Jo Middleton

My work

On this page you can see some examples of my writing. These are just a sample, so please ask if you would like to see more of my portfolio.

"As The Green Parent breastfeeding guru, Jo Middleton has written thought-provoking and informative articles for the magazine since it started in 2004. Jo's carefully researched and well-written copy has provided a beacon of light to many of readers, helping them to overcome breastfeeding problems. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jo as a freelance journalist for her attention to detail, clarity of writing style and adherence to tight deadlines." Melissa Corkhill, Editor, The Green Parent magazine

I know what you're thinking: - "Is there really that much to say about breastfeeding?" - so here are just a few examples to prove there's more to breastfeeding than just sore nipples and mastitis:

	Baby Led Attachment Feb/Mar 2010
	Breastfeeding beyond a year Green Parenting, Dec/Jan 2010
	Accessing breastfeeding support Green Parenting, Oct/Nov 2009
	Breastfeeding and tongue tie Green Parenting, Aug/Sep 2009
	Herbs and breastfeeding Green Parenting, Jun/Jul 2009
	Travelling light Green Parenting, April/May 2009
	Sex and the baby Green Parenting, June/July 2008
	Debunking the myth Green Parenting, February/March 2008

•   Single girl dating - The Daily Mail, January 2010
•   2010 – A Year of Change – Inspired Times, Winter 2009
•   Women – know your place! – The Spark, Nov – Jan 2010
•   Building a wormery – The Spark, Nov – Jan 2010
•   Home schooling – Ethical Living magazine, Nov/Dec 2009
•   The Myth of Motherhood – Subtext magazine, Issue 5
•   The Birds and the Bee – Subtext magazine, Issue 6

• Slummy single mummy blog - slummysinglemummy.wordpress.com

• Online feminism - Mookychick, December 2009

• DIY single parenting - Confessions of a single parent, November 2009

• Nick Clegg, love and the Lib Dems - Mookychick, October 2009

• How to have a burlesque party - Mookychick, September 2009

• Single mum's guide to making friends - Confessions of a single mum, September 2009

• The Failing Festivals of Britain - Guardian online, August 2009

• In praise of soft play - Confessions of a single mum, August 2009

• Sex and the City, confessions of a late starter – Uplift magazine, July 2009

As a passionate feminist, I regularly contribute to The Fawcett Society's magazine – StopGap. Most recently I have interviewed their new Chief Executive, Ceri Goddard.

• Interview with Ceri Goddard, Fawcett Society - Autumn 2009
• Routes to Power, Fawcett Society - Autumn 2009
• The Tweet Life: Inspiring activism in a new generation? Fawcett Society: Spring 2009
• Cyberfeminism: Feminism 2.0: What the internet means for feminist activism, Fawcett Society: Autumn 2007