The Green Parent

02/12/2025

Get your skates on!⛸️Tickets for Winter Funland❄️ - Olympia, London and NEC Birmingham on sale now! A great opportunity to wear your Christmas jumpers and get into the festive spirit….without worrying about the weather! Expect plenty of Christmas magic, with all the fun of the fair and a spectacular circus show. They’ll be lots of smiles on the ice rink too, whether you’re gliding along like a pro or wobbling along with the help of one of our penguins🐧! Watch out for the mischievous elves and other characters who’ll be popping up around the event to pose for photos and help you make some special memories.
https://www.winterfunland.com

02/12/2025

🎄Looking for present ideas for a toddler? Download our free gift guide and discover games, bikes and cute play things 🛴🧸
https://thegreenparent.co.uk/featured/download-our-christmas-gift-guide/

Lorena Canals
Le Toy Van
Cuddledry
Blue Brontide
JoJo Maman Bébé
BrüMate
Natural Baby Shower
TokTok Bikes Australia
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
BANWOOD
Orchard Toys Ltd
tickit education
Myriad Natural Toys & Crafts

02/12/2025

It’s that time of year when kids start asking for phones for Christmas—and plenty of parents feel torn between keeping them happy and losing control. Both my kids know they’re not getting smartphones til they are at least 16- my daughter thought maybe she could get around us by appealing directly to the big lad at the North Pole in a letter we *ahem* accidentally intercepted- nice try, kid!
After everything we’ve read and seen, the harm social media and constant connectivity are doing to kids is undeniable. Smartphones pull children out of the real world, kill outside time, warp their behaviour, speed them into problems they’re not ready for, and expose them to risks they don’t need. So many parents feel this, but we need to keep saying it out loud.
I recently became an ambassador for the UK’s , alongside and , because-although the tide is turning—we need to normalize the conversation about rethinking the role of phones in our kids’ lives.
The best parts of childhood don’t glow, vibrate, or need charging. And the more families who join the smartphone-free bubble, the stronger it gets.
Click the link in my bio to learn more about Smartphone Free Childhood, the damage they cause, alternative suggestions, and how to help your kids grow up slower, safer, and healthier.
This Christmas, let’s protect what’s left of childhood.

01/12/2025

Download our Christmas Gift Guide 2025 here 🎁
We know how tricky it can be to find the perfect Christmas present, especially when you want to choose something truly sustainable. This collection of our favourite finds is here to help. From babies to teens, beauty to food and home, every item has been sourced from companies we love and trust for their ethics, sustainability, and long-lasting quality. If you find this guide helpful, please share it, as supporting small businesses and the people behind these products makes a real difference.
https://thegreenparent.co.uk/featured/download-our-christmas-gift-guide/



Green Toys
Sophie la girafe, official UK
Little Green Radicals
organic zoo
Moonlit Mill
Babipur
Frugi Organic Cotton Clothes
Myriad Natural Toys & Crafts
Abrams and Chronicle Books
Pure Earth Collection - Plastic Free Kids Brand
Blue Brontide
Little Mouse - Clothes and gifts for tiny and not so tiny babies

29/11/2025

❄️Our new winter edition is themed around connection and is available to order now 🤗

In this issue, James Dixon writes about the dying art of parenting as a community and how we can rebuild a village around our families, returning to a more instinctive, communal approach to caregiving. Esther Jones explains why we need to deschool ourselves in order to unschool our children. We interview Lauren St John about her follow-up to the children’s favourite White Giraffe. Katie-Jane Wright shares her love of crystals and suggests simple ways to work with and connect to their power. We dig deep into the hazards of microplastics and how to reduce children’s exposure to them. We also learn about the life of a family of five (plus two dogs) living on a boat, explore the importance of eating together with easy family recipes to share, and head off to Cyprus for a week-long learning adventure with Jennifer M. S. Roberts and her home-educated son.

With the festive season in full swing, we also offer ideas on how to slow down this Christmas, choosing presence over perfection, along with our gift guide featuring ethical, sustainable presents for all the family that will last. There are plenty more ideas too, including dates for your diary in December and January, with seasonal celebrations and family-friendly activities. Plus, enter our competitions to win bubble pollinator kits, beauty experiences, Akamuti vouchers, and gorgeous tins for storing your seeds.

Buy the new issue below and get a free interactive digital download to read while you wait for your magazine in the post, (check your confirmation email for details on how to access the download).

https://link.thegreenparent.co.uk/buy128

Wishing you a connected and green festive season and New Year.

We’re more than just a magazine. This is a community united by a desire to raise our kids with conscience. This is for those of you who trust your children, believe in respectful parenting and want your kids to have the freedom to be a bit wild!

28/11/2025

Sign up for a free account below to read our 19 free things to do with your family this December 🎄
https://thegreenparent.co.uk/ #/portal/signup

Frosty walks, advent kindness, finger knitting and pine-needle biscuits. Simplify your Christmas for a stress-free festive season.

24/11/2025

❄️⛄🎅Winter Funland – one of the biggest indoor Christmas family extravaganzas in Europe – is coming to Olympia, London and NEC, Birmingham

From 12th December to 4th January 2026, The Grand Hall, Olympia will host a magical winter wonderland, with unlimited funfair rides, ice rink, a fun-filled festive circus show and more all included in the price of each ticket. How much fun can you pack in?

At Birmingham NEC 6th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026, it’s the perfect Christmas experience for all the family where you can enjoy 4 hours of unlimited funfair rides, skate on our gigantic ice rink, visit our amazing festival circus and watch our extreme motorbike show. Even Santa will be visiting to chat to families and have pictures– all included in your ticket price!

Treat your loved ones to an unforgettable Christmas and book your tickets for Winter Funland, where one ticket covers all the fun!

https://www.winterfunland.com/tickets-winter-funland/

10/11/2025

Looking to get your little ones pedalling into adventure? 🚴‍♀️

Frog Bikes - the lightweight kids' bike is offering 15% off their award-winning first pedal and hybrid bikes for Black Friday! 🌱💚

Perfect for growing explorers, Frog’s lightweight bikes are designed with sustainability, safety, and fun in mind - making them a top pick for green-minded parents.

🛒 Offer valid for a limited time - don’t miss out!

📍 Shop now and ride into a greener future: www.frogbikes.com

08/11/2025

✨ A Childhood Rooted in Nature ✨

In the heart of Ashdown Forest, Michael Hall Waldorf School offers education for ages 2–18 that values connection, creativity, and balance.

From the gentle rhythms of Early Childhood to the curiosity of the Lower and Middle School and the independence of the Upper School, every stage meets children where they are.

Lessons unfold through story, art, movement, and time in nature — helping young people grow into capable, compassionate individuals.

💫 Celebrating 100 years of Michael Hall — learning at a human pace, guided by imagination and individuality. https://www.michaelhall.co.uk

04/11/2025

Elephant Box make a whole range of durable, toxin free and versatile food containers; all made to make life a little bit better.🍱
Make it easier to batch cook, use up leftovers and take food out with you. That'll add up to less food waste and a happier healthier lunch time ☺️
And don't forget their famous 100% Stainless Steel Washing Up Bowl. The last washing up bowl you'll ever need to buy.
Shop the range here: https://elephantbox.co.uk

04/11/2025

"When we cook food from scratch for our families, we are in control of the ingredients. In a world of convenience and processed foods that’s a powerful thing". 🍅🍆🌽
Lou Robbie encourages everyone to make use of their freezer and shares a few lunchbox recipes 👇

Lou Robbie encourages everyone to make use of their freezer and shares a few lunchbox recipes from her new book Make & Freeze