one query on everyone’s lips is a ‘but where do vegan children get their calcium?’

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Boycotting Artificial Food Colouring: How to Pretty-Up Your Culinary Creations Naturally!

January 18, 2012May 6, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Environmentally Friendly, Family, Food, Healthy, Natalie Cunningham, Recipes

Why use artificial food colouring, or “natural” non-vegan ones, when basic, healthy, and vegan staples can offer you so many options?

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Vegan Family BBQ: How to Veganise the Aussie Staple Summer Meal

January 11, 2012May 6, 2015 Natalie Cunningham BBQ, Children, Family, Food, Garden, Healthy, Natalie Cunningham, Outdoors, Recipes, Traditions

Vegan sausages sizzling next to onions, side dishes, burgers, and of course veggie skewers: here is how you can assemble a delicious vegan family BBQ meal.

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Go Wonder Pets! Finally, a Children’s TV Series We Can Deal with as Vegans…

January 11, 2012May 6, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Education, Movies and TV Shows, Natalie Cunningham

Celery, saving animals, and lots of plant based foods – our columnists finds some comfort in Nickelodeon’s TV show, The Wonder Pets.

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3 Ways Vegan Parents Teach Their Children Better

January 11, 2012May 6, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Clare Crossan, Education, Environmentally Friendly, Family, Healthy, Reasons to Go Vegan

From compassion and values to benefiting the health of your kids, here are 3 ways vegan parents teach their children better.

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Omega 3 for Vegan Children

December 17, 2011May 6, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Healthy, Natalie Cunningham, Supplements

Is there a Vegan Alternative to omega 3 for vegan children?! Fishing Out Vegan DHA for Growing Brains. When I was trying to conceive my second child, I payed a visit to a very closed minded naturopath for dietary advice to help me become more fertile.

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Chocolate Mousse for Nutrition? How to Effectively Hide Fruits and Veg into Your Children’s Food

December 9, 2011May 6, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Desserts, Family, Food, Healthy, Natalie Cunningham, Recipes

Wondering how to effectively hide fruits and veg into your children’s food? Here are 5 foods that kids love and that you can pack-up with nutrients. Starting with chocolate mousse.

Sending a vegan child to a non-vegan school

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Sending Your Vegan Child to a Non-Vegan Kindergarten/ School

December 9, 2011May 6, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Clare Crossan, Education, Family

If you are a vegan parent, sending your vegan child to a non-vegan kindergarten/ school can be quite challenging. Here are some tips that will help your child survive the school yard as a herbivore.