thegreenparent ^{The Green Parent}

The magazine for raising kids with conscience, our mission is to bring more joy and connection to your family life.

414 posts by thegreenparent Author since 2022

Close-up of a swift's head and dark eye, its long, sickle-shaped wing feathers folded in front of it

October 30, 2026 by thegreenparent in wildlife

Who Will Rule the Roost? Vote for the RSPB’s Bird of the Year

The Swift is back to defend its crown against four feathered challengers. Meet the shortlist and find out why each one needs our help.

A child holding an apple and cinnamon cloud cookie beside a bowl of raspberry cinnamon porridge

October 29, 2026 by thegreenparent in recipes

Thursday Recipe: Cloud Cookies and Raspberry Porridge

Soft apple and cinnamon cookies made with chickpea flour, and a creamy breakfast bowl with a hidden protein boost.

A small bird perched among feathery golden reeds beside the water

October 28, 2026 by thegreenparent in nature education

Celtic Tree Ogham: Reed (The Inquisitor)

Discover the reed month of the Celtic Tree Ogham. Those born under Reed are truth-seekers who love to get to the heart of things

Three young children gathered around a small log table with a basket of pine cones and chestnut cases in a wooden outdoor play area

October 27, 2026 by thegreenparent in toddler

How a Toddler Convinced Me to Build a Forest Preschool

A shy two-year-old, plenty of puddles and the slow growth of confidence: how one childminder found her calling in the woods. A taste of our autumn issue.

Cover of The Green Parent autumn issue on a bed of fallen autumn leaves

October 27, 2026 by thegreenparent in alternative education

🍂 Leaf Through Our Autumn edition out now

Issue 131 is here, and this autumn we're talking about trust. Trust in your own parenting instincts, and trust in your children to find their own way.