Bamboo Contributors
Kathy Arnos is the author of Bach Flowers For Children and The Complete Teething Guide: From Birth to Adolescence. The Complete Teething Guide offers information on nutrition during pregnancy, while breastfeeding and for the newborn through adolescence; how breastfeeding and bottle-feeding affect tooth and jaw development; the fluoride controversy; hazards, cautions and emergency situations; hygiene; alternative orthodontic appliances; natural treatment options for teething-related symptoms and more. Arnos is also the editor of Eco Family News. For more information go to www.spiritdancepublishing.com or www.ecofamilynews.com
Bamboo Baby -- "Is Your Baby Teething?" Summer 2011
Mary Atkinson is a complementary therapist, tutor and author of Healing Touch For Children – Massage, reflexology and acupressure for children from 4-12 years old (£12.99, Gaia Books). This practical and accessible guide offers easy to follow step-by-step instructions with valuable health tips and advice. www.maryatkinson.com facebook.com/MaryAtkinsonHolisticTherapyCourses
Body, Mind, Spirit: "Positive Touch for Children" Fall 2011
Michelle Barone MA, LMFT, DCEP is certified in Neuro Emotional Technique (mind body work for trauma resolution and stress). Energy Psychology focused, Ms. Barone has worked with families for over 30 years . She advocates and supports attachment parenting, alternative and natural health, healing and education. She maintains a private practice in the Los Angeles area, and consults nationally/internally via phone and skype. www.michellebarone.com
Body + Mind + Spirit -- "Caring for the Relationship," Summer 2011
Marika Blossfeldt was born in Estonia, grew up in Germany and currently divides her time between Beacon (NY) and Estonia. She studied painting in Berlin and contemporary dance in NYC. She was a featured soloist in the New York dance scene during the 80's and 90's. Today, she is a renowned kundalini yoga teacher and holistic health coach. In the late 90's Marika restored a traditional farm complex in her native Estonia and transformed it into an international arts and wellness center, called Polli Talu Arts Center. During the summer she facilitates yoga, wellness and cooking retreats there.
Conscious Harvest -- "Seasonal Eating and a Warming Recipe" Winter 2012
A modern bridge between the mainstream and the mystical, Annie Burnside, M.Ed. is a soul nurturer specializing in parenting, conscious relationships and spiritual development. Her spiritual support practice created in 2005 assists others in balancing the exterior world with an interior focus. Annie teaches workshops, speaks publicly and writes a Soul to Soul Perspective blog for the Chicago Tribune and ModernMom, as well as the family column for Evolving Your Spirit Magazine. Her first book, Soul to Soul Parenting, won the 2011 Nautilus Silver Book Award and the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Award. She lives with her husband and three children in Wilmette, IL. www.annieburnside.com
Body + Mind + Spirit -- "Are You a Clear Mirror for Your Children," Summer 2011
Sara Buscaglia is a farmer, farmer's wife, and mama to four kids that also love to farm. Sara and her husband Tom own and operate Ancient Future Farm, a small sustainable market farm in Southwest Colorado. Besides farming Sara enjoys homeschooling her kids, sewing clothes for their family, and spinning and knitting the wool from the family's small flock of sheep into garments. http://farmama.typepad.com/
Farmers Rock -- "Spring on the Farm," Spring 2011
Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser is a graduate of Hampshire College and the MFA for Writers Program at Warren Wilson College. Along with a personal blog Standing in the Shadows, she writes for such publications as Babble, Huffington Post, Brain Child magazine, Literary Mama, and Preview Massachusetts magazine. As a writer and mama to four, she is pretty constantly busy. http://standshadows.tumblr.com/
In Reflection: "The Tummies" Fall 2011
Stephanie Brandt Cornais is a mother, wife, writer, yoga teacher, doula, parenting and childbirth educator, massage therapist and healer. You can learn more about her here. She is also the co-founder of Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby, a website dedicated to natural parenting, health and wellness. Join their mailing list here, to receive free monthly fitness/yoga videos for both mother and child.
