The Green Parent

Non-judgemental, uplifting parenting content from pregnancy to teenagers. The Green Parent is full of ideas on living outside the mainstream, with advice on how to nurture yourself so you can thrive (not just survive!) as a parent. Heaps of activities to bring fun and connection into every day life, a welcoming community and positive news!

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The Green Parent

7 reasons to become a member at thegreenparent.co.uk • Becoming a member will unlock loads of super cool parenting perks! Here are 7 reasons you don't want to miss out:

INSPIRE • Seasonal Celebrations: What's Happening This Month – page 9, Interview: How to be an ‘Eco-Actionist’ – page 11, Reader Stories: Macramé has Helped me be a More Peaceful Mum – page 13, Family Craft: Make Your Own Fairy Notebooks – page 15

June Journal • Seasonal celebrations, activities and ideas

July Journal • Seasonal celebrations, activities and ideas

AMY BRAY Force of Nature • Amy Bray is a true force of nature. And a force FOR nature. At the age of 12, she became an eco activist, or ‘actionist’, and hasn't stopped since. Her charity Another Way has launched a digital community, Power of 10, to support young change makers and climate activists. We spoke to her on a clear, spring-blossom day, her hair still damp from a cold water sea swim.

“My son and I teach families about biodiversity through art and poetry” • Ruthie Collins lives with her son Otis, 13, in Norfolk, on the edge of the Broads National Park

“Macramé helped me reclaim my creativity and practice mindfulness” • Isabella Strambio lives with her family in Sweden

Fairy Notebooks • Denise Hope makes a magical craft, perfect for midsummer, when the fairies are out and about and the fields full of wild flowers!

baby • Read your way to an easy weaning journey, a box for breastfeeders and go plastic-free this July

POSITIVE + NUMBERS 1000 • The number of days that represent a critical window for brain development, in a baby's life

Healing Hypopressives • Simone Muller explains a new approach to postnatal recovery

Pregnant Pause • How I let go of expectations and found space for yoga in my second pregnancy by Jen Mazur

Beneficial yoga poses for pregnancy

Sleep Begets Sleep • How babywearing and contact naps lead to better nighttime sleep, says Vern Hill, Founder of Carifit and babywearing movement expert

toddler • Respectful potty training, wallowing in mud and the best books about refugees

POSITIVE + NUMBERS 88 • The percentage of kindergarten teachers who report that children are happier after playing outdoors

THE MYTH OF TANTRUMS • How I stopped trying to fix my child and started seeing her strength by Camilla Miller

“How much screen time should my toddler have?” • Dr. Laura Markham answers your questions

child • Get beautiful resources about oceans, go barefoot and celebrate the Windrush generation

POSITIVE + NUMBERS 72 • The percentage of people who believed in the Tooth Fairy growing up

Get Moving! • Mark Harris, Fitness Expert at Mirafit highlights the key exercises that help your kids stay fit, including climbing, dancing and yoga

You're NOT ALONE! • Nine things Catherine Oliver wishes she'd known before she started home educating

Outfit of the Play • Our pick of the six best for ethical clothing for kids

THE BOOK NOOK • We sent out packages to some of our subscribers, packed with picture books, tales for older readers and practical books for parents. Here are their reviews:

Climb Any Mountain • Barbara Henderson's books are like a...