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GREEN TRAVEL SPECIAL 40 RESPONSIBLE TOURISM How green is your holiday? Make

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sure that you choose the most ethical option from booking through to break. 44 EARTH EDUCATION Many children learn best through direct experience. The Sunship Earth programme encourages a love of nature by immersing children in the woods. 47 FAMILY FRIENDLY Looking for somewhere that doesn’t just accept children, but welcomes them with open arms? 51 UNDER THE STARS Camping can be a great bonding experience for the whole family. 54 LUXURY CAMPING We have chosen our favourite places where you can camp out and still enjoy a little luxury. 57 TRAVEL EXPERT Taking a sneaky walking break without the kids and exploring all the Black Mountains have to offer. 58 A YEAR OF TRAVEL Use this

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guide as inspiration when planning your holidays for 2012. IN DEPTH: GREEN BABIES 72 YOGA FOR MOTHERS How this ancient art can help you to find more time and peace in daily life and a short practice that you can do at home. 76 THE NATURAL WAY Exploring the

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decline in fertility in recent years and offering ideas for boosting fertility naturally. 79 NURTURING INSTINCT Breastfeeding

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Meat Free Mondays 4weeks’ worth of veggie recipes MAIN FEATURES 8 THE CONSCIOUS PARENT Being present for our children is an incredible gift we can offer as parents. 12 ON THE FINISH LINE One marathon runner and long-term breastfeeder shares how her body copes with the extremes. 17 COMPLAINT FREE WORLD Ever dreamt of living in a world free of complaints? One man envisioned just that and set up an organisation to change things. FAMILY LIFE 15 SUNDAY SELECTION Great family adventures for our favourite day of the week. 16 MODERN DAD How a pub walk can turn into a foray in the woods. 20 SPIRITUAL PARENTING Discovering who you truly are and living with authenticity. 98 CYCLE OF THE YEAR Planting broad beans and honouring goddess of fertility. LEARNING 26 EDUCATION NEWS Learning about the rainforest and exploring science. 26 IS SHE READING YET? Exploring our Early Years targets and whether they are healthy for child development. 29 PRINT YOUR OWN Using bits and pieces you can create your own cards and paper. 31 ON THE BOOKSHELF Great reads for the whole family.

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