Repurpose This + That -- "Refurbish Your Fashions into Sweet Simmer Pillowcase Dresses, " Summer 2011
Kristin Cruz is co-host of The Mark & Kristin Morning Show on KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles. A former music video producer and KYXY 96.5 radio host, she currently is a sought-after voice artist. Kristen blogs at The Mommy Blog. Follow @KristinCruz on Twitter.
"Precious Mama" Fall 2011
Andrea Danneker, M.A., Simplicity Parenting Coach, helps families design and implement the changes they’d like to make in their home life and family interactions. To inquire about current Simplicity Parenting workshop or to invite Andrea to speak contact her at andrea@simplicityparenting.com and www.yourparentingjourney.com.
Peaceful Parenting -- "Pregnancy:Preparing the Inner Space for Parenting," Spring 2011
"Family Rhythms: A Powerful Way to Simplify Discipline" Fall 2011
Lisa DeNardo is a mama, with a camera, trying to capture the little things in life. It is in these moments, which hold an unsurpassable amount of beauty and peace, where she finds the strength to grow and thrive as the individual she is. Lisa and her wonderful husband, and their four children, reside in southeastern Pennsylvania. More of Lisa’s daily contemplations can be found on her blog Earth Mama 101, as well as some thoughts on mindfulness at Threading Light.
"Summer Jam," Summer 2011
Sahaja Douglass is a writer and licensed marriage and family therapist, focusing on the exploration of issues related to conception, pregnancy, birth, miscarriage, fertility and postnatal parenting. Sahaja has been practicing hatha yoga and meditation for twenty-two years. She writes a monthly blog for Megafood.com and is currently training for her first triathlon.
"Conscious Conception: The Ultimate Invitation," Spring 2011
Lauren Elliott lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two lively little ones. When everyone is in bed and the house is quiet, she loves to stay up too late sewing, knitting and making dolls. You can find her work at: http://duckduckgoosetoys.typepad.com and http://www.etsy.com/shop/duckduckgoosetoys
Root + Stem -- "Handmade with Love: Simple Bunting Doll Tutorial," Spring 2011
Aleksandra Evanguelidi, LM, CPM, has been a California Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife since July 2006. After she received her midwifery license she co-founded a home birth practice and midwifery training program. Aleks has also been a nutritionist for the last 10 years and has spent many moons holding sacred space for women and couples during Blessing way ceremonies and wedding rituals. Her vision for The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center is to create a new model of integrated care that meets the complex needs of today’s family.
"Are You Homebirth Material?" Spring 2011
Lauren Feder, M.D. specializes in homeopathy, pediatrics and primary care medicine. Known for her holistically minded approach and combining the ‘best of both worlds,’ Dr. Feder is a frequent lecturer for parents and professionals and is the author of Natural Baby and Childcare and The Parents’ Concise Guide to Childhood Vaccinations. DrFeder.com is your resource on homeopathy, holistic medicine and natural parenting information. The website also carries a comprehensive list of homeopathic medicines, gemmotherapy herbs, immune boosters and other products.
Body, Mind, Spirit -- "Homeopathy for Morning Sickness," Spring 2011
Heather Fontenot is the co-editor and publisher of Rhythm of The Home magazine. As a writer, doula and yoga teacher, Heather has a passion for natural and creative living, and spends as much of her time outdoors as possible. She loves to knit, sew, garden, photograph, read and homeschool her three sweet little ones. She writes the blog, Shivaya Naturals, where she chronicles her life as a mother, artist, and gluten-free baker.
"A Summer Solstice Family Celebration," Summer 2011
Joli Selten Forbes is a freelance writer, photographer and poet based in Valley Village, CA. She is a mother, dancer, gardener and foodie who instigates change in her home and community for what she calls the “Revolution of Consciousness” currently underway. She holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon who's professional bylines can be found at yourdailythread.com, Flaunt, Shape, Bon Appétit, the LA Times, Press Democrat, Orange Coast Magazine, Minnesota Law & Politics, URB, and many other magazines and newspapers. She is also a regular volunteer for local organizations like Food Not Bombs and music/art festivals like Lightning in a Bottle.
