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A small bird perched among feathery golden reeds beside the water

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

Cover of The Green Parent autumn issue on a bed of fallen autumn leaves

October 27, 2026 in alternative education

🍂 Leaf Through Our Autumn edition out now

Seren Hawley-Plows sitting in the sunshine in front of a fallen, moss-covered tree trunk

October 23, 2026 in nature education

Raising Wild Children

A sleepy girl with curly hair reaching out from under a grey duvet to switch off an alarm clock on her bedside table

October 23, 2026 in wellbeing

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

A smiling girl in a green cardigan stretches up to pick an apple from a laden tree in an autumn orchard

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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Father carrying two young children, one on his shoulders

Paid-members March 21, 2024 by thegreenparent in family life

5 Steps to Raising Kind Humans

Five ways that parents can start to build kindness starting at home. Counteract bullying and encourage kindness and respect in our children

Paid-members March 21, 2024 by andyhamilton in seasonal celebration

Go on a Spring Nature Walk

Going on a regular nature walk around your local area is a good way to really understand the nature on your doorstep. In Spring, expect bats, frogs and voles!

Toddler playing with a colourful stacking toy

March 21, 2024 by thegreenparent in play

5 Fun Ideas for Toddler Colour Play

Starting at around 12 months, children are beginning to understand the concept of colour and may even prefer a particular colour. Here are five fun ideas to bring colour into everyday play.