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Vegan Family 

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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Food & Recipes 

3 Tips and 3 Recipes for Children’s Healthy Eating

June 9, 2015June 21, 2015 Moran Raskin Children, Food, Healthy, Recipes

Pink Tahini? Ladybird muffins? These 3 tips and recipes will help you get on the right track for children’s healthy eating.

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Getting your family on board a plant based diet
Vegan Family 

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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going vegan as a family
Vegan Family 

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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Christmas Cookies by Maple Spice
Food & Recipes Vegan Christmas 

5 Vegan Christmas Cookie Recipes that Will Keep Santa Coming Back for More

December 21, 2013May 24, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Children, Christmas, Food, Recipes, Sivan Pardo Renwick, Traditions

Christmas is almost here, and we sensed that you were probably looking for some sweet Christmas cookie inspiration… We rolled

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Vegan Hanukkah Vegan Holidays 

Happy Hanukkah: Eight Compassionate and Fun Hanukkah Ideas for you and your Family

November 26, 2013May 24, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Children, Family, Hanukkah, Sivan Pardo Renwick, Traditions

The celebration of Hanukkah, the festival of lights, stands as a symbol of gratefulness, gratitude and remembrance of a miracle.

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Food & Recipes 

Pull-Apart Chocolaty Vegan Bread Cake

May 18, 2013May 25, 2013 Natalie Houlding Children, Food, Natalie Houlding, Recipes

Part cake, part bread, this recipe tastes delicious and is perfect to share with friends and family – just pull

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Home & Garden 

Getting Your Kids Active in Your Vegan Organic Garden

March 10, 2013June 7, 2013 Karen Koschel Children, Education, Environmentally Friendly, Family, Garden, Organic, Outdoors

Aside from the standard pests that we all see in our gardens, one of the most destructive of all forces

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Popular Vegan Family 

Mother, Are You Telling Your Children the Truth?

February 21, 2013November 29, 2013 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family, Reasons to Go Vegan

Just before Christmas, I took my kids to see a production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Jack, our hero, took

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Review 

Kur Delights: Guilt-Free Snacking Without Compromising on Flavour

November 10, 2012June 7, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Food, Natalie Cunningham

Once upon a time I had a toddler, Leilani, who would literally eat anything: all types of fruit, vegetables (raw

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Popular Vegan Family 

Raising Vegan Children? Been There, Done That… The Kids Are Fine!

October 31, 2012April 28, 2014 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family

Raising vegan kids: there’s a fair amount of information out there. There are lots of people who are doing it,

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Food & Recipes Vegan Halloween 

Top 10 Vegan Halloween Recipes and Treats

October 24, 2012May 23, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Children, Family, Food, Recipes, Traditions

After all the spooky vegan Halloween drinks that Jackie made for you, you must be craving some munchie treats! We

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Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Family 

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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Food & Recipes 

No Pigs Were Harmed in the Making of This Luau

July 24, 2012May 23, 2015 Sivan Pardo Renwick Children, Family, Food, Natalie Cunningham, Traditions

No matter which way you look at it, a Hawaiian luau (pronounced ‘lou-oww’) is not even remotely vegan. Basically, it’s

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Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries, Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream - all yummy and vegan
Food & Recipes 

A Guide to Healthy Vegan Junk Food: Sneaking in the Good Stuff

June 27, 2012June 27, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Family, Food, Healthy, Recipes

I have always encouraged my daughter, Leilani, to make healthy eating choices. I provide her with lots of lovely snacks

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Home & Garden Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Family 

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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Food & Recipes Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Gal 

My Vegan Story

April 19, 2012June 8, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Education, Family, Natalie Cunningham, Reasons to Go Vegan, Traditions

I often feel like veganism for me is partially innate and partially a legacy of my mother. As a child,

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Popular Vegan Family 

Vegan Since Birth: Meet Shaun Durrance

April 14, 2012August 23, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Education, Family, Natalie Cunningham

Remember those ads on TV in the 80s which insisted that every child must have at least 3 serves of

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Food & Recipes 

How to Love Soya and Avoid a Soy Overload

April 13, 2012June 30, 2015 Clare Crossan Children, Family, Food, Healthy

Ah, the great soya debate. ‘It’s a super food. It’s what keeps Japanese people so healthy. It’s great for menopausal

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Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Family 

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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Food & Recipes 

Eating to Lose Weight – the Vegan Mum Style

February 22, 2012March 2, 2012 Clare Crossan 1 Comment Children, Family, Food

Anyone convinced that vegans are all super skinny should really think again. All the tempting vegan offers out there (vegan

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Food & Recipes 

Vegan Lunch Box: No Need to Hide Healthy Foods – Just Get an Awesome Container for Them!

February 22, 2012June 8, 2013 Natalie Cunningham Children, Food, Natalie Cunningham

It’s true what they say about presentation: the yummiest most healthy dish can put you off if it’s served in

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Popular Vegan Family 

Choosing Vegan: Are We Imposing Our Beliefs on Our Children?

February 1, 2012May 19, 2013 Clare Crossan Children, Education, Family, Reasons to Go Vegan

‘Your children are vegan?! Clever kids.’ This was the comment I received in an online discussion forum when I happened

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Food & Recipes Vegan Family 

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.

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Food & Recipes Popular Vegan Family 

What Do Vegans Eat? A Day in The Life of My Vegan Family

February 1, 2012May 6, 2015 Natalie Cunningham Children, Family, Food, Natalie Cunningham

From breakfast to dinner time – if you ever wondered what do vegans eat, here is a glimpse into a day in the life of a vegan family.

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Calcium for vegan children
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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Artificial coloring
Food & Recipes Vegan Family 

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
Food & Recipes Vegan Family 

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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The Wonder Pets
Vegan Family 

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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Vegan Parents Teach Their Children Better
Conscious Vegan Vegan Family 

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
Mind&Body Vegan Family 

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
Food & Recipes Vegan Family 

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.

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Sending a vegan child to a non-vegan school
Vegan Family 

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.

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