Innholdsfortegnelse for April - May 2025 i The Green Parent

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JOHN SHAHABEDDIN A foraging expert, father of two, author, photographer, educator, and creator of The Grizzly Forager, an online foraging resource about foraging with kids, John lives in rural Northumberland with his wife and children. When he’s not writing, you’ll likely find John in the forest hunting for wild plants and mushrooms, or being a convenient platform for reaching berries! “It’s been a dream of mine for many years to write a book and soon it’ll be a dream that I’ll be able to actually hold in my hands!” Find out more about this foraging family’s life on page 60. BROGEN MURPHY After graduating with a degree in Zoology from the University of Cambridge, Brogen set about trying to figure out how best to save the world. After a (very)…

"I was on a ward with women who had been in labour for four or five days, it was really loud, bright lights, no-one was sleeping. And there were people from Bounty coming round wanting to get my data “I’m a journalist. After university, I started working at a local newspaper, then moved to the news desk at The Telegraph. I specialised in music writing for a bit, then, during a period of a kind of recovery moved into science, ecology and nature journalism. Matrescence is my most recent book. During pregnancy, I had a creeping realisation that my assumptions about pregnancy and motherhood were about to be challenged. Starting a family, I had no idea what it was like to be pregnant, to give birth, to become a mother…

“The years Hepworth spent in a tiny home with her husband and young children were endlessly busy as she tried to carve out time to make art whenever she could” I know what it feels like to juggle different identities, and yet how the creative act of being a mother also nurtures and feeds into other areas of my life. Art history past and present is littered with examples of mothers who have sustained a successful creative practice, even if they admit the balance has been almost impossible at times (especially when their children were young). Fathers also undoubtedly experience changes when becoming parents, particularly those who are full-time carers. Here I’m going to focus on the lives of women who have balanced the act of being a mother with…

Jemma Goulds is founder of thimbleandtwig.com - when her kids got given a mud kitchen by their grandparents she came up with plenty of fun, play ideas: MAKE A MUD KITCHEN CAFE Make signs, menus, chalkboards and more to create an authentic café experience! SET UP AN OUTDOOR SHOP. Take a table outside and use your mud kitchen to make some mud pies to sell. Price them up and make some pebble currency and you're ready to go! MAKE HERBAL TEA A firm favourite for our kids is to collect petals and herbs that are growing in the garden and infuse them with hot water to make tea. USE REAL INGREDIENTS - it's a great way to use up old food - out of date porridge oats can be mixed with…

Make a Poetry Poster Rachel Garlinghouse is a transracial adoptive mother of four, writing about her family journey at whitesugarbrownsugar.com. She likes to teach her children about Black history at every opportunity. “April is National Poetry Month. I feel like every special month or holiday is a great opportunity to teach our children about Black history. Making a poetry poster is a great activity for a child of any age. Older children can do online research on poets, while younger children can listen to you read a book and illustrate either the poet or one of the poems. If the poet is living, see if you can e-mail your child's art, along with a letter. You never knowyou may get a response!”…

Winnie the Pooh Easter Hunt Jane Riordan and Andrew Grey £7.99 Farshore This lovely book certainly got us excited for Easter and the emergence of spring time! We love all things Winnie the Pooh and it was lovely to explore a different story featuring the characters we know and love so well. The images are beautiful scenes from all around 100 acre wood. We really liked how the book had plants, birds, and animals that Lyra could spot on each page. This book was a real adventure, and we'll enjoy it for many years to come. Abby R Earth Song Susan Reed £7.99 Barefoot Books Wow we loved this book! Another beautiful Barefoot Book to add to our collection. The front cover and illustrations throughout were so colourful and eyecatching,…

Things get thrilling when thirteen-year-old Astrid and her little sister Indie are accidentally stranded in this beautiful, yet dangerous, place with only a rucksack and a phone without a signal. With a background in climate activism and low-carbon technologies, Brogen is the perfect person to tell the story of the sisters’ adventure. Can you whizz us through the book’s plot? It’s set in a near-future Britain where most of Northern England and southern Scotland has been converted into a vast rewilding project. So you've got wolves, bear lynx, elk, bison and wild boar roaming around free in this sort of magical patchwork wilderness of meadow and forest and scrub. And thousands of square miles are entirely a no people zone; only crossed by a high speed rail line that goes…

