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GO WILD SPECIAL 40 WILD CAMPING A mother and son adventure in the

Scottish highlands, exploring the Great Glen way by canoe. 44 GET INSPIRED Events and courses taking place this summer to get your family connected to nature 46 WILD SWIMMING Only a few generations ago, wild dipping was the only way to learn to swim. Here we share our favourite places for an outdoor swim 50 FORAGING FOR FOOD A foray into the undergrowth to

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find out whether it’s possible to make a family meal from wild ingredients IN DEPTH: GREEN BABIES 63 THE FIRST FEED Three mums share their stories of the first time they breastfed their babies 66 NAMING YOUR BABY How to create a beautiful naming

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Festival Fun Best summer events Green festivals MAIN FEATURES 8 PAYING ATTENTION As a basic need and a human right, we explain why children deserve all attention they need 14 MEAT FREE MONTH One family try out vegetarianism for 30 days. Is it good for health, wealth & family life? Read these diaries 18 SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Take these simple actions and create more clarity and space in all areas of your life FAMILY LIFE 13 SUNDAY SELECTION Great family adventures for our favourite day of the week 22 SPIRITUAL PARENTING The importance of tending the flowers in the maternal garden 23 GREEN TEENS How to nurture your teenager 26 MODERN DAD Three children enjoy a weekend alone with dad 98 CYCLE OF THE YEAR Celebrating the long days and starry skies of the Solstice LEARNING 28 EDUCATION NEWS Using days out as an educational resource 29 ALL AROUND THE WORLD We explore green schools in Bali, Brazil and ones made from bottles in Guatemala 31 CRAFT A GNOME HOME Use natural objects to make a home for fairies or gnomes 33 ON THE SHELF Great reads for the whole family

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