Life Media is an independently-owned, environmentally-conscious book and magazine publishing company, launched in 1976 and still owned and operated by the founding family. Our goal is to provide editorially independent, quality products, and a high level of service and integrity, in a way that minimizes our ecological footprint and respects all the inhabitants of Mother Earth.

Our paid subscription digital magazines – Natural Life, Life Learning, and Natural Child – and print and electronic books published under The Alternate Press imprint, as well as a variety of websites, provide readers with straightforward, trustworthy facts, analysis, opinions, and how-to information about green living; pregnancy, birth, and natural parenting; and homeschooling / unschooling.

We are sometimes controversial, always honest, and forever practical. As one of the original progressive North American sources of information about natural family living and homeschooling, life learning, and unschooling, we work hard to provide a fresh perspective on these important topics. As a result, you'll find us always a bit ahead of the pack.

We invite you to explore the various websites, policies, and profiles linked here, in order to learn more about Life Media and how we can help you and your family live a greener, healthier, more socially responsible and self-reliant lifestyle. Here is a convenient summary of the members of the Life Media family of magazines and websites.

We are available to provide media sponsorship for events, conferences, fundraisers, and organizations. Learn more.