"We moved to our home a few years ago, drawn by its quiet picturesque setting and chocolate box cottage surroundings. Our cottage is old, a little whimsical and cosy and most certainly full of character! We’ve put a lot of love into transforming what was once a very plain house that had been neglected over the years into a welcoming, magical space that reflects our personalities, the personality of the home and village and of course our love for nature. Wiltshire is a beautiful county with its picturesque countryside, rich history, and strong sense of community. I grew up in nearby Avebury, and it feels like a timeless place, perfect for creating memories and exploring the beauty of the seasons. When we first saw the house, we knew it had…

My wife Christina and I have always liked the outdoors. Shortly after university, we converted an old van into a motorhome to travel around the Highlands of Scotland and other parts of the UK over weekends and for summer breaks. Both of us had limited knowledge of foraging, having only gathered blackberries and raspberries when we were children. But we started to dabble while on the road and visiting the forests and woodlands of the UK, gathering easy wild foods, such as bilberries, apples, elderflowers and raspberries. When we found out we were having Arthur, we were living in the city. We knew we wanted to move somewhere more rural at some point, but we had no intention of moving quite yet. However, I got excited and started looking at…

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) Intense and aromatic, this plant is also known by its alternative name: horse parsley. It is a biennial plant in the carrot family and is believed by some to be one of the best wild vegetables of spring. Young shoots and leaves can be eaten raw in salads. Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Also known as hedge garlic, its leaves have a mild, peppery garlic flavour. It flowers in April and May and is a member of the cabbage family. Its other common name, Jack by the hedge, comes from its garlic-like aroma when the leaves are crushed. Cook it as you would spinach in a blend of greens as it’s quite bitter! Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) A common annual herb with rounded leaves that are considered by…

♡ the Green Parent LOVES 2025 Off with a Whizz The Whizz Balance Bike is set to transform early riding experiences for children from two to five years old. With a focus on safety, durability, and fun, this innovative balance bike is perfect for both indoor play and outdoor adventures. Weighing just 3.5kg, this super lightweight design empowers little adventurers to build confidence and essential balance skills. With the adjustable seat height this will grow with your child for years of use, has a built-in footrest and puncture-proof tyres. Available at tickit.co.uk for £69.99. SAVE THE DATE: There are plenty of walking festivals taking place in May – we love the look of the events planned for the National Forest festival nationalforest.org, which takes place from 16-26 May…

Cycling Electric, aside from publishing reviews week-in week-out on their website, plus a bi-annual magazine, also puts on a roadshow that stops in Leeds, Bath, and twice in London. Here you can try a variety of electric bikes, including cargo bikes for parents, on a closed circuit with experts on hand to answer your questions. cyclingelectric.com 27 April - Odd Down Cycle Track Bath, 18 May - Lee Valley VeloPark London, 8 June -The Brownlee Centre, Leeds, 7 September - Herne Hill Velodrome Book your tickets at eventbrite.com; search: Cycling Electric Demo Get money off your tickets with the codes: TGP25 – Single Ticket (25% discount) and TGP50 -Couple Ticket (50% discount)…

Aries MAR 21 - APR 19 Spring is a time of new beginnings for you as the Sun journeys through your sign, enabling you to make progress with desires and ambitions. However, you may want to spend a little time getting clear on exactly what those personal desires and ambitions are and whether they serve your soul, because Neptune’s arrival in your sign heralds a totally new way of being. Now is the time to let go of your old self and embrace a new you. Cancer JUN 21 - JUL 22 April is a key month for you when dramatic events could occur and it’s important not to lose sight of where you are going, because you could, if you manage to avoid destructive power struggles, make great headway…

Each alternative education model offers a unique perspective on learning, catering to different children’s needs and strengths. While the Froebelian and Montessori methods emphasize early childhood development through play and hands-on activities, the Steiner approach fosters creativity and holistic growth. Democratic education prioritizes student agency, and Forest School immerses children in nature for experiential learning. The Reggio Emilia approach nurtures self-expression and collaborative learning through creative exploration. As education continues to evolve, these approaches provide valuable alternatives to traditional schooling, offering children opportunities to learn in ways that align with their interests, abilities, and developmental stages. Froebelian Education Developed by Friedrich Froebel in the 19th century, Froebelian education emphasizes play-based learning, recognizing that young children learn best through exploration and creativity. Froebel, who coined the term “kindergarten,” designed an approach…

