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IN DEPTH 8 LANGUAGE OF LOVE

Kim Henry looks at how non-violent communication can enhance relationships

12 HEART OF CHILDHOOD

Jack Petrash guides us through the middle years of parenting our children FAMILY LIFE 11 SUNDAY SELECTION

Reclaim family Sundays

15 SPIRITUAL PARENTING

Natalie Fee learns how to let go as children grow

16 MODERN DAD

Adharanand Finn learns from the experts how to live in the present

33 SLING FEATURE

All about babywearing

98 THE GOOD LIFE

Janet Ross shares her life in the country LEARNING 41 EDUCATION NEWS

Holiday activities

42 AN ADVENTURE

What happens when your home educated children want to go to school

45 NATURAL LEARNING

Gill Kilner shares how birth has been a natural part of home education

47 ON THE BOOKSHELF

Great green reads for children and adults

49 CRAFT PAGES

How to make your own birth journal SEASONAL FOOD 51 ON YOUR PLATE

Raw chocolate and sugarfree cupcakes

52 USE YOUR LOAF

Baking with children

55 FAIRTRADE FEASTS

Delicious veggie recipes from around the world WELLBEING 61 HEALTH TIPS

Take off your shoes and enjoy the ritual of tea

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17 BIRTH SPECIAL 18 BLISSFUL BIRTH An exploration of how to let go of fear during pregnancy and birth and open up to the possibility of a blissful birth experience. 22 BREATHING LOVE Sharing birth stories is an incredibly healing act – sit back and enjoy these empowering stories from our readers. 26 TREE OF LIFE Often referred to as the tree of life, the placenta is viewed as scared in many cultures – this article explores how to regain that. 29 HOW TO HAVE A LOTUS BIRTH Lotus born means allowing the placenta to detach naturally of it’s own accord – find out how to have a lotus birth. 30 POSTNATAL CARE Looking after your body during pregnancy comes easily to most but what about afterwards? Follow these tips for optimum wellbeing.

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In this section we celebrate the empowering act of birth through insightful articles, shared stories and useful knowledge. From natal hypnotherapy to lotus birth we’ve got it covered. And whether you are planning a family,

pregnant or have already birthed your babies, you’ll find something to inspire you inside. 18An exploration of how to let go of fear during pregnancy and birth and open up to the possibility of a blissful birth.

22Sharing birth stories is an incredibly healing act – sit back and enjoy these empowering stories from our readers.

26Often referred to as the tree of life, the placenta is sacred in many cultures. Cher

29Lotus born means allowing the placenta to detach naturally of it’s own accord – find out how to have a lotus birth here.

30Looking after your body during pregnancy comes easily to most but what about afterwards? Follow these tips.

The Green Parent 17 MEET OUR READERS This issue we have five wonderful sling wearing readers to try out baby carriers. Read about their experiences inside.

85 GREEN LIVING PAGES This issue our Green Living Pages are all about fairtrade. We meet the farmers and the producers behind the products and share the success stories. Everything from fairtrade chocolates to ethical nappies is contained inside. Find out how you can make a difference.

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LAURA WINGFIELD, 28 lives with her husband and children; Phoebe, nearly three, and Ezra, four months, in a village in Cambridgeshire. Describe yourself: Creative, passionate, chatty
 Favourite read: The Creative Family by Amanda Blake Soule Best place in the world: The

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ROSLYN RHODES, 31 is married to Paul and has five boys, Marcus 14, Josh 10, Mathew five, Irwin three and Benjamin, five months. They live in Derbyshire. Describe yourself: Content, homely and outdoorsy Best place in the world: In the middle of the peak district walking and having a recognised body such as The Soil

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picnic with my family Hobbies: Making baby clothes by recycling charity shop finds, hill walking, camping and cooking Pets: Snake Edible treat: Dried fruit and chocolate, especially together.

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Draw around your natural lipline and gently fill in the whole lip area with the liner. This method maintains staying power by slightly staining your lips. Use a lip brush and generously apply your lipstick in several coats. Then use the lipstick over where you've used the brush to create a smooth texture and appearance. Finish by applying a slick of

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EMMA SHEPHERD, 34 lives near Cardiff with husband, Dave and their two daughters; Gwen, two and Molly, five months. Describe yourself: A creative, nurturing, anti-consumerist Favourite film/book: Amelie and the Tales of the City novels Best place in the world: On my

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Amarya only sells products that have been certified organic/natural by the Soil Association, Ecocert, BDIH, and many more.

62 POWER OF FLOWERS

Exploring how flower essences work and what they are used for HOUSE & GARDEN 67 AT HOME

Cool clothes with ethicsCheck out this fabulous fairtrade top on page 84

What’s inside? 76 learning fabulous fairtrade toys and swimming lessons for children in Sri Lanka

80 health and beauty luscious face masks to win and our favourite beauty products 82 eco living ethical fl owers and fairtrade treats tried and tested 84 bumps and birth changing bags to give away

88 real nappies handmade nappies and organic cotton 84 fashion ethical jewels and schoolwear

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sofa under a blanket with a good book, music, fire and a piece of cake Memorable experience: Molly’s moonlight homebirth Hobbies: Photography, cooking, making stuff, walking, reading.

KATE ALLISON, 29 has recently moved to Malvern with husband Sam and their baby Matilda, who was born July 2009. Describe yourself: Quiet, happy, homeloving Favourite read: Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, or anything by Roald Dahl Best place in the world: Miljet

Island, Croatia Most memorable experience: Becoming a mother Hobbies: Walking, cooking, mountain biking, reading Favourite edible treat: My mum’s chocolate ginger trifle!

ROSE WOOD, 27 lives in Cambridgeshire with her boyfriend, Cliff, and their two children Zander, two and Gaia six months. Describe yourself: Outdoorsy, thought-full, creative Favourite read: Women Who Run With Wolves Best place in the world: Machu Pichu, Peru or

Green fuel for heating, and growing your own

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PLANTS Susun Weed reveals the healing properties of yarrow BUMPS & BIRTH 69 NEWS AND VIEWS

Art therapy and natal packs with a difference

70 BREASTFEEDING

Iris Coates shares how elimination communication works and talks to parents GREEN TRAVEL 79 WHERE TO GO Best places for a magical eco wedding ETHICAL FASHION 81 WHAT’S NEW? Best ethical clothes for older children REGULARS 7 EARTH NEWS 58 HOW TO SUBSCRIBE 82 NEXT ISSUE 83 ASTROLOGY

COMPETITIONS Email or send details on a postcard to address on page 6 58 Free beauty products 88 Chocolate face mask 92 Fairtrade changing bag 94 Nappy giveaway 96 Win love gifts

Jo Middleton explains what baby led attachment is and how it works closer to home, Glastonbury Tor Memorable experience: Giving birth, in particular Gaia’s birth as it was a hypnobirth Hobbies: Growing veg, anything arty, running Edible treat: Cheese board!

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