contents December / January 2005 issue 8

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main features 8Where’s the Christmas spirit? Ways to recapture the magic of the festive season

11Loving Touch Baby massage benefits and techniques by Katie Whitehouse

14Teaching right from wrong Discipline and the alternatives to punishment

17You can change your life Make 2006 your most inspiring ever and read about these holistic courses for adults

20The Magic of the Moon Esbats and family rituals for the Full Moon

24Witch in Mayor’s Clothing Amy Schofield talks to Marina Pepper

26Ethical Gift Guide Christmas sorted

with present ideas for everyone from glamourous grannies to bonnie bairns

64Green Travel Holidaying in Devon for all the family, the best rock-pools, beaches and eco attractions

learning

38Green Schooling Gareth Lewis looks at how to make school a holistic experience for your child

39Music for the soul How singing to your baby brings peace and aids development

food and drink

49Seasonal Food and Drink What’s in season this issue

50Christmas Crackers Your 24 hour guide to festive eats and drinks

53The Soul of the Earth Biodynamic wines unearthed

bumps birth and beyond

35The Early Days Jo Middleton answers new mothers questions about breastfeeding

37Birth corner Imogen Makepeace looks at pain relief in labour

74Baby Massage Directory Find a class or instructor in your area

health and beauty

45Your child’s health Yoga pose of the month, first organic nursery and more

47Your health Party-lover’s checklist and all in a lather: foam baths tried and tested

family life 13Holistic Health How to enhance family relations over the festive period

23Shoreline News Life without electricity encourages a return to the simpler things in life

34Sunday Selection Where to go, what to eat and more, reclaim family sundays

bookmark 41Sound advice Latest music reviews

42Great little reads Favourite bedtime stories

43Adult bookshelf The latest big reads

house and garden 57House and garden news What to do in your garden this month

58Energy Efficiency How to save money and protect the planet

63Secret life of plants The composting benefits of comfrey

61Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Nicky Scott gets creative with waste.

67Ethical money Best eco-homes on the market

ethical fashion

68Party party! Gorgeous ethical party frocks

70Nighty nighty Funky organic pjs for kids

regulars

3 welcome 4 our mailbag 6 out and about – don’t miss out with our guide to what’s on 62 next issue and useful numbers directory 72 subscribe 82 the best: calendars for 2006

competitions

49Win an organic Christmas hamper

72Natural beauty organic gift sets For all new subscribers

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GREEN KIDS

is a separate magazine free inside every issue of The Green Parent. This issue is about winter wildlife, and there’s lots to keep children busy while parents enjoy their own magazine.

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