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Melissa Corkhill Amy Schofield info@thegreenparent.co.uk Lucy Corkhill Jez Harris art@thegreenparent.co.uk

Advertising Sales Space Marketing Brian Shilling, Emma Watson, Jayne Freeman Tel 01892 677740 Email sales@spacemarketing.co.uk

With many thanks to our inspirational contributors:

Limor Bashan, Fi Bird, Lorenza Clifford, Andrew Cullen, Mary English,

Hilary Gregson, Bella Griffin, Elaine Hills-Haney, Maddy Harland, Gill Kilner,

Victoria Leith, Catherine Mack, Jo Middleton, Auromira Parks, Laurent

Robert, James Russell, Annie Seeley, Amy Warburton.

The Green Parent magazine PO Box 104, Lewes, BN7 9AX www.thegreenparent.co.uk info@thegreenparent.co.uk Tel 01825 872858

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:

“Thank you for the great response I received from my advert. The Green Parent is the perfect media for me to promote my business.” Lee Ann, Usborne

“The Green Parent has provided a great magazine for Weleda to promote its natural bodycare range because it is a genuine publication that shares our brand values” Susie at Weleda

The Green Parent is printed by Cambrian Printers on recycled paper using vegetable-based inks. Distributed by Diamond Magazine Distribution Ltd throughout the UK, USA and Canada. The Green Parent is a member of INK (independent news collective), an association of radical and alternative publishers. The Green Parent is published by Green Parent Publications © 2007. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without permission is strictly prohibited. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy we cannot take responsibility for losses resulting from publishing errors, however caused. The opinions expressed in this publication are not to be considered those of the publisher, who accepts no liability of any nature arising out of or in connection with the contents of this magazine.

Competition guidelines Entering a competition will be seen as acceptance of these rules • The closing date for competitions is 31st May 2007 unless otherwise stated • Only one entry per person per competition is permitted • No responsibility is accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged in the post • Entries can be sent to the address above or emailed to competitions@thegreenparent.co.uk . Please supply name, address, telephone number and email address and mark clearly which competition you are entering • Illegible or incomplete entries will not be accepted • No cash alternative to any prize is offered • The editor’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into • Your details will not be passed onto any third parties except where you have requested promotional literature. The winner’s details may be passed to the company in question in order that they can send the prize.

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TURN TO PAGE 73 FOR THIS MONTHS FREE GIFT contents Flight Free Travel Special June/July 2007 issue 17

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Main features 8Daddy Love The challenges of modern fatherhood

12Away with the fairies Magical summer activities for families

16From here to paternity Andrew Cullen shares his pregnancy diary

20Meet a mum Where to find your tribe

Bumps, birth and beyond 23Elaine’s Diary The early days of motherhood

53Your Health Organic toiletries for the man in your life

Food and Drink 55What’s in season? Pick your own farms and nutrition

56Flaming Good Food Vegetarian BBQ treats

House and Garden 59Home News What to grow in the garden now

60Water, fun and sun The permaculture garden in the summer

25Kangaroo care How to care for a premature baby

28Breast is best A dad’s guide to breastfeeding

Family Life 11Sunday Selection Reclaiming relaxing family Sundays with our guide

15Off-shore news Bella Griffin shares her story of life in a Miao village

19Dad’s delights Eco gifts and gadgetry for Father’s Day

74Parentcoach Lorenza Clifford has great expectations

90Ten Simple Steps to happy holidays with Victoria Leith

Learning 31Natural learning Gill Kilner talks about autonomous education

32On the bookshelf Inspirational reads for young and old

Health and Beauty 18Holistic Health How to heal men’s hearts and listen to our sons

51Child Health How to help your child deal with stress and anxiety

63Secret life of plants The sweet mysteries of oranges and lemons

Ethical money 64Paternity rights Money saving tips for new Dads

Green Travel 65Let’s take a trip to… Cumbria Find green places to stay and visit

Ethical fashion 67What’s hot? A look at ethical clothes for men

Regulars 3 welcome 6 letters 7 out and about: what’s on in June 71 horoscopes 72 coming next issue 73 how to subscribe

Competitions

27 Three beautiful slings to giveaway

49 Win a luxury family break

53 Luxury giftbox for men

73 Organic sun lotion for all new

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77 Win a case of organic wine

81 Beautiful jewellery to giveaway

81 Bamboo clothes for kids

83 Win a New Parent Survival Box

85 Newborn nappies to giveaway

88 Win herbal hair balsam

PLUS FREE INSIDE: Green Kids magazine about water conservation.

Special feature: 35Flight-free travel Fun family holidays without boarding a plane. Discover how to be a responsible tourist with our thirteen page guide.

Flight Free Travel

Flight Free Travel

As a society we travel further today than we have ever done before. With the advent of budget flights, the cost to the passenger may be low but the cost to the environment is sky high. CO2 emissions from aircraft doubled in the decade between 1990 and 2000 and these are combined with nitrogen and sulphur emissions, tripling the impact. The pretty white trails across the sky

- contrails - are also thought to contribute to global warming. In seeking to avoid plane travel we have come across a whole variety of fun and exciting breaks for families here in the UK. In this special flight free travel section we share some of our favourites, take a long hard look at the aviation industry and discover how to be a responsible tourist. Enjoy wonderful low-carbon summer holidays!

Contents: 36 How to be a responsible tourist 39 The truth about flying 42 Our favourite holidays 45 Happy campers 47 Rough it in style: eco-camping gear 49 WIN a luxury family holiday

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75Ecosourcebook - packed with everything you need to know about greener living. Offering ideas and inspiration. Take a look inside.

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Everything you need for green living

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LEARNING

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carbon cutting tips & competitions galore

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What’s inside? 76 food and drink win a case of organic wine and discover the fine art of tea 78 learning forest friendly crafts and wildlife events 80 fashion eco beachwear and freshwater jewels 82 bumps and birth water birth and gorgeous gifts 84 real nappies real nappy expert and funky swimpants 86 house and garden eco-renovate your home and improve the soil 88 health and beauty the best natural anti ageing skincare products and bathtime solutions

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