writing competition

Winning entries in our annual writing competition

36 posts from writing competition

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!

Photo of a happy mother holding her baby against her chest, facing out

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in babies

Why I Chose to Raise a Nappy-Free Baby

If you’d like to try raising your baby nappy-free, here are my top five tips to make elimination communication a rewarding experience.

Photograph of a man sleeping with a newborn baby sleeping on his chest

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in natural birth

What is a Man's Role in Labour?

Oxytocin, the accelerator of labour, is the love hormone. Released in sex and in labour, it flows when we feel secure, safe, unobserved, and loved.

Photograph of a young child on a beach, playing in the sand and looking pensive

Paid-members May 2, 2024 by thegreenparent in alternative education

I’m a Teacher, but my Children Won’t be Going to School!

I want my sons to be able to climb, run, move and play as much as they need to rather than be forced to sit still and write before they are developmentally able to.