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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JOURNAL • Seasonal celebrations, activities and joy for your family in June and July

The Tree Whisperer • Forester, writer, teacher, activist and lover of all things green, Peter Wohlleben is the kind of guy you'd love to accompany your family on a forest walk. Sadly, he's usually occupied at his Forest Academy in Germany, but his newest book, Be A Nature Explorer, which features 52 thoughtful, mischievous and fun things to do outdoors, is the next best thing. We caught up with Peter to talk chatty trees, family fun, and keeping hope for the future alive

“We travel the world as full-time house-sitters” • Nikki, her partner Ry and children Ziggy (8) and Cherry Blossom (7) live - well - everywhere!

“We combine home-schooling with childminding” • Heather Ashton lives in Buckinghamshire with her wife Georgia and son Jasper (9)

baby • Put your phone away, get visually inspired for birth and plastic-free essentials

3 FOR PLASTIC FREE BABIES

YOUR VISUAL GUIDE

The Art of Birth • Sophie Kenna creates beautiful paintings for mothers depicting their birth experience

A Love Letter

Story of a VBAC from Gail, midwife. • With thanks to midwifery.org.uk

toddler • Grab yourself a bargain, first art supplies and how to prep your little one for a family holiday

PREP YOUR SUMMER

3 FOR ECO ART EXPLORATION!

“How do I ensure that my kids eat healthily and don't become picky eaters?”

Ellyn Satter's advice for picky eaters

“She looks like me!” • Esther Brown at Reading for Pleasure explains why it's so important for everyone to see themselves positively represented in books - and how you can create a bookshelf that is inclusive and inspires

child • How to help kids reset before bed, wild colouring and best books for pride month

Restful Routine

3 BOOKS FOR PRIDE

Reframing Neurodiversity • When writer and illustrator Emily Snape's son was diagnosed with ADHD, she went looking for books to help him navigate neurodiversity. However, she found very few that felt right. So she wrote and illustrated her own. My Amazing ADHD Brain follows Pip, a cute monster with ADHD as they enthusiastically share what the condition means for them – including things they find tricky and what they do to manage that, as well as the advantages ADHD brings

THE BOOK NOOK • We sent out a bundle of books to some of our subscribers, packed with picture books, tales for older readers and more. Here they share their reviews

PRESSING MATTERS • Robin Lloyd takes her children on a wildflower hike and shares a craft keepsake

WAXED PAPER WILDFLOWER BOOKMARKS • We make our wildflower bookmarks using wax paper and glue. They're not quite as sturdy as if we laminated them, for example, but they do just fine and the kids get to be very hands-on throughout the process.

What is WORLD SCHOOLING? • Max Schmidt, Chief Adventurer at Camper Days and a champion of world schooling educates us

An organic education • Sally Hall runs an unschool with a zero-coercion policy

teen • The teen fashion designer, the balance between parents...