The Green Parent
Raising kids with conscience
Natural World
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24 May 2013
Take a hike with baby
One of the most pleasurable things to do when the sun appears is to get out for a walk. Even when the weather is cloudy or overcast, there is still something incredibly grounding and uplifting about an invigorating walk. Before we had our little boy - now eighteen months - I used to take the dog on long hikes in the countryside around our home, often for an hour or longer. […] more
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21 May 2013
10 reasons to go veggie
People choose a vegetarian diet for many reasons; religious, ethical, health and moral being some of them. It could be argued that with our population growth and unsustainable living choices, environmental reasons could be top of the list. Research on why vegetarianism is the best choice for our planet reveals some pretty shocking statistics. […] more
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20 May 2013
Best holiday ever?
Arriving in Lanzarote for a family holiday, I expected a relaxing beach holiday – not the wealth of delicious food, fabulous eco accommodation and stunning scenery that we discovered there. […] more
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20 May 2013
Why Walk to School?
Walking is good for your health, opens up the world around you, and helps forge community connections – what’s not to like?! But according to a 2012 study of 2000 parents undertaken by Parentdish, UK children are three times more likely to be driven to school than their parents were, and one in ten parents will drive their children less than 500 yards to the school gates! […] more
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17 May 2013
5 ways to use nettles
Outside my kitchen window I can see a huge clump of nettles. Their pretty blue flowers are in bloom and they are resplendent with bees and butterflies. They take up a large portion of one of our veg beds, but I love nettles! To eat and to look at. […] more
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