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- December 2013 (6)
- 01: Coconut Ginger Sweet Potato Soup (0)
- 02: AP Without a Family Bed (1)
- 04: Wordless Wednesday: Before Kids (4)
- 06: Keeping it Simple (0)
- 09: Don’t Snatch (1)
- 11: Wordless Wednesday: Star Gazing (0)
- November 2013 (12)
- 01: Inspiring a Mindful Holiday Season (0)
- 06: Wordless Wednesday: Rocks (2)
- 06: Natural Parents Network’s 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway! {12/6, 26 winners, US, ARV $2,587} (8)
- 12: 5 Ways to Use Healing Bone Broth (10)
- 13: Wordless Wednesday: Sticks (2)
- 15: Becoming a Gentle Parent (3)
- 18: Unique as a Snowflake (2)
- 20: Wordless Wednesday: Camping (1)
- 22: Introducing Native American Culture to Children (1)
- 24: December 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: The More Things Change… (0)
- 27: Wordless Wednesday: Funny Photo Bombs (4)
- 29: Natural Parents Network Green Back-to-School Winners (0)
- October 2013 (16)
- 01: Become a More Playful Parent (0)
- 02: Wordless Wednesday: High Chairs (2)
- 04: The Best Breast Cancer Awareness (3)
- 07: Choosing to Avoid Tough Conversations with Kids (2)
- 08: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Home (10)
- 09: Wordless Wednesday: Creations (1)
- 09: Thanksgiving in the NICU (3)
- 11: September 2013 Winner (0)
- 13: Featured Blogger: Lyndsay Kirkham (1)
- 14: Outlaw, Not “Bad” (0)
- 16: Wordless Wednesday: Candids (0)
- 18: Mama-Led Weaning, Sometimes It’s The Best Choice (5)
- 21: Calling for Submissions for the November 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Feeding Your Family (0)
- 23: Wordless Wednesday: From Scratch (2)
- 29: Our Volunteers’ Favorite Books (0)
- 30: Wordless Wednesday: Pumpkins (1)
- September 2013 (24)
- 02: 20 Ways to Turn Off Electronics and Tune In to Your Family (2)
- 03: Traveling Alone (0)
- 04: Wordless Wednesday: Summer (4)
- 06: What I’ve Learned in Preschool (0)
- 07: NPN Green Back-to-School Guide & Giveaway Bash! — $440 ARV — 2 Winners! CLOSED (26)
- 09: 66 Things To Do With Kids Before Bedtime (1)
- 10: Bike Safety With Kids (14)
- 11: Wordless Wednesday: Shoes (3)
- 13: Conquering Criticism: Finding Ways to Lift Our Children Up Instead of Dragging Them Down (1)
- 15: Cranberry Power Muffins (0)
- 16: Teenagers and Autonomy (0)
- 18: Wordless Wednesday: Cake (3)
- 19: Recycling “Rubbish” Into Toys for a Toddler (2)
- 20: Ethics, A Budget, and Your Taste Buds: Pick Your Pleasure (2)
- 21: July 2013 Winners (0)
- 22: October 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Kids and Technology (0)
- 23: 5 Tricks to Help Create a Positive Relationship With Your Child (1)
- 24: 5 Ways to Comfort a Friend After a Miscarriage (1)
- 25: Wordless Wednesday: Blocks (1)
- 27: Preparing Teens to Care for Children (0)
- 28: Giveaway: 3 Gift Certificates (One $25 and two $15) From The Hippy Homemaker – $55 ARV {CLOSED} (10)
- 28: August 2013 Winners (0)
- 29: Versatile Homemade Granola Bars (0)
- 30: Shake It Off! (3)
- August 2013 (21)
- 01: Finding a Nanny to Be Part of My Village (2)
- 02: Tackling Mastitis With an Older Nursling (15)
- 03: Giveaway: Barefoot Books Package – $31.98 ARV CLOSED (17)
- 05: An Unexpected Formula-Fed Attachment (6)
- 07: Wordless Wednesday: Breastfeeding Support (0)
- 09: How To Return To Gentle Parenting Intentions During Times of Stress (3)
- 11: Featured Blogger: Courtney Hillis (1)
- 12: Easing Transitions for Children (1)
