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UP FRONT 8

STORYTELLING

WITH CHILDREN

Lou Lou Pulford encourages us to explore this ancient art

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SIXTH SENSE

Our children have many lessons to teach us says

Kim Henry

FAMILY LIFE 11

SUNDAY SELECTION

Reclaim family Sundays

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SPIRITUAL PARENTING

Natalie Fee discovers deep rifts in aboriginal

Oz

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GET CRAFTY

Revamp old jeans into a nifty little apron with

Joanie Gorman

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NATURAL LEARNING

Gill Kilner explains how home education allows her family to follow natural rhythms

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ON THE BOOKSHELF

Great green reads for both children and adults

SEASONAL FOOD 40

ON YOUR PLATE

Fairtrade chocolate and an interesting ice cream

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MODERN DAD

Adharanand Finn faces his demons down at his local chemist

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PITTA OR KAPHA?

Find out your ayurvedic type and try out these healing recipes

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THE GOOD LIFE

Janet Ross meets a new resident lurking on the periphery of the village

LEARNING 31

EDUCATION NEWS

Inspiring confidence and a forest not-quite-school

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NOURISHING HOPE

The best diet for treating autism by Julie Matthews

WELLBEING 49

HEALTH TIPS

Gain mental clarity and discover the best foods for a good night’s sleep

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17 GROW YOUR OWN SPECIAL 18 PRODUCTIVE PLOT The experts explain how to turn a small area into a thriving vegetable garden 22 WELCOMING WILDLIFE A guide to making your outside space a haven for birds, bees and butterflies 24 READERS’ GARDENS Take a tour of these inspirational gardens and find out their plans for 2010 26 WORM CULTURE Meet the humble worm and find out how important he is in creating fertile soil 29 ON THE PLOT Our new columnist welcomes us onto her plot to find out what is sprouting in April.

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Tending your own garden can be hugely rewarding, both economically, physically and for the future of our planet. In this section you can explore new ways to enjoy your outdoor space with ideas on growing your own in small spaces, welcoming wildlife to your garden and creating rich, valuable compost with the aid of worms 18From Small to Productive Advice from the experts on turning a small area into a successful vegetable patch.

22Welcome Wildlife This hands-on guide will lead you through the steps to creating a wildlife area with your family.

29On the Plot Our new columnist takes us into her

24Reader’s Gardens Our panel of readers tell us

26Worm Hotel An experienced worm-farmer

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explains the art of keeping worms what they have planned for their outdoor space in 2010.

and how to make worm compost.

allotment shed for a cup of tea and shares her successes and failures.

The GreenParent 17 MEET OUR READERS This issue we have five wonderful greenfingered readers to try out natural products and tell us about their gardens.

67 GREEN LIVING PAGES This issue our green living pages are packed with ideas and advice on all aspects of family life from bumps and birth to alternative education. Try your luck at our fabulous selection of competitions to win green goodies.

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CARLY GREEN, 30 lives in Devon, is married to Ben and they have a son, Henry, two. They are expecting their second baby in June. Describe yourself: Creative, introspective, optimistic Favourite read/film: To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee Most memorable experience:

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KATHERINE WOODBURY, 27 is married and lives in Somerset with son Ivo Bean, eight months. Describe yourself: Open, honest, enthusiastic Favourite read/film: Spiritual Midwifery and Princess Mononoke Best place: Allotment at dawn Memorable experience:

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Hiking on honeymoon on the moors whilst 7 months pregnant Hobbies: Baby sign language, felting, walking, reading, growing vegetables and riding my Brompton Pets: 4 rescued cats.

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EMMA LEAF-GRIMSHAW, 32 is married to her high school sweetheart and lives in Lancashire with twin boys, five and a daughter, one. Describe yourself: Loving, intuitive, spiritual Favourite read: Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M Auel Best place: Pendle Hill Memorable

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experience: Seeing my children’s faces for the first time Hobbies: Permaculture, gardening, visiting sacred sites, learning to knit, reading Pets: dog and cat Edible treat: Warm home-made bread.

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GREEN TRAVEL 61

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HOUSE & GARDEN 52

AT HOME Get busy in the garden and discover being an Indian

ETHICAL FASHION 63

WHAT’S NEW?

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LORRAINE LIYANAGE, 32 lives with her partner Lou and their 16-month old daughter, Iris, in London. Describe yourself: Optimistic, creative and knackered! Favourite read/ film: Perfume by Patrick Susskind Best place in the world: In the tea-picking hills of Sri

Lanka where my parents are from Most memorable experience: Breastfeeding my daughter and seeing her big brown eyes staring up at me Hobbies: Piano Edible treat: Shazzie’s raw chocolate.

NICHOLA JONES, 38, lives in Hampshire with her partner and their children, Gabriel, three and Eden, eight months Describe yourself: Creative, chaotic, inquisitive Favourite read: Thomas Hardy Best place: The Llyn Peninsula Memorable experience: The sacred hours

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SECRET LIFE OF

PLANTS Corinna Wood shares her love of chickweed and other spring greens

BUMPS & BIRTH 54

NEWS AND VIEWS

Partner assisted yoga for labour and natal hypnotherapy

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AMONGST FRIENDS

Jo Middleton explores the importance of friendships made whilst breastfeeding

REGULARS 7

EARTH NEWS 38

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE 64

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New baby gifts 80

Fairtrade fairies between birth and the first visitors! Hobbies: Taking photos and learning new crafts e.g. wood engraving, ceramics etc. Pets: two dogs Edible treat: Anything with marzipan in it!

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THE BOTTOM LINE

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