Mothering in the Newborn Period: NPN Post
This weekend, I was published at Natural Parents Network, as a part of my authorship with the site. My article, Mothering in the Newborn Period, is a short list of reminders for the mom of a 0-3 month...
View ArticleBaby Talk.
There is always something that our children do that manages to push all of our buttons at the same time. As mothers and fathers, I think this is something to which we can all relate. Recently, in our...
View ArticleTalking About Death
Welcome to the February 2013 Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Honesty This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival hosted by Authentic Parenting and Living...
View ArticleTill the Water is Clear – a parenting mantra for tough moments!
There are always moments in parenting when we do things that we don’t like. In hindsight, it’s easy to say “I should have. . . ” or “I could have. . . ” and this sort of introspection, done in a...
View ArticlePerspectives and Prizes! Natural Parents Network Flickr Photo Pool!
Ever wondered what Natural Parenting looks like from a variety of perspectives? For a look into all angles of natural parenting in beautiful images, may I present the NEW Natural Parents Network Photo...
View ArticleMommy, What Does the Bible Say?
Welcome to the March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Tough Conversations This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama....
View ArticleLast Week to enter Natural Parenting Flickr Pool Photo Contest!
Just a reminder that the Natural Parents Network is collecting any and all every day photographs demonstrating different perspectives and parts of natural parenting for their online Flickr pool, and...
View ArticleEncouraging Good Examples
My darling Abbey is a firecracker. She’s got heaps and heaps of spirit, and only a small dose of self-control. Let’s just say, we’re working on it. It both excites me and drives me nuts that she is so...
View ArticleHere’s Looking at YOU, Mom!
Joe turned 2 this past Saturday. I feel like this picture says “Here’s looking at YOU, mom! I’m two and I love my milkies!”
View ArticleEnter and VOTE in the NPN Flickr Pool! Final Weeks!
Just a reminder that the Natural Parents Network is collecting any and all every day photographs demonstrating different perspectives and parts of natural parenting for their online Flickr pool, and...
View ArticleThe Power of Play
Today, I am writing on Natural Parents Network, regarding the power of play. The Power of Play – A Wake Up Call Play is Love At dinner this evening, Abbey stopped eating, wiped her mouth, and took a...
View ArticleYou Can’t Make Me! (But I Can Be Persuaded)
I picked up Cynthia Ulrich Tobias’ book You Can’t Make Me! (But I Can Be Persuaded): Strategies for bringing Out the Best in Your Strong Willed Child at the La Leche League of MA/RI/VT Area Conference...
View ArticleHealthful Connections 101 for Fathers
Ways that Fathers Can Make Kids Feel Safe and Loved – Guest Post by Rachel Thomas A father is an important role model for children. But sometimes, it can be hard for fathers to find a good work and...
View ArticleThe Before and The After: Learning about parenting
Welcome to the June 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting in Theory vs. in Reality This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama...
View ArticleGiveaway: ViaParenting Chaos to Tranquility Program & Coaching Session — $97...
This is a joint giveaway with Me, Mothering, and Making it All Work and Natural Parents Network. You may enter at one site only. Please find the section marked “Win it!” for the mandatory entry and...
View ArticleOur PCS to Alaska Week 3
Week three of our PCS journey to Kodiak Alaska started with enjoying our nation’s beautiful Yellowstone National Park, included a trip to the ER, and ended playing on the very same park that Hubs...
View ArticleBreastfeeding and Community
Welcome to the World Breastfeeding 2013 Blog Carnival cohosted by NursingFreedom.org and The San Diego Breastfeeding Center! This post was written for inclusion in the WBW 2013 Blog Carnival. Our...
View ArticleNursing Openly and Honestly
Welcome to the World Breastfeeding 2013 Blog Carnival cohosted by NursingFreedom.org and The San Diego Breastfeeding Center! This post was written for inclusion in the WBW 2013 Blog Carnival. Our...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday- Nursing, nursing. . . Everywhere!
Though I have definitely nursed both of my children in numerous places, including church, on a hike, on airplanes, and whenever needed. . . these are the only photographs that I can scrounge up today...
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