thegreenparent ^{The Green Parent}

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

359 posts by thegreenparent Author since 2022

An enamel dish containing rose buds and petals in a vibrant dark pink hu

Paid-members June 14, 2024 by thegreenparent in motherhood

A delicious sleep tonic plus my favourite new home education resource

Photograph of a women's circle standing together in a field and throwing petals into the air

June 10, 2024 by thegreenparent in motherhood

How to Create Your Own Summer Solstice Circle

Cultures from around the world celebrate the solstice with celebration, music, dance and joy. Here's a recipe for creating your own gathering

Photograph of a mother and her daughter on Mynydd Carningli at sunrise, with sun glowing orange in background

Paid-members June 7, 2024 by thegreenparent

The coldest wild swim I’ve ever had

Hello, Happy Friday! I'm still out in the wilds of Pembrokeshire, loving the freedom and the sense of space. I have this thing where the first sight of the Atlantic makes me burst into tears on arrival here. I love this land so much! Today, I'm...

June 3, 2024 by thegreenparent in new mum

9 Ways to Prepare for a Green Baby

There's no one perfect way to raise a green baby - here are nine ways to get started

Photograph of things to take on a wild camping and hiking trip to Pembrokeshire

Paid-members June 1, 2024 by thegreenparent

What I Won’t Leave Home Without: My 3 Essentials for a Long Distance Walk

The latest instalment from the editor about hiking long distance, home education and Closing the Bones ceremonies

June 1, 2024 by thegreenparent in travel

June Activity: Hug a Tree

Trees’ branches aren’t just lofty perches. They’re incredibly intricate plumbing systems that ferry water, sugar and hormones from the roots to the twigs.