Home Naturally -- "Deliciously Affordable: One Mama's Adventure in Feeding Her Family Organic Food on a Budget," Summer 2011
"Peace by Example" Winter 2012
Danelle Frisbie, Ph.D, M.A., is assistant professor turned mom. After conducting research and teaching at the university for several years, she left full time academia to pursue another passion – mothering. Frisbie founded the volunteer based organization, DrMomma.org, that provides baby-friendly health and advocacy resources, supplies, and information to new, growing, and expecting families in need throughout the U.S. and around the globe.
Konscious Kids -- "The Peace Tent," Summer 2011
Christy Funk is the owner of Belly Sprout, Orange County’s first natural parenting store and resource center. Her quest for natural living began 14 years ago and her passion is shared with her community at Belly Sprout, teaching, sharing and inspiring families to make healthier choices. As a professional makeup artist for over 12 years, Christy has been researching natural options for the last 8 years and is helping women not only make the switch but continues her artistry work with her clients. She shares a home with her husband and two boys, aged 5 and 7 in Orange County.
Column: Eco-Beauty Bar
Anna Getty is the author of two books, Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic and I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas and she also blogs for Martha Stewart's Wholeliving.com among others. Anna is also the founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month, a national educational and empowerment campaign for mother's-to-be and their families. She also serves on the boards of The Organic Center, Healthy Child Healthy World and Global Green. Anna proudly is a mother of two and spends her time with her family between her organic olive oil farm in Tuscany and Los Angeles.
Cold Sesame Soba Noodle Salad Recipe, Spring 2011
"Pregnancy Awareness Month with Anna Getty & Alisa Donner," Spring 2011
Sura Hart is a certified trainer with the international Center for Nonviolent Communication, co-author of three books, and co-director of The No-Fault Zone. For more information about the no-fault zone approach, check out the book Respectful Parents, Respectful Kids and The No-Fault Zone Game, a fun way for families to work through conflict. www.thenofaultzone.com
Peaceful Parenting: "Making Your Home a No-Fault Zone: Welcome Conflict In" Fall 2011
Laura Keegan is the author of Breastfeeding with Comfort and Joy, a speaker, and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She has been in clinical practice for over 25 years. She maintains a holistic solo private family practice in Dutchess County, NY, one hour north of NYC. She is married and has four children. www.laurakeegan.com
Bamboo Baby -- "The Breastfeeding Relationship" Fall 2011
Bamboo Baby -- "Prevent and Solve Breastfeeding Problems" Winter 2012
Vanessa Nixon Klein has been studying and using medicinal herbs for the last 17 years. She earned her DiHom in Homeopathy from the British Institute of Homeopathy in 2009 and is currently a student of Traditional Naturopathy. She is the Mama to 3 adorable girls, ages 11, 9 and 7, is the founder, chief formulator and CEO of Herbs of Grace Natural Look Mineral Makeup and is a belly dance instructor as well as the owner of Herbs of Grace Healing Arts where she is a Natural Health Consultant. She lives in Mossyrock, WA with her husband, Brad, their girls, and many small, furry animals.
Home, Naturally -- "Building a Natural Home Medicine Kit" Fall 2011
Judy Lipson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Bloomfield, MI. She is dedicated to facilitating her client’s journey of Awakening and Acceptance. She works with all ages of Sensitives, Indigos and those who have been given such descriptors as Anxious, ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome or Autism. As an educational strategist, she believes ‘There Are No Lazy Students’. Judy can be reached at judylipson@spiralwisdom.net or visit www.SpiralWisdom.net so she can assist you and your family.
Peaceful Parenting -- "Mentoring and Parenting Sensitives" Winter 2012
Paige Loter likes to consider herself a jack of all trades. With a passion for anything creative, crafty, theatrical, or educational, she has worn many hats at different points in her life: graphic designer, toy designer, theatrical director and costume designer, baton twirler, teacher and the endeavor she is most proud of: mommy and wife. She lives with her husband, Steve; her son, Nico, 9; and daughter Calista, 4, in Thousand Oaks, CA.