VISIT: Forest School Association - The FSA is the professional body and UK-wide voice for Forest School, offering a wealth of information, including a comprehensive reading list and resources for practitioners and parents. forestschoolassociation.org WATCH: What are Forest Schools? In this talk, Joan Whelan explores the concept of Forest Schools, discussing their origins, implementation, and the benefits of nature-based education. ted.com LEARN: Check out Roots to Branches - The Power of Nature Based Education. In this TED talk, Mary Skopec discusses how nature-based education immerses students in learning environments that foster connections to the world and each other, transforming educational experiences across all ages. LISTEN: The Forest School Podcast is hosted by qualified Forest School practitioners, this podcast delves into various topics related to outdoor education, sharing experiences, tips, and…

Dublin Steiner School WHERE: Dublin WEB: dublinsteiner.com The school’s focus is on creativity, developing emotional intelligence, and on cultivating a love of learning as an end in itself, rather than as a means to an end. In Waldorf education, outdoor play and natural experiences are not an ‘extra’ at school, but crucial elements that lie at the heart of the student experience and provide the foundation for much essential learning Nature Kindergarten WHERE: Bray, Co. Wicklow WEB: parkchildcare.ie Nestled in a small forest in north County Wicklow, is a unique classroom where the walls change colour every day and the ceiling is a kaleidoscope of hues of blues, whites and greys. A classroom where children aged three to six immerse themselves in nature and learn through it. NORTHERN IRELAND Holywood…

I’ve loved putting together this Creativity special edition of The Green Parent. Inside you’ll get tips and ideas on how to grow your creative side whilst raising kids – yes it is possible! You don’t have to put that part of you aside when you become a parent. Creativity has always been a big part of our home educating life. With my older two, we had regular art journaling sessions and basically they created stuff all day long! When my eldest was ten I read The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. There was a definite shift in our family once the kids reached their middle years – I had a bit more time and space to myself and I ended up doing a group course with an art therapist. It…

BRILLIANT BLOSSOM Take part in free events and activities at Morden Hall Park from 20 – 28 April to share the joy and beauty of blossom in spring. Try tai chi beneath the blooms – learn the exercises and routines that form part of this centuries-old Chinese martial art, make cherry blossom origami or go on a creative writing walk with Dr Michelle Asantewa. Find out more at nationaltrust.org.uk. Spaceship Earth The Edinburgh Science Festival is full of explosive shows and hands-on activities for families. This year it runs from 5 – 20 April and explores the challenges of living on a planet with finite resources, with the theme Spaceship Earth. Hire outdoor Explorer kits to use around Dynamic Earth or join NASA astronaut and oceanographer, Dr. Kathy Sullivan at…

“I’m of Jamaican heritage and came to the UK when I was only two years old. So I don’t have any a comprehensive memory of Jamaica. There’s a sense of slight disconnect because I wasn't really connected to my paternal family growing up. I wasn't the most studious of students, but went to University to study science; I’ve always been fascinated with the way things work. I had a baby, and she had seborrheic dermatitis and eczema all over her body. I found it relatively easy to find non-toxic products for her skin, but incredibly difficult to find kind, natural products for her beautiful and abundant Afro textured hair. Toxic products are a particular problem in products marketed to Black women; Silent Spring found that 8 out of 10 had…

Frog Bikes Frog Bikes offers lightweight, premium kids' bikes designed in Great Britain with child-specific components for safety and easy riding. Tailored to various age groups, these research-led bikes promote confidence and fun. Environmentally conscious, they use sustainable materials and exceed safety standards. www.frogbikes.com Izmi Baby Carriers AWARD WINNING BABY WRAPS AND CARRIERS. We got fed up with bulky baby carriers. So we designed an ultralight, compact baby carrier that fits in your bag. Then we made one for toddlers - because little legs get tired. Make life easy: Just get an Izmi. IzmiBaby.com Middle-earth Yoga Take your yoga practice on an epic journey! Tolkien lovers are inspired to their practice with these beautiful The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbitinspired mats. These non-slip mats are biodegradable, longer and…

Magic of Creativity Marlene McBride of MommiNation reckons we should all give our little ones a paintbrush and let the magic unfold. “Exposing your children to painting can ignite a deep appreciation for creative arts and help them understand the value of artistic expression. They will gain a newfound admiration for creative geniuses and may even aspire to follow in their footsteps someday. This passion for the arts can inspire a fulfilling, creative path in the future. It can also teach the importance of patience. And help them develop motor skills and boost observation skills too." mommination.com…

