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Carnival of nursing in public
Saturday, 3 Jul, 2010 – 5:11 | No Comment
Carnival of nursing in public

Alas my days of breastfeeding Little Miss Green are long over. She was breastfed until she was 2, which I felt immensely proud of.
I felt a great sense of achievement because it wasn’t easy. She …

How to get kids outdoors
Monday, 21 Jun, 2010 – 5:26 | 5 Comments
How to get kids outdoors

This month I must have slipped off the radar for the fabulous Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama.
The topic was so great, however, that I wanted to post up …

National Bug Busting Day - June 15th
Monday, 14 Jun, 2010 – 5:00 | No Comment
National Bug Busting Day - June 15th

Campaigning to tackle the massive problem of head lice, June 15th 2010, is the Department of Health’s National Bug Busting Day.
On this day, families everywhere are encouraged to check their hair for traces of head …

Refugee week - Different Pasts, Shared Future.
Thursday, 10 Jun, 2010 – 5:00 | 2 Comments
Refugee week - Different Pasts, Shared Future.

Refugee week runs from 14-20 June 2010. Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities.
The …

How has your day been?
Monday, 10 May, 2010 – 6:11 | 24 Comments
How has your day been?

This month’s theme for the Carnival of Natural Parenting is “Role model” We’ve been asked how our style of natural parenting has inspired someone else.
I found this hard to write because it can sound as …

Honey bees in decline
Friday, 7 May, 2010 – 5:28 | No Comment
Honey bees in decline

To finish our celebration of National Honey week, it’s time to think about the furry workers who make the honey for us!
So far we’ve looked at the amazing healing powers of manuka honey, looked at …

Parenting Advice - Carnival of natural parenting
Sunday, 18 Apr, 2010 – 10:06 | 9 Comments
Parenting Advice - Carnival of natural parenting

Last week, Lauren and Dionna ran their wonderful Carnival of natural parenting. The theme was to write a ‘Dear Abby‘ style letter about parenting.
At that time I had nothing to ask, nothing I needed wisdom …

A tiny word with a powerful impact
Saturday, 17 Apr, 2010 – 5:00 | 26 Comments
A tiny word with a powerful impact

This post is written for inclusion in the Carnival of Gentle Discipline hosted by Paige @ Baby Dust Diaries. All week, April 26-30, we will be featuring essays about non-punitive discipline. See the …

Appetite for action
Wednesday, 7 Apr, 2010 – 5:00 | No Comment
Appetite for action

Appetite for Action, in conjunction with Sky and Global Action Plan, are running a campaign to help schools make small changes that make a big difference.
All primary schools are encouraged to take part and we …

Summerton Mill - where magical things happen
Saturday, 3 Apr, 2010 – 8:34 | No Comment
Summerton Mill - where magical things happen

I remember it being a real challenge to find anything savoury I was happy for Little miss Green to watch when she was a toddler.
I hated most of the messages many children’s TV programmes were …