- 14: Wordless Wednesday: Math (0)
- 16: Learning to See Things from My Child’s Perspective: When “Misbehaving” Is Really “Playing” (1)
- 18: Chicken Salad with Dried Apricots, Green Onions, & Pecans (0)
- 19: 10 Staycation Ideas for Families With Small Children (3)
- 20: Bad Words (5)
- 21: Wordless Wednesday: Look-alikes (1)
- 23: Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation (1)
- 24: Giveaway: Tumblewool Wool Dryer Balls and Felted Soap — $44 ARV CLOSED (42)
- 25: 4 Healthy Back-to-School Snack Ideas (0)
- 26: Calling for submissions for the September 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Staying Safe (0)
- 28: Wordless Wednesday: DIY (2)
- 29: Homeopathic Remedies for a Healthy Smile (0)
- 30: Parenting Without Punishment: Guidelines, Empathy, and Natural Consequences (A 4-Step Action Plan) (6)
- July 2013 (23)
- 01: Be Safe in the Sun! 5 Easy Ways Kids and Adults Can Protect Themselves from Skin Cancer and Wrinkles (4)
- 02: “Mama, Please Wait!” The Benefits of Allowing Children to Ask for Flexibility (5)
- 03: Wordless Wednesday: History (2)
- 05: 12 Essential Items for Pumping Mamas (0)
- 08: Bottle Weaning With Love (1)
- 09: The Difference Is Me — Living as the Rainbow Generation (12)
- 10: Wordless Wednesday: Cookout (3)
- 12: The More Things Change … (3)
- 13: Giveaway: Tranquil Turtle From Cloud B — $47.95 ARV CLOSED (70)
- 13: June 2013 Winners (0)
- 15: The Importance Of Getting Children Outdoors (2)
- 17: Wordless Wednesday: Busy Bags (2)
- 18: Self Care and the Introvert (1)
- 19: 6 Ways to Gently Respond To A Tantrum (18)
- 20: Giveaway: Kelty Kids Carrier Tour 1.0 – $175 CLOSED (35)
- 21: Parenting Through Privilege: Resources and Education (2)
- 22: Helping Children Settle in New or Temporary Surroundings (0)
- 23: What You Need to Know About Ticks (1)
- 24: Wordless Wednesday: Play Dates (2)
- 28: August 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Sibling Revelry (0)
- 29: Allowing Children the Freedom of Self-Expression (2)
- 30: Giveaway: Essential Oil Prize Package from Spiral Elixir – ARV $42 CLOSED (8)
- 31: Wordless Wednesday: Splash (2)
- June 2013 (25)
- 01: Giveaway: Dental Care Package From Fuchs – $27 ARV CLOSED (2)
- 01: VOTE before 11:59pm on Sunday, June 2 in our Flickr Contest! (0)
- 02: May 2013 Winners (0)
- 02: One-Question Poll: What Do You Want to Read on NPN? (0)
- 03: The Two Minds of Parenting (5)
- 05: Wordless Wednesday: Flickr Contest Winners! (3)
- 06: How to Enjoy the Great Outdoors with Your Kids (1)
- 07: 40 Easy to Prepare Dinners for New Moms (2)
- 08: Giveaway: Children’s 3-in-1 Wishbone Bike $249 ARV CLOSED (23)
- 10: Toddlers’ Birthday Parties Made Healthy (5)
- 11: Doing It Right: What I Knew Before I Had Kids (10)
- 12: Wordless Wednesday: Reunion (2)
- 14: 10 Things I NEVER Thought I Would Say as a (Natural) Parent (6)
- 15: Giveaway: Reusable Food Pouches From Little Green Pouch – $42 ARV CLOSED (10)
- 17: Summer is for Potty Learning: 7 Tips (6)
- 18: That’s it, I’m Going Naked! (I’m Living Make-Up Free, and I’m Here to Tell the Tale) (14)
- 19: Wordless Wednesday: Camping (3)
- 21: 25 Signs that You Might Be a “Natural” Parent (45)
- 22: Giveaway: Krill Oil From Everest Nutrition – $29.95 ARV CLOSED (13)
- 23: Calling for Submissions for the July 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Learning About Diversity (0)
- 24: The Nappy-Free Potty Pause (1)
- 26: Wordless Wednesday: Unschooling (2)
