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With many thanks to our inspirational contributors:

Fi Bird, Andrew Budd, Nicole Croft, Mary English, Lisa Finn-Powell,

Joan Gorman, Bella Griffin, Keith Hall, Kim Henry, Sandra Howgate,

Gill Kilner, Jess Michael, Jo Middleton, Michel Odent,

Auromira Parks, Rachel Stacey, Kate Williams

The Green Parent magazine PO Box 104, Lewes, BN7 9AX www.thegreenparent.co.uk info@thegreenparent.co.uk Tel 01825 872858

We are an editorially led magazine, which means insightful non-biased journalism. A limited amount of advertising space is available to those companies with a strong ethical, environmental ethos. And The Green Parent really works for those businesses keen to promote their products to a conscious audience:

“Thank you for the great response I received from my advert. The Green Parent is the perfect media for me to promote my business.” Lee Ann, Usborne

“The Green Parent has provided a great magazine for Weleda to promote its natural bodycare range because it is a genuine publication that shares our brand values” Susie at Weleda

The Green Parent is printed by Cambrian Printers on recycled paper using vegetable-based inks. Distributed by Diamond Magazine Distribution Ltd throughout the UK, USA, Canada, India, Pakistan and Egypt. The Green Parent is a member of INK (independent news collective), an association of radical and alternative publishers. The Green Parent is published by Green Parent Publications © 2008. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without permission is strictly prohibited. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy we cannot take responsibility for losses resulting from publishing errors, however caused. The opinions expressed in this publication are not to be considered those of the publisher, who accepts no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this magazine.

Competition guidelines Entering a competition will be seen as acceptance of these rules • The closing date for competitions is 31st May 2008 unless otherwise stated • Only one entry per person per competition is permitted • No responsibility is accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged in the post • Entries can be sent to the address above or emailed to competitions@thegreenparent.co.uk . Please supply name, address, telephone number and email address and mark clearly which competition you are entering • Illegible or incomplete entries will not be accepted • No cash alternative to any prize is offered • The editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into • Your details will not be passed onto any third parties except where you have requested promotional literature. The winner’s details may be passed to the company in question in order that they can send the prize.

UK: £19.99/YEAR (6 ISSUES) EUROPE: £30/YEAR REST OF WORLD: £45/YEAR SUBSCRIBE TURN TO PAGE 70 TO GET GREEN PARENT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR contents Pregnancy & Birth Special April/May 2008 issue 22

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Main features 10Creating the life you want How to make your dreams come true

14Great Green Adventure The best places to go

20The ties that bind us Lucy Corkhill explores the adoptive bond

Bumps, birth and beyond 25Breastfeeding How to survive and thrive the early days

52Holistic health Being a supportive birth partner

Family Life 13Sunday Selection Reclaim relaxing family Sundays

32Off-shore news Bella Griffin celebrates Chinese New Year

90Freecycling Andrew Budd takes pleasure from the simple things

Learning 29Natural Learning Gill Kilner explores new ideas for off-grid living

30On the bookshelf Great reads for the whole family

33Get crafty Make your very own magnetic board

Health and Beauty 51Child Health We look at hayfever and natural ways to treat it

53Your health Spring herbs for cleaning and detoxing

54What happened to me? Natural ways to treat postnatal depression

Food and drink 57What’s in season? Rhubarb recipes and wild foods

58Rawvolution How a raw food diet can give you energy and clarity

Special feature 35Pregnancy and Birth Find out about pregnancy yoga, home birth and how to have a babymoon

Pregnancy & Birth

SPE CIAL FEA TUR E

Birthing THE SOUL Bedroom floor birthing queen shares her story 47

Buddha Bellies How pregnancy yoga prepares the body 36

All around the world How birth is celebrated in different cultures 38

60Veggie Feasts Hearty family lunches

House and Garden 63Home news How to monitor your energy use and keep chickens

PAGES O F I DEAS, INSPIRATI ON&STOR IES

PLUS ALTERNATIVES THERAPIES 36 | MICHEL ODENT 39 | BABYMOON 45

Pregnancy & Birth Special | The Green Parent 35

64Green Building Keith Hall looks at cob houses

67Secret Life of plants How violet is used in the kitchen

Green Travel 69On your bikes Family cycle rides in Cornwall

Ethical fashion 73Great things Spotlight on five pioneering companies

WE WON,T LET OPTICAL BRIGHTENERS TOUCH YOUR KIDS, SKIN

WE WON,T LET OPTICAL BRIGHTENERS TOUCH YOUR KIDS, SKIN

Regulars 8 your letters 9 out and about in May 66 what’s in next issue 70 subscribe & get free organic goodies 72 horoscopes

Some ‘whiter than white’ powders use light-refl ecting chemicals which don’t clean, but do attach to clothes and even skin. We prefer to use the power of nature for brilliant results and to protect even the most delicate skin.

IT,S ECOLOGICAL

Competitions 70 Free Green People sets for new subscribers 86 win eco cleaning products for a naturally clean home

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Everything you need for green living

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What’s inside? 76 learning environmentally aware gifts for kids and eco education breaks 78 green gifts presents for gardeners 80 fashion dresses for springtime and natural wellies 82 bumps and birth babywearing and eco breastfeeding tops 84 real nappies our real nappy expert and information on real nappy week 86 eco living green cleaning products with springtime tips 88 health and beauty compassionate shopping, natural makeup and t’ai chi

eco source book | The Green Parent 75

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