"This Is How Kindergarten Changed Our Lives" Fall 2011
Ana Paula Markel is the mother of four children. Having experienced two cesarean births, a medicated vaginal birth and a natural birth (in that order), Ana Paula discovered a passionate interest in the childbirth process. In 2008 Ana found BINI Birth, a center in Los Angeles dedicated to the childbirth education field, doula training and green pregnancy retail. BINI Birth offers a variety of classes for pregnant couples and new parents and is also the premiere doula referral service in Los Angeles.
"Increasing Birth Satisfaction: Ten Tips To Ensure a Joyful Birth Experience," Spring 2011
"Postpartum Sex: Enhancing Parenthood with Couplehood" Fall 2011
Samantha Mei is a mother of two boys, 5 and 2 ½. Before having children she taught at a Los Angeles Unified Public Elementary School for 7 years. She has a K-5 Multiple Subject Credential and a Mild Moderate Education Specialist Credential as well as a Masters in Educational Administration. Currently Samantha is a School-Based Tutor in the Los Angeles Area. She is the founder of StrongestLink, a School-Based tutoring company that works with small groups of students during the school day.
"Telling Stories to Children" Winter 2012
A former teacher and lifetime learner, Avital Norman Nathman is a play-at-home mama, freelance writer, wife and feminist (and not necessarily in that order). When not gardening, cooking or dancing around the house, you can catch her musing about motherhood and feminism at www.TheMamafesto.com.
Peaceful Parenting -- "Sugar, Spice & Snails," Summer 2011
"The ABCs of Alternative Education" Fall 2011
"Virtual Inspiration" Winter 2012
B-Blog -- "!0 Ways to Warm Up Your Winter"
Elena Rego is a writer devoted to increasing the dialogue and awareness of a life lived fully and consciously particularly in the lives of women. Featured in numerous publications, she can be found writing about the practice of finding, cooking and eating food on her website, FoodPractice.com and soon to be released online magazine focusing on Women's Spirituality, LunarMusings.com.
Baked Apples & Ice Cream Recipe, Spring 2011
Lauren Schnell Davison is the founder and president of OrganicGreenMommy.com and Nutrition Works at YogaWorks, NYC. She is a board certified holistic nutritionist, yoga instructor, writer and life coach. Lauren resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and two girls. www.laurenschnell.com
Conscious Close-Up with Simplicity Parenting's Kim John Payne, Winter 2012
Dr. Nanci Shandera is a transformational psychologist-teacher in northern California and author of Bridge to the Soul: The Alchemical Path to Transforming Your Life and Discovering Your Soul’s Purpose and The Quilt: A Woman’s Journey to Power, to be released in 2012. She studied with Brugh Joy, M.D. for over 30 years, trained seminary students for the United Church of Religious Science, and now facilitates a Mystery School at EarthSpirit Center. She can be contacted on www.EarthSpiritCenter.com.
Body, Mind, Spirit -- "Celebrating the Sacred in Pregnancy and Childbirth," Spring 2011
"The Gifts of Summer Solstice," Summer 2011
Grandmother Wisdom -- "Autumn: A Perfect Time for Grandparenting" Fall 2011
Grandmother Wisdom -- "Winter: A Time to Connect" Winter 2012
Ginny Sheller lives in Virginia with her husband, five children (and a new baby due May 2011), and too many animals. They fill their days working and playing in a very old house on a work in progress homestead. Armed with her camera, Ginny documents their life and adventures on her blog Small Things (http://www.gsheller.com)
Root + Stem -- "Natural Egg Dyeing: Creating beautiful Colors from What Is Right in Your Kitchen," Spring 2011
Janelle Sorensen is the Chief Communications Officer at Healthy Child, Healthy World. She is a seasoned environmental health advocate with extensive experience in public education, communications, policy analysis, program management, e-advocacy and strategic development. She has worked with a diverse array of stakeholder groups from across the country ranging from nonprofit organizations and community groups to school districts and government offices. Janelle also takes care of her sweet little girls, cooks, cleans, gardens, reads, bikes, hikes, crafts, laughs, speaks using silly voices and accents, drafts environmental policies, works on a Master's Degree, and tries to keep up with social media. Well, typically not all at the same time.