- 27: 101 Fun and Free (or Cheap) Things to Do This Summer (0)
- 28: 5 Reasons to Use a Menstrual Cup You Probably Hadn’t Considered (21)
- 29: Giveaway: ViaParenting Chaos to Tranquility Program & Coaching Session — $97 ARV CLOSED
- May 2013 (27)
- 01: Wordless Wednesday: Doll Play (4)
- 02: Vote Now for Your Favorite Photos in NPN’s Flickr Contest: What Does Natural Parenting Really Look Like? (0)
- 03: 15 Frugal Family Dates (5)
- 04: Giveaway: One-Year Subscription to Crafting Connections: 3 Winners! $120 ARV {CLOSED} (29)
- 05: May 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Emergency Preparedness (0)
- 06: 5 Things to Try Before Telling Your Child to Wait a Minute (21)
- 08: Wordless Wednesday: Toy Box (9)
- 10: 35 Tips and Tricks For Pumping Mamas (4)
- 11: Giveaway: Organic Boba Carrier 3G – $160 ARV {CLOSED} (94)
- 12: April 2013 Winners (0)
- 13: 5 Easy Ways to Connect With Teens (2)
- 14: Prepare to Expect a Safe and Beautiful Natural Birth (11)
- 15: Wordless Wednesday: Science (2)
- 17: 8 Tips for Maintaining Sanity When Your Partner Is Away (5)
- 18: Giveaway: Beauty Without Cruelty $50 ARV CLOSED (14)
- 19: When Teens Practice Consensual Values (5)
- 20: At-Home Exercise: Using My Stairs for Strength (3)
- 22: Wordless Wednesday: Pampering (3)
- 23: VOTE Now through May 31, 2013 for the Finalists in NPN’s Flickr Contest (3)
- 24: 300 Positive Words to Describe Your Children (3)
- 25: Giveaway: Captain No Beard Series – 3 winners, $90 ARV CLOSED (11)
- 26: Featured Blogger: Kym (0)
- 27: Birthing and Parenting Abroad (0)
- 28: June 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Parenting in Theory vs. in Reality (0)
- 29: Wordless Wednesday: Montessori (2)
- 30: Getting Started With Family Biking (0)
- 31: 10 Ways to Wear Your Baby (8)
- April 2013 (25)
- 01: Dealing With Aggressive Parents (7)
- 02: Art-ventures (0)
- 03: Wordless Wednesday: Cabin Fever (4)
- 05: 200 Family Activities for Spring (6)
- 06: Giveaway: Teething Bling Gift Set From Smart Mom Jewelry $36 ARV CLOSED (23)
- 08: Gardening with a Baby in Tow (8)
- 09: One Recipe, Three Uses: Dishwasher Liquid Detergent, Dish Soap, and Hand Soap (8)
- 10: Wordless Wednesday: Hugs (6)
- 12: 10 Things *Not* to Do to Help Your Child Eat (13)
- 13: Giveaway: Mini Glider Glide Bike Set $132 ARV CLOSED (46)
- 15: Potty Learning and the Late Learner (5)
- 16: Lavender & Tea Tree Herbal Laundry Booster (3)
- 17: Wordless Wednesday: Exploration (3)
- 18: The Deadline for Our Flickr Photo Contest Is Approaching — Enter Now! (0)
- 19: 20 Ways to Have Fun With Kids When You’re Stuck in the House (3)
- 20: Giveaway: 2-Month Subscription from LittleEcoFootprint — $58 ARV CLOSED (21)
- 21: Spiced Lemon Salad Dressing (0)
- 22: The Overloaded Calendar (3)
- 23: The Power of Play – A Wake Up Call (2)
- 24: Wordless Wednesday: Sick Day (2)
- 25: March Giveaway Winner (0)
- 26: 20 Ways To Use Coconut Oil On Infants and Children (16)
- 27: Talking to Your Kids – A Pinterest Collection (0)
- 28: Natural Dog Shampoo Recipe the Whole Family Can Use (2)
- 29: Attachment Parenting Thirty Years Ago (12)
- March 2013 (26)
- 01: NPN’s Flickr Launch and Contest: What Does Natural Parenting Really Look Like? (2)
- 03: Special Diets: Vegan (0)
- 04: Celebrating International Women’s Day With Our Kids (0)
- 05: Meet Our Sponsors for the Flickr Pool Contest! (0)
- 06: Wordless Wednesday: Hiding (4)
- 08: Wooden Eggs From Children’s Art (1)
- 10: Oatmeal Pancake Recipe – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free (9)