Hayley Bisofsky-Pope (@stovesincoves) shares her top tips for creating your mud kitchen WATER - supplying water allows children to create potions, recipes and concoctions, however, it's a good idea to ration this by providing a watering can or similar rather than unlimited access. This also allows parents a great opportunity to teach little ones about the importance of preserving our natural resources, and the impact unnecessary waste has on our environment. ACCESSORIES - whenever you pass a charity shop, keep an eye open for any cute kitchen accessories. Look for metal teapots, old pots, pans and wooden bowls. As children grow and become more careful, add in china tea cups and pretty plates. It's also a lovely touch to add props such as old telephones and vintage toy tills, so…

Mum, I’m bored! Puts you on the spot, right? You might even feel like you're a bad parent. Most of us pressured to solve this "problem" right away. We usually respond to our kids’ boredom by providing technological entertainment or structured activities. But that's actually counter-productive. Children need to encounter and engage with the raw stuff that life is made of: unstructured time. Why is unstructured time so important for your child's healthy development? One of our biggest challenges as adults, and even as teenagers, is learning to manage our time well. So it's essential for children to start encountering the experience of deciding for themselves how to use periods of unstructured time. Maybe even more important, unstructured time gives children the opportunity to explore their inner and outer worlds,…

1. Forest Fern Hideaway The perfect spot to hide out and observe the natural world going by, this lovely forest peephole will let young explorers view nature from a variety of angles and through varied lenses with its clever built-in windows, too! £600.80, littlewhispers.co.uk 2. Rope Ladder Unleash adventurous imaginations with this rope ladder crafted with sustainable woods and weather resistant ropes. It’s ideal for adding verticality to playtime and developing key physical skills. £16.99,jaqueslondon.co.uk 3. Personalised Swing Get your choice of engraving carved into this oak circular swing. It conies with 5 metres of rope and is designed to be strung from a tree. £129.50, theengravedoakcompany.co.uk 4. Build Your Own Bat Box Simple instructions and predrilled holes make this an easy first building project. Place in a sunny, sheltered…

4 WAYS TO HAVE A DIGI DETOX A digital detox is about creating intentional moments to disconnect and recharge. The benefits are profound, ranging from improved focus to better mental health. If the thought of unplugging feels daunting, you’re not alone. The key is to start small and create manageable habits. Set Tech-Free Zones: Designate screen-free areas in your home, such as the bedroom or dining room. Schedule “No Tech” Times: Block out specific times of the day to step away from devices. Reconnect with Hobbies: Use your tech-free time to revisit hobbies like reading, gardening, or cooking. Take Social Media Breaks: Try logging out of social platforms for a day or even a week.…

CARVE TIME OUT Annie Ridout is a mum of three, journalist, poet and author. Get her permission slip for being a slothful creative on Substack. This Family Wellness Month in May, she’s writing about how to carve out space and downtime for yourself. annieridout.substack.com “What surprised me most about becoming a mother was that I was expected to be available for my baby at all times. This took some getting used to. I soon realised that time alone was really important to me. Here are some of the ways I’ve found it. If you have a partner, parent or childcare help - go for a run or walk first thing in the morning. I do a 10-minute run around the block. I listen to a podcast, and really relish that time.…

The goal for parents has traditionally been to ‘childproof’ our homes using equipment to keep kids safe, such as stair gates, cupboard locks, plug covers, corner protectors and fire guards. In doing this, we create a very safe space where the kids can move around freely without the risk of falling, bumping, banging, burning or blowing themselves up. But this environment isn’t a genuine reflection of the real world; hazards and risks are everywhere and are, for the most part, largely unavoidable. Risk is therefore something we believe that kids need to learn about from a very early age, and we can do this through education and managed exposure to hazards. We’ve never really had any child-safety equipment in our home. With no stair gates, Arthur and Sybbie learned very…

Life can be a bit of a whirlwind. We’re all busier than ever before, but many of us want to eat more conscientiously and let vegetables take centre stage. How do we eat foods that are planet friendly and life friendly? We need to get clever with veg! I strongly believe that food can be a source for good in the world. Most of us know that the best thing we can do for the planet is to eat less meat and more veg. Back in 2003 I began making pies after training at Leith’s School of Food and Wine. I’m all about packing more veg into your cooking and some finding new ways to cut down on food waste. Here are some of my favourite recipes that have a…

