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CHANGE YOUR LIFE SPECIAL 24 TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES Want to make 2011 special? Try out the divine inspiration from transformational gurus 27 CELLULAR AWAKENING Become an expert in who you really are in order to live a life in balance and harmony 28 EATING WITH THE SEASONS How being in tune with the natural cycle, coupled with a seasonal approach to food, can nourish us on every level 31 MY BOOKSHELF Favourite pivotal books that have supported through times of change and transformation IN DEPTH:

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PREGNANCY AND BIRTH 62 LOTUS BIRTH Viki Keenan encourages a natural approach to the third stage 64 RELEASING FEAR How hypnotherapy can be used during pregnancy 65 HEALING AFTER BIRTH Tools and techniques for encouraging the body back to balance after birth 68 BREASTFEEDING The lowdown on breastfeeding fashion 70 SLINGS AND ROUNDABOUTS

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The Green Parent 5 MAIN FEATURES 8 SECRETS OF A SUPERPARENT Using NLP to enhance relationships 12 CREATE HARMONY Tools for when your parenting choices bring more criticism than kudos 18 MINDFUL PARENTING How to bring more awareness to everyday life FAMILY LIFE 17 SUNDAY SELECTION Great family adventures for our favourite day of the week 21 MODERN DAD Are vaccinations really necessary when travelling? 22 SPIRITUAL PARENTING Learning to let go of expectations and be more kind to ourselves LEARNING 34 EDUCATION NEWS Explore a children’s museum in Yorkshire and share a love of books 25 REMODELLING THE T-SHIRT Three craft projects for families making use of outgrown clothes 37 ON THE BOOKSHELF Great reads for the whole family 40 CHILD’S PLAY Could parent and toddler groups be harming your child? SEASONAL FOOD 43 ON YOUR PLATE How one school is changing the face of recyclable yoghurt pots 44 GET MORE ENERGY How to use nutrition and other tools to boost your energy levels 47 SEASONAL TREATS A selection of easy early spring eats for the whole family