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July 1, 2025 by lucycorkhill in babies

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

Keep blinds drawn, wear loose clothing and stay hydrated to help babies and young children sleep better on hot nights

July 1, 2025 in naturalbeauty

The Green Parent Natural Beauty Award Winners 2025

June 26, 2025 in outdoor play

14 Things to do in July

June 12, 2025 in unschooling

The Joy Edition

June 10, 2025 in nature education

Celtic Tree Ogham: Oak (The Stabiliser)

June 8, 2025 in books

9 Ways to Take Action this Ocean Day

June 7, 2025 in editors choice

How a Furry Friend Can Support Your Child's Wellbeing

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April 26, 2024 by thegreenparent in lifestyle

How to Create a Home Sanctuary

The spaces we inhabit hold profound power over our well-being, influencing not only our physical health but also the state of our souls.

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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.