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Holidaying in a pandemic: A short adventure in Morocco

April 12, 2020 by Toria 2 Comments

Holidaying in a pandemic: A short adventure in Morocco

Day One We arrive to warmer weather than we anticipated (32degC) and I immediately create havoc outside the airport in Marrakech, refusing to pay 200 Dirhams (20 Euros) for the three mile taxi ride into town. This is eventually reduced to 100 but it's too late, I've spied the bus. The driver appears and starts the engine. Just us and one other passenger. He assures us he's … [Read more...] about Holidaying in a pandemic: A short adventure in Morocco

Worldschool from home: Why and how?

December 12, 2018 by Toria Leave a Comment

Worldschool from home: Why and how?

In a previous post, I explained my wanderlust dilemma. I love to travel, but my circumstances mean I cannot do this as much as I would like. I am a home educator and as such I am 'economically unviable'. My partner has a job he loves at our local hospital and his income pays for our way of life. I am thoroughly attracted to the idea of worldschooling and I believe it … [Read more...] about Worldschool from home: Why and how?

Natural parenting and why it is essential for the planet

November 10, 2018 by Toria Leave a Comment

Natural parenting and why it is essential for the planet

Children are not our moral and intellectual inferiors. They deserve respect, just as much as adults do. And yet, so often they are verbally abused, denigrated, cursed at, chivvied, harassed and intimidated, usually by the very people who should be their greatest source of strength, encouragement and enlightenment – their parents, their carers and their teachers. Children are … [Read more...] about Natural parenting and why it is essential for the planet

Why we are a one child family

October 14, 2018 by Toria Leave a Comment

Why we are a one child family

We have made a conscious choice to be a one child family. There are many reasons for this, but before I had my son, I decided that having one child seemed a responsible thing to do for our planet. I would not judge others for having more. It's a very personal choice. Of course, I realised my views might change once I became a parent. I might feel an unbearable urge for … [Read more...] about Why we are a one child family

Home education: Can children learn without school?

September 9, 2018 by Toria Leave a Comment

Home education: Can children learn without school?

What is home education? There are numerous different terms to refer to what happens when children gain an education outside of school: home schooling, unschooling, world schooling, home education (home edding), learning through life, deschooling. Families tend to gravitate to one phrase or another to describe what they are doing. Currently, the UK law states that children … [Read more...] about Home education: Can children learn without school?

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Inspiration for simple living, decluttering, saving money, going vegan, unschooling and learning through travel for parents who want to do things differently.

As parents, we can nuture a generational shift in perspective and provide the skills, knowledge and motivation for young people to live well with less, create a connection to nature and other people, and to care deeply about the Earth.

Our planet is going to need critical thinkers, problem solvers, outdoor lovers, frugal living experts and environmental activists, not passive consumers and followers of fashion. We only have one planet, and as parents we have an opportunity to create change and mitigate the mistakes of the past.

By ‘being the change’ we can lead by example.

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One Planet Parent is written by Toria Sheard, a frugal, minimalist, vegan, world traveller and life-learner who thrives on deconstructing norms and tearing up the rule book of conventional living. She is on a journey to learn more about how we can enjoy our best life, but one that cares for and respects the planet and all the creatures that call it home. Toria is a writer and journalist currently living in Sheffield, England, with her partner, Tom, and their seven year old son.

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