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Winning entries in our annual writing competition

33 posts from writing competition

Photograph of a mother standing in sun dappled woods with her baby worn against her chest in a ring sling

May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in babywearing

Attachment Parenting Helped me Heal my PND

Attachment parenting saved me; I'll forever be grateful to the stretchy wrap that helped me through the most difficult days of my life.

Photograph of two young people out hiking with stuffed backpacks and hills in the distance

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in travel

Why I Take my Kids on Outdoor Adventures

Something in the wild terrain had touched their spirits. In the mountains, free and alive, they had found their place, their space, their sense of belonging.

Photograph of a child's hand against a meadow backdrop with tall grasses

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in child

An Outdoor Education for our Child with Additional Needs

Parenting close to nature is free, fun, educational and a highly effective family bonding exercise, especially for those with additional needs.

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in writing competition

A Love Letter to my Little Sparrow

Following a prolonged seizure at a year old this mother tells the story of her daughter growing up and premature adolescence

Photograph of a child with Down syndrome smiling at home

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in breastfeeding

Gentle Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome

How did having a child with additional needs affect our gentle parenting approach? It's been the perfect answer to the challenges we’ve faced.

Photograph by IKEA of a family bed and space designed to suit the needs of a young family

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

How I've Benefited from Attachment Parenting

Much is written about the numerous benefits of attachment parenting to babies and children, but the benefits are just as great for the parents themselves!