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Mary English, Lisa Finn-Powell, Joan Gorman, Hilary Gregson,

Bella Griffin, Keith Hall, Nicola Haxell, Elaine Hills-Haney,

Kathryn Houldcroft, Gill Kilner, Victoria Leith, Jo Middleton,

Auromira Parks, Nicky Solloway, Rachelle Strauss, Kate Williams

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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:

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TURN TO PAGE 72 TO GET GREEN PARENT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR contents Change Your Life Special February/March 2008 issue 21

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Main features 10Green Gym Nicky Solloway finds an alternative way to keep fit

12Mind Your Language Using positive communication in families

17Come Together Kathryn Houldcroft meets the residents of eco villages

20Surviving and thriving How one family is planning for life after cheap oil

24A family’s farewell Lisa Finn-Powell shares the story of her husband’s death

Bumps, Birth and Beyond 25Elaine’s Diary Elaine looks for ways to improve on her energy levels

28Breastfeeding Feeding toddlers and beyond

Family Life 15Off-shore news Bella Griffin finds harmony and belonging in China

31Sunday Selection Reclaim, relaxing family Sundays

90Ten Simple Steps to achieving your dreams

Learning 33Get crafty Joan Gorman explains how to create an Easter centrepiece

35Natural Learning Gill Kilner and her family’s home education adventures

36On the bookshelf Great reads for the whole family

Health and Beauty 30Holistic Health Inspirational New Year advice from Lucy Corkhill

49Child Health We look at asthma, coughs and winter tonics

51Your Health How to create a healthy working environment

Food and Drink 53What’s in Season? What to forage for in the springtime

55Family cookery Bunny biscuits make a celebratory treat

57Superfoods What’s available and how do they benefit our children?

House and Garden 61Home News Chickens in the garden, how to grow shallots and more

62The bees knees The art of beekeeping

65Green Building Keith Hall shares advice on natural insulation

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Green Travel 69Take a break We discover green family holidays in Lincolnshire

Ethical fashion 71Staying cosy The best baby boots and ethical woollies for kids

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