In this issue, James Dixon writes about the dying art of parenting as a community and how we can rebuild a village around our families, returning to a more instinctive, communal approach to caregiving. Esther Jones explains why we need to deschool ourselves in order to unschool our children. We interview Lauren St John about her follow-up to the children’s favourite White Giraffe. Katie-Jane Wright shares her love of crystals and suggests simple ways to work with and connect to their power. We dig deep into the hazards of microplastics and how to reduce children’s exposure to them. We also learn about the life of a family of five (plus two dogs) living on a boat, explore the importance of eating together with easy family recipes to share, and head off to Cyprus for a week-long learning adventure with Jennifer M. S. Roberts and her home-educated son.
With the festive season in full swing, we also offer ideas on how to slow down this Christmas, choosing presence over perfection, along with our gift guide featuring ethical, sustainable presents for all the family that will last. There are plenty more ideas too, including dates for your diary in December and January, with seasonal celebrations and family-friendly activities. Plus, enter our competitions to win bubble pollinator kits, beauty experiences, Akamuti vouchers, and gorgeous tins for storing your seeds.
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Wishing you a connected and green festive season and New Year.
