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October 2, 2026 by thegreenparent in alternative education

Our autumn edition is 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.

Child playing with colourful tangram pieces and pattern cards

Members October 2, 2026 in alternative education

The Art of Strewing: Inspiring Home-Educated Children Without the Hard Sell

Members September 30, 2026 in What's On

14 Fun and Free Things To Do With Your Family in October

September 26, 2026 in outdoor play

The Great British Conker-Off

September 25, 2026 in sponsored

Made to be handed down: the case for rethinking the animal figurine

Members September 22, 2026 in breastfeeding

Prepare for Bedsharing (even if you do not plan to do it)

September 21, 2026 in seasonal celebration

How to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

What’s new?

November 27, 2024 by thegreenparent in writing competition

Creating a Curriculum Exactly Suited to Your Child

Your family’s educational journey can be adjusted to perfectly suit your needs. Highly Commended winner in our 2024 Writing Competition

November 26, 2024 by thegreenparent in home education

11 Books that Centre Indigenous People

November is Native American Heritage Month - to celebrate we've chosen some of our favourite children's books by Indigenous authors

November 26, 2024 by thegreenparent in herbal medicine

Celtic Tree Ogham: Elder (The Seeker)

Meet the trees of the Celtic Tree Ogham and discover more about each astrological sign. Those born under Elder are highly adaptable

November 24, 2024 by thegreenparent in natural home

Sacred Sunday: Making a Nurturing Home for Our Kids

Consciously creating warm, loving, sensory rich environments is a profound way to meet our children's physical and spiritual needs

Paid-members November 23, 2024 by katehodges in seasonal celebration

Eight Things to Do With Your Family In December

Go for a winter awe walk with your family, craft stylish festive gifts, try free wintry baby sensory sessions, make Korean roast corn tea, and freeze your own icy lanterns. Plus find out about the spooky Mari Lwyd and welcome in the new year with fire!