Why it's Time For Me to Say Goodbye
7 cool things to do when you're on the beach, novels about the mother/daughter connection and juicy blackberry cake
Melissa is a mother of three, author and founder of The Green Parent magazine. Connect with her on Instagram @thegreenparentmag.
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How I Plan Our Summer Holidays
What's on my reading list, how my daughter learned to write (not through handwriting practice!) and delicious cakes for summer days
Make This Anti-Anxiety Tea for Calmer Days
Soothe your nervous system, dig for local history and some great short story collections to enjoy this summer!
The Green Parent Natural Beauty Award Winners 2025
Discover the finest products in everything from nappy cream to shampoo, mascara to cleanser, in our 2025 Natural Beauty Awards
What Age Should a Child Get Their First Phone?
Big pile of reading recommendations, how to make your garden a butterfly sanctuary and what I learnt about screens and kids this week
Moreish Chocolate Fridge Cake with a Surprising Ingredient!
7 trees to consider for a small urban garden, my favourite oracle cards for sorting my life out, what we're doing for Solstice, and books I couldn't put down
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