The green lifestyle magazine for the whole family
Welcome to The Green Parent website, home of the UK's leading green lifestyle magazine. You'll find lots of information and inspiration here, whether you want to read articles on natural parenting or try out guilt-free shopping.
This gorgeous magazine covers all aspects of family life from birth to alternative education, eco house and garden to nutrition. It is available through stores nationwide or you can buy copies here.
What's in the latest issue:
The December/January issue is our craft special with features on creating your own Christmas pressies, projects to make and sew and the rise of DIY fashion. We also find out how singing affects wellbeing, all about outdoor playgroups and how to create a seasonal table at home. Readers have the chance to win heaps of ethical goodies and there is a free knitting pattern for every reader. We also have articles on growing old gorgeously, a green guide to Christmas and how to encourage a good night's sleep. Order your copy here for just £3.50 (incl p&p).
FREE Sublime Yarns Knitiing pattern :
This edition in The Green Parent we have a free knitting pattern from Sublime Yarns for every reader to knit up a beautiful boy's tank top. Unfortunately we published an error in the magazine that stated that all readers could receive a free knitting pattern book. In fact the offer was just for a single pattern. Apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.WIN wonderful balms :
Tell us what you think of The Green Parent and you could win this lovely selection of Badger balms. Print out and fill in our Reader Survey today - it won't take more than five minutes and we'd love to hear from you. Click here for a PDF.
Read all about it :
Find out what we are up to in The Green Parent office. Check out our new blog where you can get hot off the press green news and also find out what we are reading, eating, drinking and thinking!.
Handbook for the green parent:
Want to know where to buy ethical toys or source organic food locally? Interested in finding a relaxing green family holiday? Looking for paraben-free products for your family? Then you need The Green Parent Guide 2008. It's a handbook for green living, jam packed with information and resources. Published on 13th December 2007, you can order your copy here before it hits the shops. It's also available in WHSmith, Waitrose, newsagents and all good organic stores.
*NEW* Green Parent Forum:
Why not check out our new green parent forum where you can meet other like-minded mums and dads? Current topics include: What's growing in your garden?, Any home educators out there?, Read and share birth stories, Meet up with other green parents. Click here to join us.
Making the right choice
Want to be an ethical shopper? Confused about whether to choose fairtrade or organic? Keen to know what the most ethical purchase is in every situation? Then get hold of a copy of our new book - How to be an Ethical Shopper - the practical guide to buying what you believe in. It covers everything from food to toys, holidays to household appliances. You can buy this book from our online shop or tel 01825 872858 to order a copy.
New Green parenting book
Lifestyle choices will influence how our children grow up – their health, their attitudes, their behaviour and their success in life. It’s the biggest responsibility we ever take on, so what part should the consideration of health issues, organic living and the environment play when we bring up children? Green Parenting takes you on a practical step-by-step journey from pregnancy through birth and babies, to toddlers and even teenagers, offering advice you can act on now. When even small changes can make a big difference to you and your children, this practical guide will prove invaluable. Written by Melissa Corkhill, editor of The Green Parent and mother of two. You can buy this book from our online shop or telephone 01825 872858 to order your copy.
Give a gift that lasts all year
The Green Parent magazine makes an inspiring present that just keeps coming! For £19.99 a year you can buy an annual subscription to this vibrant magazine, which comes with a beautiful handmade card. Click here to order and remember to include your gift message for the one you love.
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