Home, Naturally -- "4 Tips For Growing Your Own Organic Food" Summer 2011
Tuned In -- "How To Find The Cleanest Beaches & Purest Pools," Summer 2011
Home, Naturally -- "5 Tips for a Healthier, Less-Toxic Kitchen" Winter 2012
Nicole Spring is a girl known by many names: wife, mama, homemaker (of the radical kind), knitter, cook, seamstress, student (of life as well as of her children), crafter, photographer, and girl of all trades. She currently lives in Portland, OR with her husband, three little ones, and a house full of animals, and is heavily involved in her local Waldorf community with dreams to someday live off the land on her own frontier homestead. Always with her camera in hand, she chronicles her family’s journey through a creative life on her blog Frontier Dreams.
Farmers Rock -- "Making Butter, Making Memories" Fall 2011
Root + Stem -- "Winter Angel Tutorial" Winter 2012
Alisha Tamburri is a clinical hypnotherapist, counselor, HypnoBirthing childbirth educator and birth doula. She is also a domestic violence counselor and HypnoFertiliy therapist who uses deeksha and EFT for PSTD, fears and phobias in her sessions. After being trained in India as a deeksha giver and Trainer she now leads Oneness Awakening Courses.For more information www.clearmindhypnotherapy.com or call her at 818 775-1868.
Mindful Pregnancy -- "Preparing for a Peaceful Pregnancy" Winter 2012
Carrie Vitt’s journey began with severely debilitating migraines that let her to a whole new way of delicious cooking. Many friends and relatives wanted to know how she did it, so she started her Deliciously Organic blog which then led to her cookbook, Deliciously Organic (released Jan 2011). Today, she lives on a military base with her husband, an Air Force test pilot, and their two daughters.
Tomato Basil Quiche Recipe, Spring 2011
Erin Wallace is married to a loving husband and the mother of two wee ones. She is currently enjoying life with her sweet family in Virginia. As a mama she has learned to refocus on the daily beauty of small things, simple moments of sitting, playing, drawing and creating together. She blogs at Tiny Twist Creative and sells her lino-cut designs at Dandelion Dream.
Root + Stem: "Watercolor Gratitude Banner Tutorial" Fall 2011
Shoots + Leaves -- "Dandelion Dream" Fall 2011
Kim Walls, M.S., is the CEO of Episencial® and chief formulator the company’s skincare products and philosophy. A second-generation skin care expert from the family that developed the world renowned Epicuren® anti-aging skin care products, she now combines her activism for health and environmentalism with expertise in clinical skin care and nutritional science to develop green, effective skin care for pregnant women and children.
"Top Tips for Summer Skincare" Summer 2011
Kimberly Webb is the CEO and founder of Rockin' Green, a clean-rinsing laundry detergent that is specifically formulated for cloth diapers and can be used on all fabrics. For more information or to contact Kimberly, please visit www.RockinGreenSoap.com.
Home, Naturally -- "It’s Easy to be Green: Five Easy Laundry Tips," Summer 2011
Hannah Ruth Wilde has worked with children for over twenty years. She is an educator and parenting consultant. Currently working on her first novel for young adults entitled Southern Comfort, Hannah is also a writer of short stories and poetry. Her creative writing classes have been enjoyed by women and by children. Contact Hannah at WildeRhymes@gmail.com or visit www.WeAsWomenWriters.com.
Konscious Kids: "Easing School Anxiety" Fall 2011
Konscious Kids -- "Winter: A Child's Season of Renewal" Winter 2012
Denise Woods is a classically trained dancer and studied yoga at the White Lotus Foundation. She is a graduate of the Rainbow Kid’s Yoga Teacher Training. Denise finds sparkle in each day by bringing out the essence of a child through song, dance, play and laughter on their yoga mats. She currently teaches kids yoga at The Jade Apple in North Hollywood, and teaches at other studios throughout Los Angeles.
