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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contributors • Meet some of our writers in this edition. We asked what are you looking forward to in 2024?

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JOURNAL • Seasonal ceLebrations, activities and joy for your family in February and March

Decolonise Maternity

READERS' STORIES

READERS' STORIES

TREES AND THEIR TWIGS • In winter, when trees are bare, it can be tricky to tell them apart, but these pictures will help you match them up to the trees around you

baby • Family run babywearing brands, baskets made from elephant grass and working alongside kids

BASKETS FOR BABES

3 baby carriers for spring

From Fear to Empowerment • Siu O’Reilly used natal hypnotherapy to get over her fear of birth

Drum & BIRTH • How drumming supports and empowers the birth journey

Cultural Corner • Ruth I. Rusby looks at traditions for increasing milk supply around the world

toddler • Montessori inspired audio books, dolls for diversity and how to connect more with your little ones

QUESTIONS DON'T CREATE CONNECTION

PLAY IT AGAIN!

A World of Wonder • Why reading to your toddler has far reaching benefits says Heather Tierney

Don't hunker down for winter • Why it's so important that children play outdoors, all year round says Anja ffrench

child • Books for bereaved families, get digging for history and discover cool science facts

STEM FUN

3 TO HELP WITH BEREAVEMENT

Hidden Dyslexia • Why am I uncomfortable telling my children I’m dyslexic? wonders Lydia O’Callaghan

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

SHELF SERVICE - Our favourite book shops

REVIEWS BY SARA, 8

EDITOR'S PICKS

The Mumologist • Clinical psychologist Dr Emma Svanberg has worked with parents and families for over 20 years, and is known as the ‘Mumologist’ because she works predominantly with mums and mums-to-be. Her clear, parentfocussed work provides a scaffold for parents under pressure, and is distilled into her thoughtful, insightful book, Parenting for Humans, out now

teen • How to ask better questions, a new book about the adoptee experience and phone usage stats

PHONE GUIDANCE

READ THIS!

"I'm tired of having my requests ignored by my teenage son!" • Dr. Laura Markham answers your questions

WELLBEING • Treats for your lips, the importance of filling your cup and surprising mental health statistics

3 LIP TREATS WE LOVE

MORE SUPPORT NEEDED

Mama CACAO • Plant medicine helps me be a better mother explains Hannah Thomas

How I make my cacao drink

Cacao Science

Why Ceremonial? • The difference between cocoa powder and ceremonial cacao

MAMA NATURE • Treat yourself (or the mums in your life) with this selection of luxurious eco goodness on Mothering Sunday

Boost Immunty • In the darker days of winter, protect your immune system with these all-natural body boosting supplements

Rowan - The Thinker 21 January - 17 February • Meet the...