Life Media is an independently-owned, environmentally-conscious multimedia information 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.

We operate in print and electronically. Our publications – Natural Life Magazine and books published under The Alternate Press imprint – and websites for Natural Life, The Alternate Press, and the online magazines Life Learning and Natural Child provide readers with straightforward, trustworthy facts, analysis, opinions and how-to information about green family living and progressive education.

We are sometimes controversial, always honest and forever practical. As one of the original North American sources of information about natural family living and its foremost publisher of books about progressive homeschooling (sometimes known as life learning or 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 from this page, in order to learn more about Life Media and how we can help you and your family live a greener, healthier, more self-reliant lifestyle. Here is a convenient summary of the members of the Life Media family of websites and social media links.

Please contact us to share your ideas, comments and questions. You can also register for a free monthly e-newsletter to receive updates about Life Media publications and websites, and visit this page for regular news and updates.