"Yoga for Kids: Setting Children Up for a Lifetime of Success through Balancing the Mind, Body and Spirit" -- Summer, 2011
Carol Yeh-Garner is a Certified HypnoBirthing practitioner in San Diego, CA. She has been teaching HypnoBirthing for 4 years & has taught over 450 couples. She successfully used HypnoBirthing for the births of her 2 children. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & has her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. She is also a HypnoFertility practitioner & works with people struggling with infertility. You can learn more about Carol & her practice at www.AWellLivedLife.Net.
B-Blog -- Hypnobirthing: Effective Techniques to Release Stress, Fear and Pain in Pregnancy & Childbirth," Spring 2011
Photographers
Rebecca Coyle is a Pennsylvania portrait photographer who works on location and out of her studio in Phoenixville, PA. Her focus is placed on newborn photography but she is also known for family portraiture. When she's not stuffing babies into baskets and crates, she is desperately trying to freeze time with her own kids, Riley 7 and Rowan 5. Her portrait work can be seen at: www.rebeccacoyle.com
Alexandra DeFurio is a lifestyle and portrait photographer. Her photos have appeared in Allure magazine, InStyle magazine and E-pregnancy magazine. She also has two cookbooks to her credit. Alexandra is best known for her fresh and joyful portraits of teen celebrities. She currently lives in Santa Monica with her two favorite subjects -- her daughters. http://defuriophotography.com/
Eva Lempert is an East Coast native and a lifestyle documentary photographer, whose style is simplistic and fun, capturing the unique personalities of each subject she photographs. With a film photography and digital arts background, she worked for her first studio in 2000 and started out in the photography world, on her own, in 2006. Since then, she has learned to love digital photography, fall head over heels in love, become a bride, and is now a wife. Eva’s photography has been featured on the covers of Parenting Orange County Magazine, Orange Magazine, GoodLiving and the online magazines of Martha Stewart’s Bride’s Guide and Travel to I Do.
Photographer Tnah Louise's understanding of what makes a picture speak to someone is deep and profound. After a successful 15 years as model, agent, client and producer, this Los Angelino native retreated to Costa Rica to reflect on the meaning of her life and how she would reinvent herself anew. Taking in the beauty of her surroundings, giving birth to her first son on the beach (literally) she knew she was capable of anything and her life would never be the same. www.bellafacciafoto.com
Isadora Leidenfrost is the filmmaker of the documentary Red Tent Movie: Things We Don't Talk About. Wide support is welcome in all ways that support the film; screenwriters, fundraisers, women willing to transcribe footage, filmmakers, editors, from women dedicated to making Red Tent consciousness available to all.www.redtentmovie.com
Sara Pine lives to photograph kids and play with her dogs, Leilani and Hudson. Luckily, she gets to spend her days doing both. She's thankful for all the great collaborators who contribute to her shoots, and she ends every day with a cheer to life…L’Chaim! www.sarapine.com
Robyn S. Russell Photography specializes in natural light portrait & wedding photography with fine art appeal for modern people. Based in Toronto, Canada, Robyn is known for her distinct style and soulful work, turning each photograph she takes into fresh, timeless works of art. Robyn has been published by several magazines and publications to date and can be found online at www.robynsrussell.com.
Jonas Seaman watches too much television, drinks coffee, and draws on stuff. He blogs his personal and professional stuff as Americanvirus at americanvirus.com [hyperlink: http://americanvirus.com]. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. He's in love with a girl named Mary. She has freckles and loves him right back. He often travels, documenting wedding days, and has a portfolio of this kind of work at Jonas-Seaman.com
Andrea Taylor is a California based photographer with a passion for nature. She specializes in natural-light photography, at times uniquely manipulating photos to re-create a specific mood. Andrea strives to find the whimsy and awe in the moments that she captures.
