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With many thanks to our inspirational contributors:

Juliet Ash, Jasmine Chin, Charlotte Comley, Francesca Davenport,

Mary English, Natalie Fee, Dawn Francis-Pester, Joan Gorman,

Hilary Gregson, Bella Griffin, Keith Hall, Kim Henry, Sandra Howgate,

Gill Kilner, Jo Middleton, Susan Jane Murray, Auromira Parks, Lou Lou

Pulford, Marina Robb, Janet Ross, Amy Schofield,

Richard Whitehead, Kate Williams.

The Green Parent magazine PO Box 104, East Hoathly, 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:

“When marketing my natural and ethical beauty company it really is essential that information about my products reaches an informed and responsive reader. I was delighted when my range was featured in The Green Parent, the response from readers was astounding. I have gained new customers in a brand new market.” Kate Logan of kateloganbeauty.com

“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, Canada, India, Pakistan and Egypt. 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 © 2008. 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 30th November 2008 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 using the form on page 71 or emailed to competitions@thegreenparent.co.uk . Please supply name, address, telephone number and email 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.

UK: £19.99/YEAR (6 ISSUES) EUROPE: £30/YEAR REST OF WORLD: £45/YEAR SUBSCRIBE TURN TO PAGE 64 TO GET GREEN PARENT DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR contents Education Special October/November 2008 Issue 25

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Main features 8Urban Jungle Lou Lou Pulford explores wildlife in our towns and cities.

12Is your child highly sensitive? How best to parent children who are very sensitive by Juliet Ash

47Your Health How to combat stress using natural therapies

Food and Drink 49What’s in season? Brain boosting food and what to forage for this autumn

14Woodland wonders Fun activities to play in the woods this autumn

16Living colourfully Using colour to enhance physical and mental wellbeing

Bumps, Birth and Beyond 19Babywearing Benefits How carrying a baby in a sling gives you more confidence as a parent

20Give Light Kim Henry visits a group of midwives in the Spanish mountains

23Breastfeeding and cancer Reducing the risk of breast cancer

Family Life 11Sunday Selection Reclaim relaxing family Sundays

18Off-shore News Bella Griffin goes to a wedding

22Spiritual Parenting Natalie Fee explores how to develop inner strength

82Smallholder’s Notes Janet Ross gets goats and they eat everything

Learning 25Natural Learning Gill Kilner debunks that myth that home-educated children don’t have a social life

26On The Bookshelf Great reads for the whole family

29Get Crafty Joan Gorman describes how to make a family tree

Health and Beauty 45Child Health Help with easing exam stress and the power of crystals

50Vegan Delights Using seasonal bounty we rustle up delectable dishes

House and Garden 55Home News What to do in the garden and a rooftop fit for rare birds

56Pumpkin Patch How to use every last bit of a pumpkin

58Secret Life of Plants The magic and mystery surrounding the apple tree

59Green Building Keith Hall explains how to save water (and money)

Green Travel 60On your Bike Explore Gloucestershire on two wheels

Ethical Fashion 61What’s hot? We discover what five ethical companies have in store for autumn/winter

Regulars 6 your letters 7 out and about – what’s going on in November? 62 what’s in the next issue of The Green Parent? 63 horoscopes 64 subscribe and get free natural products

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Competitions 19 win a natural baby carrier 68 board games to win 70 delicious vegan hamper 72 natural silk playcloths to win 74 win organic blankets 76 organic cotton trousers 78 luxurious vegan chocolates 80 beauty products to give away

PLUS FREE INSIDE: Green Kids magazine - this issue all about seeds

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Special Feature 29Education Discover how to encourage a love of reading and find out why dyslexia can be seen as a gift

Education Special

RECIPE FOR READING How to instill a passion for reading in our children Page 35

PAGES OF ID EAS, INSPI RATIO N & STORI ES

PLUS BACK TO NATURE 32 | THE GIFT OF DYSLEXIA 38 | GET CREATIVE 41

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EcoSourceBook 67packed with everything you need to know about green living from ethical dressing up to vegan chocolate

Everything you need for green living eco source book

Green Games

Educational fun for all the family 68

Inspiring Stories Families doing great things

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What’s inside? 68 learning new organic toy company and board games to win 70 green gifts vegan wines and recycled gifts 72 fashion have an eco halloween with ethical dressing up clothes and natural face paints 74 bumps and birth new waterbirth book and eco breastfeeding tops 76 real nappies meet our real nappy expert and get funky with colourful washables for autumn 78 eco living find yourself a gorgeous green bag 80 health and beauty vegan beauty treats

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