Publications List
2025
Moriarty, J., Parks, M., Staras, T., Raisborough, J. & Stevenson, F., 30 Jan 2025, Creative Pause: A collaborative, autoethnographic research project exploring how storytelling menopause experiences might support wellbeing In: Writing in Practice. 10, p. 67-82.
2022
Parks, M., Holt, A., Lewis, Sian., Moriarty, J., Murray, L., June 2022. ‘Silent Footsteps – Renga Poetry As A Collaborative, Creative Research Method Reflecting On The Immobilities Of Gender-Based Violence In The Covid-19 Pandemic’, Cultural Studies <=> Critical Methodologies.
Parks, M., Moriarty, J., & Vincent, H., 4 Jan 2022, The immobilities of gender-based violence in lockdown: Devising workshops to support women who experienced gender-based violence during the Covid-19 pandemic to tell and share their stories In: LIRIC: The Lapidus International Research and Innovation Community Journal. 2, 2
Parks, M., ‘Reach Out, I’ll Be There’, a short story based on the 1966 mining disaster of Aberfan, longlisted for The Bridport Prize and subsequently published in Riptide Journal issue 14 Collisions.
Moriarty, J. & Parks, M., 2022, In:Journal of Autoethnography, Storying Autobiographical Experiences with Gender-Based Violence: A Collaborative Autoethnography
Murray, L., Moriarty, J., Holt, A., Lewis, S. & Parks, M., 2022, ‘Trans/feminist collaborative autoethnographic storying of gender-based violence during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Journal of Gender-Based Violence.
2021
Parks, M., ‘A Story Pilgrimage to Llyn Y Fan Fach, South Wales’, Psychologies, July 2021.
2020
Parks, M., ‘Forest-1’, ‘Forest-2’, ‘Forest-3’, ‘Forest-4’, Words For The Wild, March 2020
Parks, M., ‘Finding a Language for Blodeuwedd (woman of flowers)’ book of conference proceedings from Locating Women in the Folk: Perspectives On Women’s Contributions To Folk Song, Folklore and Cultural Traditions Conference, University of Sussex, June 2018.
2019
Parks, M., ‘Tranenpalast (Palace of Tears)’, ‘Paper Wishes’, ‘Hua Hin’, Journeys, University of Brighton Anthology, April 2019
Parks, M., ‘Storying The Self As A Writer-Mother’, Children’s Centre Leader, December 2019 <https://medium.com/children-s-centre/storying-the-self-as-a-writer-mother-6086920335ea>
2018
Parks, M., ’Alterations’, Algebra of Owls, Sept 2018
Parks, M., ‘Quiet’, ‘Money’ and ‘Blanket’, Resistance Is Fertile, University of Brighton Anthology, July 2018
2017
Parks, M., ‘Becoming Owl’, Three Drops From A Cauldron: Issue 20, Oct 2017 <https://threedropspoetry.co.uk/2017/10/02/three-drops-from-a-cauldron-issue-20-october-2017/>
Parks, M., ‘Eagle Shadow’, Three Drops From A Cauldron: Issue 19, Sept 2017 <https://threedropspoetry.co.uk/2017/09/10/three-drops-from-a-cauldron-issue-19-september-2017/>
Parks, M., ‘Becoming Blodeuwedd’, Three Drops From A Cauldron: Issue 17, July 2017 <https://threedropspoetry.co.uk/2017/07/17/three-drops-from-a-cauldron-issue-17-july-2017/>
Parks, M., ’Becoming Blodeuwedd’, Three Drops From A Cauldron: Lughnasadh, 2017
2015
Parks, M. and Phillips, P., Get Set to Cook, (PACEY Commercial Services Ltd., 2015)
Parks, M., ‘#Technology: Where Can It Take You?’, Childcare Professional Autumn 2015 <https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/1356006/TCP_Technology_feature_Sept_2015.pdf?1440176468>
Parks, M., ‘Supporting 2-Year-Olds To Learn’, Childcare Professional
2014
Wilcock, L. and Parks, M., EYFS and You: A PACEY Resource to Help Home-Based Childcare Professionals Deliver the EYFS Framework, (PACEY Commercial Services Ltd., 2014)
2013
Parks, M., ‘Men at Work’, The Childcare Professional Feb/March 2013
Parks, M., ‘Combining Careers’, The Childcare Professional April/May 2013 <https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/1256492/Combining_careers.pdf?1435135364>
Parks, M., ‘The Value Of Pre-School’, The Childcare Professional June/July 2013 <https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/1256339/Madley_pre-school_-_upload_after_May_24.pdf?1435127043>
Parks, M., ‘Deferring School Entry’, The Childcare Professional Aug/Sept 2013 <https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/1256338/Deferring_school_entry.pdf?1435126700>
Parks, M. ‘Developing RAW Skills With Steiner and Montessori’, The Childcare Professional Oct/Nov 2013 <https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/1256495/Literacy_and_Numeracy_with_Steiner_and_Montes.pdf?1435135729>
Parks, M., ‘Developing Positive Relationships With Other Children’, The Childcare Professional Dec 2012/Jan 2013
A series of practice guides to explore aspects of childcare practice. Available to PACEY members. Topics include: outdoor play, transitions, wraparound care, safe use of technology, numbers, shapes and problem solving, mark making, sharing books, supporting the home learning environment and imaginative play.
