or reclaimed plastic or wood, or from organic cotton. More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five green ways to stay warm and toastyFive ways to have an eco-friendly school run

For many, awakening to the sweet sounds of birdsong starts the day off in a harmonious haze of happiness (or if you’re not a morning person, a headache), but can the chirping and tweeting of our feathered friends actually have an impact on our health and wellbeing?This is the que...

1. Find a large tree and choose a point from which to measure it at around four to five feet from the ground, ensuring you choose a part of the tree that is not significantly thicker or thinner than the rest of the trunk.2. Using a soft and flexible tape measure, measure the girt...

, water, wildlife and dramatic scenery.More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five ways to pack an eco-friendly lunchFive ways to make your child's school greener

to primary school in the UK is less than 1.5 miles, so set aside a little more time in the morning and walk. 5 Lead by example Make sure you practise what you preach and also that your child’s eco education continues beyond the classroom.More natural

encourage so many things in your child – an appreciation for the wonders of nature, a delight in colours and shapes; even a child’s bent for becoming a botanist.While most children quickly take up the challenge of searching for a Weasel Snout or Bats

council for one as an eco-friendly investment.More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five green ways to stay warm and toastyFive ways to create an eco-friendly bedroom

, nutritious, slow-cooked stew that fills the house with its aroma while keeping the kitchen warm and cosy?More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five ways to have an eco-friendly school runFive ways to create an eco-friendly bedroom

and is much greener than a carrier bag that gets thrown away after one use.More natural parenting tips from Junior:Five ways to make your child's school greenerFive ways to enjoy a country ramble

Plants to chooseTouch Children love the soft, woolly texture of Stachys byzantina (Iamb's ears), and stipa tenuissima (soft grass) feels quite feathery.Sight Fuchsias are bright and vivid and children adore popping the flower buds. Pansies, daisies and clematis are also very appe...