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

August Journal • Seasonal celebrations, activities and ideas

September Journal • Seasonal celebrations, activities and ideas

ROWAN WHITEHEAD Truth Bombs • Rowan Whitehead drops truth bombs for a living. She tackles equitable relationships. BAM! Challenging sexism in the workplace. BOOM! Gender inequalities in households and society. KERBLAMMM! Centring marginalised genders. WHAMM! Her Facebook group, Bridging the Gap now numbers over 80,000 members, all of whom are there to support each other, share experiences and push for change. And, in individual cases and much more widely, they are making that change. Oh, and she's a pretty cool aerialist too.

“Rewilding their campus is making students happier” • Liz Morley lives in Leicester with her husband Jason and son, Jay

“I'm intentionally creating a family centred work environment” • Tori Fallesen lives with her husband Lloyd and daughter Evie (4) in Dorset

Seed-Drying Mobile • Drying seeds on a mobile is a great way to preserve wildflower seeds or seeds from your garden flowers and create a beautiful mobile decoration at the same time says Denise Hope

baby • Look after yourself whilst breastfeeding, safe teething toys and how kangaroo care can support

3 BEST CHEWABLE TOYS

Prioritise Rest

Why I Struggled to Wean • Ruth Macallan writes about her feeding journey with two breast-loving kids

toddler • Have fun in your local park this summer, best ethical modelling clay and barefoot shoes for tiny feet

“Help! How can I help my toddler learn to help himself to sleep” • Dr. Laura Markham answers your questions

child • Get left-handed stationery, visit a storytelling museum and go on a treasure hunt!

POSITIVE + NUMBERS 20 • The percentage of artists and musicians who are left-handed; double the general population

The Power of Nature FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN • Why the Outdoors Is Their Natural Classroom by Sarah Seaman

Simplicity Parenting • Kim John Payne shares how to use the power of less to raise happy, secure children

Rainbow Science • There is so much engaging science behind the colours and light of a rainbow says Leonie Briggs

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:

The Joy of Reading • Selina Brown founded the Black British Book Festival – here she talks to us about the importance of kids seeing themselves in books

Moonlit Stories • A Gentle Ritual for Evening Calm with Lottie Begg

teen • Learn about women astronomers, discover a poetry anthology and unlock historical secrets

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3 To Discover • This year on Women Astronomer's Day (1 August) learn more about these pioneering female scientists.

RE-CHARGE your teen • Angeline Braidwood talks to Naomi Fisher about how to help teens navigate burnout and find joy

WELLBEING • Take a break, celebrate with honey filled beauty goodies and yoga to quiet the mind

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