thegreenparent ^{The Green Parent}

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

409 posts by thegreenparent Author since 2022

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September 10, 2024 by thegreenparent in seasonal celebration

Harness the Abundance of the Natural World this Autumn

Autumn energy is abundant; this is a time of bounty and celebration. Here's how to work with the earth's energy to encourage abundance

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September 4, 2024 by thegreenparent in child

5 Ways to Boost Water Confidence for Kids

There are many children who struggle with highly structured lessons, which is why this swimming teacher created an inspiring, fun environment

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September 3, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

Our Son Has Never Slept Through!

Parenting doesn't stop when the sun goes down. Read about why this family embraced co-sleeping and all had better nights as a result

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September 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in sponsored

8 Natural Ingredients and How They Benefit Your Skin

Discover eight natural ingredients and how they can benefit our skincare routine, from aloe vera to green tea, coconut to chamomile, according to experts at Notino

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Paid-members August 30, 2024 by thegreenparent in home education

I've Got a New Theme for September

I'm off to Heart of the Rose festival and planning our home education content for September

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Paid-members August 29, 2024 by thegreenparent in breastfeeding

The Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding

In times of teething, illness, or when your child hurts themselves, breastfeeding provides comfort and delivers painkilling properties. How cool is that?!