The Green Parent
Raising kids with conscience
Young Children
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27 May 2013
Love the little things
Late spring is such a magical time of year, but it seems to be such a busy time too. After a long winter, we all seem to have been roused from a deep sleep like hibernating bears surprised in their lairs. Suddenly the diary is chockablock with work, parties, weddings, christenings and celebrations; children’s activities to cram in and emails and phone calls to reply to. […] more
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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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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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