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Real Vegan Families: The Wahlmann Family

By Generation Veggie Admin

Tell us about the members of your family – their names, ages, and an interesting tidbit of information about them! We live in Cary, NC right outside Raleigh. Kate, 35, originally from NY, has been vegetarian for a number of […]

Real Vegan Families: The Therrien Family

By Generation Veggie Admin

Tell us about the members of your family – their names, ages, and an interesting tidbit of information about them! Chris – (mom aged), Jes – (mom aged), Ely – 9, Leo – 4.5. Our boys were created through reciprocal […]

2018 Family-Friendly VegFests

By Ashlee Cartwright

Did you know that the Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair in 1985 is believed to be the first modern-day VegFest? Now hundreds of VegFests take place throughout the world. Attending a VegFest is a great way to sample yummy food, meet […]

Four Guidelines for Surviving Non-Vegan Birthday Parties

By Generation Veggie Admin

Being vegan in my own home has always been pretty easy, especially once I developed some cooking skills. Similarly, I have mostly been pleasantly surprised with how easy it has been to be a vegan parent in my community. However, […]

Ask Erika: Transitioning to Vegan

By Erika Krebs

Dear Erika, Our family made a New Year’s resolution to go vegan. Well, that sure didn’t last. It’s harder than we thought and we have already messed up on numerous occasions. Help— any advice on making a transition easier? Thanks, […]

Real Vegan Families: The Colombo-Dahlgren Family

By Generation Veggie Admin

Tell us about the members of your family – their names, ages, and an interesting tidbit of information about them! Sharon (47), Pete (52), Greta (5) & Ursula (5). Pete and I met swimming masters about 11 years ago, and […]

Everyday Nutrition: Weaning

By Anya Todd, R.D., L.D.

My baby is approaching a year old, and I am really confused about what to provide him after weaning. It seems like everyone is insisting we give him cow’s milk. We are a vegan family. Help! The simple answer is […]

Real Vegan Families: The Raslavsky Family

By Generation Veggie Admin

Tell us about the members of your family – their names, ages, and an interesting tidbit of information about them! John – 40 years old, 6 foot 6, still plays full court basketball in leagues twice a week, very active. […]

Ask Erika: Ease Your Kid into Loving Blackstrap Molasses

By Erika Krebs

Dear Erika, My pediatrician told me I should add blackstrap molasses to my children’s diet. I’ve tasted it and it’s really bitter. Do you have any suggestions on how to introduce it? –Cindy, Las Vegas, NV Dear Cindy, I had […]

GV 2017 Holiday Gift Guide!

By Ashlee Cartwright

It’s back – the Generation Veggie Holiday Gift Guide! Having trouble finding the perfect gift for the plant-powered kid or family in your life? You’re bound to find at least one item in our guide that will help you check […]

Real Vegan Families: The Mazzanti Family

By Generation Veggie Admin

Tell us about the members of your family – their names, ages, and an interesting tidbit of information about them! We are a family of 5! My oldest son, Jameson, is 6 and he loves to read. He could read […]

Host a Fundraiser for Generation Veggie in Nine Easy Steps

By Christina Cuenca

Fundraising so often gets a bad rap. It’s a scary, daunting word, but you don’t need a degree in nonprofit management to host an easy, no-stress fundraiser in support of Generation Veggie. A group of my Seattle friends recently came […]

Why Vegans Should Have Kids

By Reannon Branchesi

Before I get to the point of this article, I’d like to attempt to cut the hordes of angry commenters off at the pass: I don’t really think vegans must have kids. If you don’t like kids and don’t want […]

A Vegan Disneyland Vacation

By Renae Corcoran

Like many, I have fond memories of visiting Disneyland during my childhood. And I don’t remember what we ate, but I am sure it was unhealthy and laden with dairy and meat. So when I decided to take my kids […]

New Generation Veggie Executive Director

By Christina Cuenca

When I was approached in the summer of 2013 to help create a modern, inclusive online community for vegan, vegetarian and veg-curious families, I was over the moon. This was something I knew was desperately needed, and I wanted to […]