09/27/11Do Our Kids Watch Too Much TV?A “green” mom is shocked that her kid can’t get enough of the television. Parenting fail, or inevitable? Posted at 10:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/20/11Potty Regression: When Potty Training Goes WrongPotty regressions are very normal — and frustrating. One parent’s toddler explains it best: “It happens” Posted at 09:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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09/13/11Preparing for Another Baby: How Soon to Wait Before Having a Second Child?How soon to have another kid? A mom of one explores the idea as her friends are already preparing for Baby #2 Posted at 09:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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09/07/11Republican Presidential Candidates Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry Bash Environmentalists, Reject Global Warming; Blogger Worries About FutureWhile presidential hopefuls Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry question environmentalism, one blogger worries about the fate of humanity Posted at 08:25 AM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |

Dutchess County native Shannon Gallagher can be found in Rhinebeck, embracing her new role as mother to Coraline and all that it entails: little sleep, a constant eau de spit up, and a general aura of disorganization. A contributing editor for Hudson Valley magazine, she also teaches Pilates. While in her non-pregnant state she could often be found climbing in the ’Gunks or jumping out of airplanes, for now she is keeping both feet on the ground, watching her baby grow and exploring the many ways to raise baby green, happy, and healthy.