With the right approach, patience, and practice, your child will be riding confidently in no time. We’ve partnered with Frog Bikes the experts in kids’ bikes, to bring you this simple guide, making the experience fun and rewarding for both of you. 1 Start with the right size bike Before you begin, ensure your child has the right size bike. When sitting on the saddle, their feet should be flat on the ground with their knees slightly bent, this will help them maintain balance and control. While stabilisers (training wheels) can be tempting, they can hinder balance development. A balance bike is a great alternative, allowing children to focus on balance first before learning to pedal. ‘A balance bike allows children to focus on balance first before learning to pedal’ 2 Get…

Sarah and I live on the Northern fringes of Norwich. Our youngest, Django is thirteen and home educated and our three other kids are in their twenties. They visit and stay with us often. For us a family dinner with all of us at the table is a bit of a ritual and an important part of the day. We also love to sit around together playing games. We’ve created areas for all the kids to practice tai chi, their artistic pursuits and music. The older children struggled in the school system. Each of them flourished after leaving school. Sarah was adamant when Django was born that we would home educate. The journey has been fun and we can see the positive effects for our son. It’s not just about…

Ruskin Mill Trust WHERE: Freeman College in Sheffield WEB: rmt.org Freeman College welcomes visits by appointment. As a provision of Ruskin Mill Trust, the College offers exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autism and learning difficulties. Alongside the urban environment of the college, there is a nine-acre biodynamic market garden at High Riggs. Students grow the produce used in the residential homes, in the Fusion Café and the canteen at Freeman College. Placements are offered on either a day or residential basis, for young people aged 16-25. Calder Steiner School WHERE: Cragg Vale, West Yorks WEB: caldersteiner.org.uk Children aged from three to five spend time playing in the woods, fields and gardens around…

MAKING CURRY FEASTS Check out the vegan onion bhajis recipe at asaucykitchen.com – taking curry feasts to a WHOLE new level! LEARNING ABOUT SHIPS From a long line of sea-faring, ship obsessed folk, Iris is following in their footsteps and is fascinated by the Titanic – cool recourses at seacitymuseum.co.uk FORAGING FOR It’s wild greens season – my favourite! I’ve been nibbling hawthorn leaves in the hedgerows and gathering leaves to make wild garlic and nettle muffins! READING I’m ploughing my way through all 16 of the books longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction – find info at womensprize.com…

GATHER COMMUNITY Chestnut Sunday is a familyfriendly celebration held annually in Bushy Park - this year on 11 May - to honour the blossom of the horse chestnut trees planted over 300 years ago. One of the highlights is the colourful parade, made up of families and community groups. Check out royalparks.org.uk. Future City Brighton Festival, running from 3-29 May is directed this year by Anoushka Shankar. For families, Future City: Brighton 2125 calls all young makers, inventors and creators to build a city of the future using recycled materials. Without Walls returns with plenty of free, family-friendly events in outdoor locations, including Hydropunk, an interactive installation where everyone works together to conserve and recycle 1,000 litres of water; Eshu at the Crossroads, which brings the vibrancy of Yoruba culture…

“A lot of life-changing things happened to me in the years leading up to my 40th birthday, and I was starting to realise that life is very short. So I started a “F*ck It, I’m 40” list. One of the things that was on my list was to go to a nudist beach. A few years previously, walking with my sons while on holiday in Spain, we’d seen a nudist beach, and my interest had started there. I wanted to set myself a challenge, so I started to plan strategically and booked a holiday to Spain with a friend who was also up for it. On the first day, we headed out. I knew exactly where we were going; a secluded beach specifically for nudists. I was nervous, but when…

It’s time to express yourself! Diversity Matters is a nonjudgemental space in South London for women of Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. It’s a weekly chance for women from diverse communities to talk freely about their experiences as new mums. The creative session is all about creative ways of expressing yourself and your feelings about parenthood. This group is a chance to try scrapbooking and journaling, drawing and scribbling and creating your own story about motherhood. Find out more at selmind.org.uk/mindful-mums.…

