"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou

Hi, I'm Sarah and I'm on an adventure towards a more eco-friendly way of living and a gentler more respectful way of interacting with children.

I'm glad you are here to join me!

 I live in Devon, England with my husband and two children aged 11 and 13. I started off being a regular, mainstream type of parent but more recently I have reflected on what it means to be a parent and what my role should be. This has lead me to change some of the things I considered 'normal' such as time-outs, threats (or bribes!) and sometimes even bedtimes!

For as long as I can remember I have been a keen recycler and lover of the planet. However, I have now revved it up a gear! I am that person putting those little plastic pots of butter in my bag to take home and recycle, I quickly say "No straw please!" when ordering a drink and then whip out metal straws from my bag for my children's drinks and I rarely leave the house without my reusable coffee cup for fear of needing a caffeine fix and being unprepared!

I am trying to create a natural childhood for my children where they learn and play at home following their own interests.