2012
Parks, M., ‘Challenging Malicious Complaints’, The Childcare Professional June/July 2012
Parks, M., ‘Free Childcare For Disadvantaged 2-Year-Olds’, The Childcare Professional June/July 2012
Parks, M., ‘Caring for School-Aged Children’, The Childcare Professional Oct/Nov 2012
Parks, M., ‘Home-Based Childcare: An Investment In Working Parents’, The Childcare Professional Oct/Nov 2012
2011
Parks, M., ‘Staying Safe and Sound’, Child Care, 8 (5), 24-25, May 2011 <https://doi.org/10.12968/chca.2011.8.5.24>
Parks, M., ‘The Great Outdoors’, Child Care, 8 (4) 8-9, April 2011 <https://doi.org/10.12968/chca.2011.8.4.8>
Parks, M., ‘Professional Focus: Looking After Children With SEN’, Who Minds? Magazine of The National Childminding Association, June/July 2011
2010
Parks, M., ‘Professional Focus: Working With Traveller Communities’, Who Minds? Magazine of The National Childminding Association, April/May 2010
Parks, M., ‘In My Own Words: Outstanding in the Yorkshire Dales’, Who Minds? Magazine of The National Childminding Association, April/May 2010
Parks, M., ‘Professional Focus: Everyone Included’, Who Minds? Magazine of The National Childminding Association, June/July 2010
Parks, M., ‘Professional Focus: Childminding In The Capital’, Who Minds? Magazine of The National Childminding Association, Aug/Sept 2010
Parks, M., ‘Learning and Development: Staying Hydrated’, Who Minds? Magazine of The National Childminding Association, Aug/Sept 2010
Parks, M., ‘Professional Focus: Childminding On The Isles of Scilly’, Who Minds?: Magazine of The National Childminding Association, Oct/Nov 2010 <https://s3.amazonaws.com/external_clips/1256491/Isles_of_Scilly_feature_article.pdf?1435135282>
Parks, M., ‘In My Own Words: Children’s Centre Support’, Who Minds?: Magazine of The National Childminding Association, Oct/Nov 2010
Parks, M., ‘Professional Focus: Being A Support Childminder’, Who Minds?: Magazine of The National Childminding Association, 2010
2009
Parks, M., ‘Are You Paid Enough?’, Who Minds?: Magazine of The National Childminding Association, June/July 2009
Parks, M., ‘Bear Essentials: On Teaching the Welsh Language’, Who Minds?: Magazine of The National Childminding Association, Oct/Nov 2009
Parks, M., ‘Business Matters: Keeping Records’, Who Minds?: Magazine of The National Childminding Association
2008
Parks, M., ‘Going Green’, Who Minds?, Spring 2008
Parks, M., ‘Money, Money, Money’, The Teacher, December 2008
2007
Parks, M., ’Confessions of a Pushy Parent’ in Strange Days Indeed: The Untold Stories of Motherhood (Honno Autobiography), (Aberystwyth, Wales: Honno, 2007)
Parks, M., ’I Nearly Lost Him to Buddhism’ shortlisted for Mslexia journeys themed issue
Parks, M., ‘Bullying: What You Can Do To Help’, Who Minds?, Spring 2007
Parks, M., ‘Talking Point National Curriculum: Every Skill Matters’, Report: ATL Membership Magazine, June 2007
Parks, M., ‘Be an Inspiration - Become A Tutor’, Who Minds?, Summer 2007
Parks, M., ‘Why I Love My Childminder’, ABC Magazine - Sussex, Summer 2007
Parks, M., ‘Safe as Houses’, Who Minds?, 2007
Parks, M., ‘A Sign of the Times: Developing Language’, Practical Professional Child Care, 4 (11) 28-29, November 2007 <https://doi.org/10.12968/ppcc.2007.4.11.38046>
Parks, M., ‘Playing in the Street: A Relic of the Past?’, Practical Professional Child Care, 8 4), 24-25, August 2007 <https://doi.org/10.12968/ppcc.2007.4.8.38211>
Parks, M., ‘After-School Adventures’, Practical Professional Child Care, 4 (9), 26-27, September 2007 <https://doi.org/10.12968/ppcc.2007.4.9.38185>
Parks, M., ‘Parents as Partners’, Practical Professional Child Care, 4 (3), March 2007 <https://doi.org/10.12968/ppcc.2007.4.3.38360>
2006
Parks, M., ‘Manny State’, FQ Magazine, May/June 2006
Parks, M., ‘Hairy Poppins’, FQ Magazine, March/April 2006
Parks, M., ‘Expanding Horizons: Working in Partnership To Deliver Extended Services’, The Teacher, November 2006
1999
Parks, M., ‘An Interview With Harry Horse’, School’s Out!, 24-25, April 1999
Parks, M., ‘An Interview With Benjamin Zephaniah, School’s Out!, December 1999