Green Child Magazine Back-to-School 2014 | Page 3

Contents 8 EcoFab A few of our favorite BTS finds, inspired by nature & health! 10 Reasons to Love Waste-Free Lunches Good for your health and the planet. Plus see how much money you can save by dropping disposable lunches. 14 Individualized Learning Why one style doesn’t fit all, and how you can help tailor your child’s learning experience. 18 Taking Charge of the Chaos How to design your own family command center. 22 Second-Hand BTS Shopping Back Who says a new school year has to mean an expensive, new wardrobe? Find tips to make second-hand shopping a cinch. 24 Healthy School Lunches Our annual back to school lunch guide offers 40+ healthy lunch ideas and plenty of fun ways to pack them! 42 Conscious Kitchen Flourless Banana Bread & Easy Pasta Salad 44 Learning at Home 10 simple steps parents can take to ignite natural childhood learning. 50 First Day Photos 5 tips to capture your child’s big day. 3