The Green Parent
Raising kids with conscience
Young Children
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16 May 2013
Go Barefoot
There’s nothing quite like it: Getting home after a long day at work; a hike through the mountains; a shop-a-thon with friends, kicking off your shoes and resting your aching feet. It’s no secret that shoes can be uncomfortable, restrictive and, worn incorrectly; they can be harmful to foot health. Despite this, most people feel that the benefits of shoes outweigh the negatives. […] more
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15 May 2013
How fostering makes a difference
Foster Care Fortnight runs from 13-26 May with the aim of highlighting the incredible difference fostering can makes to a child’s life. Find out what real foster carers think about ‘the most important job in the world’ and how you can make a difference to a child's life. […] more
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8 May 2013
Three is the new two
Perhaps, like me, the so-called "terrible twos" passed you by. Uneventful. Your little cherub had the odd meltdown, but that's to be expected – they’re learning about the world and how they fit in to it, after all. Nothing particularly "terrible" happened and you might even have given yourself a little congratulatory pat on the back for successful emotional coaching through this well-known tricky phase. And then they turned three... […] more
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3 May 2013
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11 Apr 2013
Save our sons
Increased violence by young males is spinning out of control. Boys are constantly bombarded with the false information that real boys must always be strong, aggressive, tough, in control, and repress their feelings says Ted Zeff. Here is a 10 step plan to help combat the culture of violence and raise a compassionate son. […] more
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