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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

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October 27, 2026 in alternative education

🍂 Leaf Through Our Autumn edition out now

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October 23, 2026 in nature education

Raising Wild Children

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October 23, 2026 in wellbeing

Fall Back, Sleep Tight: 7 Tips for Children When the Clocks Change

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October 19, 2026 in seasonal celebration

Apple of My Eye

October 15, 2026 in nature

Over the Moon: Where to See the Stars This Half-Term

Illustration of crows flying across an orange sky, by Rachel Hudson

Members October 5, 2026 in nature education

The Crow Woman

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The Green Parent festive issue and Christmas Gift Guide on a sheepskin rug

Paid-members December 1, 2024 by thegreenparent in editors choice

New Festive Edition Out Now

The new edition has just landed. It's packed with heartwarming articles, designed to be read beside a roaring fire, or wrapped up in a cosy duvet

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November 30, 2024 by thegreenparent in parenting

My 52 Favourite Books of 2024

From children's fiction to memoirs, parenting books to the best adult fiction, here's a book for every week of the year to help with your Christmas wish list!

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Paid-members November 29, 2024 by thegreenparent in natural health

The Ultimate Healing Soup Recipe - Stay Well this Winter

Playing board games, learning tree songs, making healing soup and the benefits of warmth on our whole being

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November 28, 2024 by thegreenparent in natural home

13 Ways to Stay Warm

Here are some simple ways to reduce heat loss from your home on colder days, and hopefully save you money on your heating bill!

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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

Six picture book covers centring Indigenous stories arranged on a table

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

Spotlight editors choice

Celtic Tree Ogham: Reed (The Inquisitor)

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My Last Newsletter

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9 Ways to Keep Baby Cool at Night (and Get Better Sleep!)

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The Green Parent Natural Beauty Award Winners 2025

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