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NATURAL HOME SPECIAL 40 CLEAR YOUR CLUTTER How space clearing can help boost your energy, improve your health and create more abundance in your life 44 OF THE EARTH How one couple built their own home using little more than earth, tyres and old glass bottles 47 OFF THE GRID Imagine not being able to switch on a light or boil the kettle? Meet one family who live off grid 50 LEARNING STARTS AT HOME Discover how to turn your

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home into a place rich in learning experiences for your children IN DEPTH: GREEN BABIES 65 BREASTFEEDING

Concerns about supply are one of the biggest issues affecting new mums. Read about how to ensure your milk supply 68 DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES We meet mums who have set up their own babywearing business and get their top tips on getting started 71 KEEPING IT REAL Get advice on how to save money by using washable nappies

PARENTING MAGAZINE MAIN FEATURES 8 AWARENESS PARENTING Exploring how to find space within ourselves for authentic parenting 12 THREE IN A BED Two generations share their stories of cosleeping with their babies 16 UNPLUGGING TEENS Why it’s important to limit screen time and ways to do it FAMILY LIFE 15 SUNDAY SELECTION Great family adventures for our favourite day of the week 19 MODERN DAD Trying to throw a rockin’ party gets harder when you become a parent 30 SPIRITUAL PARENTING How a serial monogamist can change her spots 98 CYCLE OF THE YEAR Celebrate Easter by filling the home with dyed eggs and butterflies LEARNING 25 EDUCATION NEWS Exploring the woods and discovering the wonderful world of words 26 CLOSE TO NATURE Spring is a perfect time for using the great outdoors as an educational resource 31 FILL YOUR BOX Fun and easy to make nature craft for all ages 33 ON THE SHELF Great reads for the whole family

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THE NATURAL PARENTING MAGAZINE

Natural Homes Create space for learning How to live off grid

Healing Teeth How to treat tooth decay naturally Awareness ParentingRaisingchildren mindfully

GREEN BABIES Co-sleeping Babywearing Stories

CUT YOUR CLUTTER For energy, better health and abundance

Veggie Feasts Delicious recipes & traditions from the Middle East Unplugging Teenagers

Tools to reduce screen time

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