04/24/12How to Stop a Whining Kid (Without Whining About It)Mama Greenest tackles the most annoying sound in the universe: the toddler whine Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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04/17/12A Word on Compassionate Living, Animal Cruelty (And Appreciating Plant-Based Diets)Inspired by a trip to a local farm, Mama Greenest makes a heartfelt plea for living (and eating) “green” Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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04/10/12The War on Sweets: Saying No to Sugar (and Getting Kids to Eat Healthy)Studies are cropping up all over the place about how horrible added sugars are for you — and your child Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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04/03/12Play Date Advice: The Do’s and Dont’s of Parenting When You’re on a Play DateMama Greenest shares her tips and tricks for keeping the peace between kids (and other parents) during a play date Posted at 08:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |

Dutchess County native Shannon Gallagher is a contributing editor for Hudson Valley Magazine. An erstwhile thrill-seeker, these days she courts disaster of a different variety wrangling a spirited toddler, honing her vegan baking skills, and chasing the ever-elusive work-family balance. She teaches Pilates and does fascial bodywork, and lives in Rhinebeck with Coraline, a cat named Otie, and Sushi the Fish (named, of course, by the toddler).