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Louise Birchmore runs the hugely successful fairtrade company Believe You Can. In her previous job as a designer of high street fashion she soon realised how unethical the retail industry is, especially during trips to China. Here she shares her story. more
One thing I love about living in the country is our many encounters with wild animals, as well as our own much loved livestock. I thank Joel, our pet dog, for a lot of these as it is during the daily dog walk that many of our best nature spots occur. […] more
Fancy making your own Christmas presents and decorations this year? From a woolly winter hat to festive garlands, a sweet lavender doll to felted wool playthings, take a look at these ideas for some inspiration. […] more
Read the report on what's actually in the medicine that has been used by parents for decades at the first onset of a cold or to help with teething troubles? Natalie Fee address one mother's concerns about guilt surrounding her children's health. […] more
We can save the planet from climate change and forest destruction - and can produce enough food for everyone without factory farming, new research from Friends of the Earth and Compassion in World Farming shows. […] more
Extended breastfeeding is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children. Here, one mother shares her story of breastfeeding her toddler and how it helped to heal emotional wounds. more
Any birthday should be a joyous celebration and your child's birthday must rate amongst the very best days of the year. So why do so many of us find birthday parties stressful? Dawn Francis-Pester debunks some myths. more
A top dentist is advising people to avoid using toothpaste containing certain ingredients, such as SLS which can be absorbed into our bodies each time we brush our teeth. The warning comes as increasing evidence shows oral health is intrinsically linked to overall wellbeing. Try our natural toothpaste recipes. […] more
With today's news about the Badman report on the monitoring of Home Educated families, this conference seems more vital and timely than ever. The first unschooling conference will take place in London on 25th July and will play host to a number of key speakers. […] more
Hayfever can be an itchy, irritating thing to suffer with in the springtime. We look at what causes it, and try out a range of natural remedies to help soothe the discomfort. So if your child suffers from this seasonal problem read on to find out why garlic and dark green foods are beneficial. […] more
On Monday, the Chinese welcome in the Year of the Ox. The Chinese New Year is a vibrant festival and great fun to celebrate at home with traditional food, handmade lanterns, storytelling and music. Here are a few ideas for creating your own celebration with your family. […] more
As we head into the last week of Buy Nothing Month, Jez Harris, Green Parent art director finally gets his act together to blog about his family's experiences and reveals that he almost had to leave his job! […] More
Yay - we have completed over a week of non-consumerism - almost! There have been one or two slip ups in our Buy Nothing Month challenge. Read on to find out how and why we gave in to temptation! […] More
This is day five of our month of non consumerism and we managed to get past the shops in the village without purchasing anything. We're running short on a few food items already so will have to get creative in the kitchen. The whole experience so far has been great though. […] More
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