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With many thanks to our inspirational contributors:

Fi Bird, Laura Dunn, Mary English, Lisa Finn-Powell, Hilary Gregson,

Bella Griffin, Keith Hall, Carrie Hamm, Maddie Harland, Caroline Harmon,

Elaine Hills-Haney, Rebecca Holman, Gill Kilner, Angela King, Victoria Leith,

Jo Middleton, Auromira Parks, Nicky Solloway, Kate Williams

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.

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TURN TO PAGE 84 FOR OVER 30% OFF THE COVER PRICE! contents Learning Special October/November 2007 issue 19

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Main features 8Art of gratitude Why it’s good to be thankful

10Hiking with Kids Nicky Solloway strides off to the Dales with her brood

14Remember, remember. . . Green celebrations for bonfire night

28There were five in the bed Meet the families who co-sleep

Bumps, Birth and Beyond 19Elaine’s Diary The voyage of discovery

21Holistic Health Dealing with morning sickness

22The Journey H ow a woman’s body prepares for breastfeeding

25Baby led weaning Jo Middleton talks about how it works

Family Life 13Sunday Selection Reclaim relaxing family Sundays with our ideas

17Off-Shore News Bella Griffin takes us to where her daughter was found

106 Ten Simple Steps to encouraging a zest for life

Learning 33Natural Learning Gill Kilner finds a good clear out works wonders

34The Green Party How to throw an ethical party

38On the Bookshelf Great reads for the whole family

Health and Beauty 57Child Health Alternatives for aiding concentration and brain health

59Your Health The benefits of silver as a natural antibiotic

Food and Drink 61What’s In Season? Halloween recipes with Fi Bird

63Green Beans An animal-free diet for kids

64The Munchbox Great veggie ideas for packed lunch

66The Orchard Revolution Why English apples are making a come back

69Apple of my eye Juices and ciders put to the test

House and Garden 71Home News Off-grid living with a selection of cool gadgets

72The Permaculture Garden An introduction to autumn pleasures

77Secret Life of Plants The eco benefits of bamboo

78Green Building Keith Hall takes a look inside an earthship

Green Travel 81Let’s take a trip to... Norfolk Green places to stay and visit

Ethical Fashion 83Organic cotton Our pick of the best organic clothing for babies

Regulars 6 your letters 7 out and about: October 84 subscribe and save over 30% 86 horoscopes

Competitions 90 space toys to giveaway 90 win circus equipment 94 win an entire maternity wardrobe 96 homebirth kit to giveaway 98 win birth to potty set 100 natural cleaning set to win 102 goodies for the green garden 104 organic skincare gift boxes

PLUS FREE INSIDE: Green Kids magazine, this issue all about apples

Special feature 41Learning is Fun A 15 page special on all aspects of education from green nurseries to alternative colleges.

Learning Special

How green is your child’s school? Sustainable schools page 46

Learning is fun Eco toys page 51

Meet the family Home education for all ages page 52

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PLUS GREEN NURSERIES 42 | ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS 48 | GAMES 51

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87Ecosourcebook – packed with everything you need to know about greener living. Offering ideas and inspiration. Why not take a look inside?

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Everything you need for green living

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carbon cutting tips & competitions galore

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What’s inside? 88 food and drink seasonal squash risotto recipe and organic lunchbox treats 90 learning explore circus skills and walk to school week 94 fashion vegan tees and beautiful jewels 96 bumps and birth meet our pregnancy expert and new homebirth kits 98 real nappies selection of pumpkin inspired pants 100 house and garden fairtrade furniture and hydro power 104 health and beauty discover low carbon haircare from Yorkshire and read about innocent oils

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