DIDYMOS Didymos wrap in Cherry Blossom, €119, didymos.de This beautiful wrap is easy to use once you get the hang of it. I recommend the kangaroo carry, with a loop at the front and crossed over at the back. It feels supportive and super cosy. As it’s so lightweight and easy to use, it makes a great hiking carrier. When your little one is in need of a sleep this is a perfect way to create a safe cocoon for them to rest in. The design is gorgeous; the wild silk is so soft. It’s light, airy, and yet tear-resistant and strong all round. All the dyes used in its production are non toxic and free from harmful substances. Melissa Corkhill, editor FIRE SPIRAL Woven Wrap Baby Carrier, from £104,…

When kids simply can't find something to do, it's usually because: 1. They're so used to screen entertainment that they aren’t practiced at looking inside themselves for direction. 2. Their time is always so structured that they aren’t used to finding fun things to do with their "free time." 3. They have no one to play with, and haven't yet discovered things they like to do by themselves. 4. They need some parental connection. All kids need to check in with their parents for refueling during the course of the day.…

Brené Brown, bestselling author, researcher, and University of Houston professor, was surrounded by creativity as a child. “I grew up in a pink stucco house in New Orleans where my mum was always a maker. All the curtains in our house were homemade, all the art in our house was from us kids. I had dresses that matched my mum’s that matched my dolls’.” “I never thought about creativity as an act separate from self,” says Brown, who has spent the last two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. “To be human is to be creative.” Brown’s environment changed abruptly, however, when her family moved to the suburbs of Houston. “No one there wore homemade clothes. Everything was from the mall. Everyone was cookiecutter and comparative,” she says. “The…

What instrument did you learn at school? I had recorder lessons, and I tortured my parents for a couple of years when trying out the violin. Today, more and more children are opting to play drums, and for good reason. Alongside teaching rhythm on drum kits (that we associate with rock bands), schools in the UK are increasingly offering classes in West African drumming to students. I love the music of the Black Panther films. They are set to the rhythmic beat of drums, and the soundtrack draws the viewer into the action and increases their heartbeat in an instant. I was thrilled to find out that the drums used in the movies were supplied by a local organisation. I couldn’t wait to speak to Gemma and Marcus Brown of…

Boost Your Brain Being active is a great way to maintain our physical and mental health, but did you know that exercise can also improve neurodegenerative diseases and promote overall brain health? Move More Month happens every April and is all about creating healthy habits and incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine. Karen Miller, PhD suggests finding yourself a buddy to help you get started and stay on track. “To increase motivation and overall benefit from movement, plan a walk or a hike with a friend. Aim to schedule this once or twice a week on a regular basis. The combination of socializing and exercise helps us to enjoy the moment and increases the chance that we will reach our exercise goals.”…

Make Space for Creativity Try and designate a specific area in your house that is just for creative activities. Can you add storage for supplies, comfortable seating, good lighting, and a visually inspiring aesthetic? Here’s how to get started: Choose a room, corner, or even a specific piece of furniture to be your designated creative area. Keep your art materials, tools, and notebooks neatly organized and readily accessible. Consider a space that can be easily transformed for different creative activities, like painting, writing, crafting, or music.…

♡ the Green Parent LOVES 2025 The new Eat 15 Plant Boxes from Abel & Cole You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of eating 30 plants a week. One way to easily add a greater variety of plants to your diet is through Abel & Cole’s new, organic Eat 15 Plants Fruit and Veg Box and their new Pantry Box. One is filled with delicious, organic seasonal produce grown as nature intended, without the use of artificial pesticides and the other with sustainable store cupboard essentials. Curated by experts, and with weekly changing contents, these two boxes are designed to be enjoyed together. So, you can easily reach the ‘30 plants a week’ goal, recommended by scientists to help support a healthy gut microbiome. Each box is delivered to…

The Acorn School WHERE: Morden Hall Park WEB: thelondonacornschool.co.uk Nestled between a rose garden and meandering stream, this school promotes an un-hurried approach, limits screen time and emphasises a connection with nature, for ages three to 11. Clapham Montessori WHERE: Clapham and Clapham Park WEB: montessoriclapham.co.uk Children’s House is used to describe these settings for children aged from two to six, due to Maria Montessori’s belief in a home from home environment. The ratio of adults to children is at least 1:4 for children aged 2-3. The Gower School WHERE: Islington WEB: thegowerschool.co.uk A broad curriculum is provided for ages two to 11 at this school where the goal is to make sure that the children are confident, happy all-rounders. Greenwich Waldorf School WHERE: Greenwich WEB: greenwichwaldorfschool.com An independent school…