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May 1, 2025 by thegreenparent, melissacorkhill in seasonal celebration

Freya - Honouring the goddess of love to bring about powerful change

Freya is a goddess of blessings, love, lust, and fertility. Beltane, the first of May, is her festival – a time of celebrating love and sexual union

April 18, 2025 in nature education

Celtic Tree Ogham: Willow (The Dreamer)

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April 7, 2025 in toddler

How to Plan a Nature Party

April 6, 2025 in mindfulness

Sacred Sunday: 9 Self-Care Exercises

April 3, 2025 in nature education

5 Benefits to Barefoot Living

March 21, 2025 in alternative education

New Creativity Issue Out Today!

March 21, 2025 in sponsored

Enjoy Years of Outdoor Play with the tickit Whizz Balance Bike

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Paid-members April 26, 2024 by thegreenparent in outdoor play

7 Things our Children Need for a Magical Childhood

Our children need a childhood where they are free to just be children. As parents we can help them grow into happy, confident, capable and independent individuals.

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Paid-members April 26, 2024 by thegreenparent in toddler

5 Things to Consider When Choosing Books for Your Child

Meet a family who are committed to making conscious choices about the books on their shelves and 5 things they consider when choosing books

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April 26, 2024 by thegreenparent in recipes

Recipe: Sanity Saving One Pot Pasta

There are days when Sanity-Saving One Pot Pasta is a teatime-saving creation! It's super simple, nutritious and tastes delicious.

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April 25, 2024 by janhunt in respectful parenting

The Trouble with Rewards

If we use trust, patience, and gentle explanations instead of rewards or punishments, children are then free to “own” their learning and personal growth.