Issue 100 is available now! ✨
PLUS: could you help shape the future of JUNO?
Good evening,
✨ Our celebratory 100th issue has arrived! ✨
You can order a copy here, subscribe here, or access new articles straight away via Substack. We’re so excited to share some wonderful new articles with you over the coming weeks.
Congratulations to Morgane Chinal-Dargent who has created the winning piece of artwork for our 100th issue cover! Find out more here. Runner ups will be contacted this week. 🧡
is there a future editor among the readership who can take JUNO out to the world and embrace the changing face of parenting?
In this issue, Angeline Braidwood speaks to JUNO’s editor, Saffia Farr, about saying yes to new opportunities - read the interview here. If this resonates with you, please get in touch!
Wilderness Mum
When I last spoke to JUNO, I was navigating first-time motherhood with my baby boy while walking the UK coastline, living outdoors and raising funds for the veterans’ charity SSAFA. I had met my partner, Chris Lewis, nearly two and a half years earlier at the bottom of a cliff on the north-west tip of Scotland in 2020, where he was three…
The Season of Second Chances
As spring unfolds, my reflections have been on parenting regret. This has been prompted in part by conversations on the subject that seem surprisingly universal, and in part by old memories rising – small scenes from my children’s younger days popping up like spring shoots, bringing a familiar ache. These are the quiet regrets…
Last chance to enter
These competitions close at midnight (GMT) 31 January 2026.
Win a Mini Micro Foldable LED scooter from Micro Scooters!
Win a family ticket to Elderflower Fields festival!
Win one of three dragon bundles from Floris Books!
Hope you have a wonderful week ahead.
With love,
Jess & the JUNO team x
Here are the latest offers from JUNO partners — we hope you discover something you love!
Wellbeing
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Mothers Uncovered | Empowering women in matrescence using arts sessions. A safe space to explore the reality of motherhood, openly and honestly, without judgement. mothersuncovered.com
Life Proof Family | Healing parents, healing children and freeing future generations. lifeprooffamily.com
Learning
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Michael Hall Waldorf School | Sussex, UK. A warm, nurturing, nature-inspired environment fostering play, imagination and community connection. michaelhall.co.uk
Events
Elderflower Fields | The perfect first festival for families, nestled in the breathtaking Sussex countryside. 22 until 25 May 2026. elderflowerfields.co.uk
For little ones
Ducky Zebra | Award-winning sustainable kids clothes, free from stereotypes. Ideal for those frustrated by the pink/blue divide. duckyzebra.com
Frog Bikes | Give the gift of adventure this Christmas! Get 20% off Tadpole Plus balance bikes, designed for 3–4 year olds. The perfect festive present to spark confidence, independence, and endless fun for your little rider. While stocks last. frogbikes.com
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Conscious Craft | Wooden toys, dolls, tools and craft supplies. Get 10% off with code JUNO10. consciouscraft.uk
The Storyhouse | Modular dollhouses that pack flat and wallpapers that attach with 1 click! thestoryhouse.toys
The Den Kit Co. | Inspiring outdoor play. Use code JUNO for 5% off! thedenkitco.com
Mud + Bloom | Connecting children with nature. 15% off with code JUNO15. mudandbloom.com
Music Box | Make December magical with musical advent calendars and cards. Sign up for the newsletter for 10% off your first order! PLUS 10% of sales are donated to Make-A-Wish UK. musicbox.co.uk
Myriad | Toys and crafts to fire the imagination. myriadonline.co.uk
We 🧡 books!
2026 Children’s Almanac | Discover a year full of WONDER! Every month find out what’s happening in nature, sports, the world, astronomy, science and more. harpercollins.co.uk
Permanent Publications | Books to empower and inspire changemakers the world over. permanentpublications.co.uk
Emma Rosen Books | Children’s and non-fiction author with books to inspire and inform. Get 15% off with code JUNO15. emmarosenbooks.co.uk
Floris Books | Discover wonderful stories to treasure. Use code JUX25 to get 20% off selected titles (see magazine). florisbooks.co.uk
For parents
Natracare | Sustainable personal care for all 💚 natracare.com
JUNO print subscription | Get a FREE gift when you subscribe!* junomagazine.com
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Hana Baby | Bamboo baby wraps and organic soft structured carriers. hanababy.co.uk
Tiger Tags | Personalised name labels and tags for kids. tigertags.co.uk
Portraits in Prose | Beautiful photo book texts, written with your words and those of your loved ones, celebrating the milestones of life. portraitsinprose.co.uk
Jo Haycock Photography | Storytelling photographer based in Monmouthshire, South Wales. johaycockphotography.co.uk
Natural bodycare
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Friendly Soap | Vegan, cruelty-free, hypoallergenic and plastic-free! 15% off with code JUNO15. friendlysoap.co.uk
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