- 11: Learning to Nap Independently (All in Good Time) (12)
- 12: How Does Your Family Explain Differences and Approach Diversity? (15)
- 13: Wordless Wednesday: Action Songs (4)
- 15: What to Expect When Transitioning to Solids (0)
- 16: Giveaway: Moby GO carrier From Moby Wrap $79.95 ARV CLOSED (181)
- 18: When Things Go Wrong #2 – Identifying Triggers (0)
- 19: 7 Tips for Cutting the Toy Clutter (3)
- 20: Wordless Wednesday: Expressions (3)
- 21: Flickr Photo Contest: Deadline Extension! (1)
- 22: 20 Natural Ways to De-Stress When Anxiety Attacks (2)
- 23: April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Family Recipes (0)
- 24: Baked Oatmeal with Fruit – Egg, Wheat, Dairy Free (5)
- 25: They Judge My Children Because of Me (5)
- 27: Wordless Wednesday: Signing (3)
- 28: Support Pumping Moms AND New Moms in DV Shelters (0)
- 28: Human Milk – So Awesome, So Unique! (1)
- 29: 21 Ways to Raise a Feminist Child (11)
- 30: Giveaway: CHOOZE Shoes in Size 7 Toddler – 4 Youth $45 CLOSED (42)
- 31: Ethics, a Budget, and Your Taste Buds: The 3/4ths Rule (4)
- February 2013 (16)
- 01: Mothering in the Newborn Period (2)
- 02: Featured Blogger: That Mama Gretchen (0)
- 03: Easier Than Hamburger Helper (2)
- 04: Compassion Isn’t Always Convenient (1)
- 06: Wordless Wednesday: Refrigerator Art (3)
- 08: 6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for Tots (6)
- 09: January 2013 Winners (0)
- 11: 8 Principles of Attachment Parenting for Older Children (2)
- 13: Wordless Wednesday: Love (4)
- 15: 6 Tips For Connecting with Faraway Families (1)
- 18: Potty Training Regression (1)
- 20: Wordless Wednesday: Best Friends (7)
- 22: Set Up to Succeed (2)
- 24: Calling for submissions for March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Tough Conversations (0)
- 25: Special Order: Requesting Allergy Friendly Kid’s Meals (0)
- 27: Wordless Wednesday: Ceremonies (2)
- January 2013 (18)
- 02: Wordless Wednesday: Dentist Visit (4)
- 03: Meet Our Sponsor: EC Simplified (0)
- 05: Giveaway: EC Simplified Plus Package, Infant Potty Training Made Easy – $47 ARV CLOSED (54)
- 06: Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family (0)
- 07: Big, Little Girl (1)
- 09: Wordless Wednesday: Messy Play (6)
- 11: A Necessary Season: Potty Learning as a Step in the Journey (1)
- 12: Giveaway: I Love Me! (3 copies) & Pen From Nourishing Souls – $25 ARV CLOSED (19)
- 14: Pinterest Inspiration for Easier Winter Holidays (8)
- 16: Wordless Wednesday: Library (3)
- 18: Implementing Gentle Discipline Techniques in Big Families (2)
- 19: December 2012 Winners (1)
- 21: Inside our Just in Case Kits (2)
- 23: Wordless Wednesday: Grandparents (4)
- 25: I’m Not Raising Corporate America (12)
- 27: Cooking from Scratch (3)
- 28: Consider the Lilies (0)
- 30: Wordless Wednesday: Sports (1)
- December 2012 (23)
- 01: Giveaway: Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting — $10 ARV CLOSED (18)
- 02: Egg Puffs with Ginger Sauce (0)
- 03: Beyond Discipline: A Chat With Dr. Laura of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids (0)
- 05: Wordless Wednesday: Honoring Traditions (2)
- 07: Balloon Count Down for the New Year (2)
- 08: Giveaway: 3 Copies of Kindle Book “I Create My World” by Connie Bowen- $21 ARV CLOSED (2)
- 10: How to Treat a Child With Special Needs (1)
- 11: What Makes the Perfect Parent? (7)
- 12: Wordless Wednesday: Fluffy Bums (2)
- 12: A Healing Touch (3)
- 13: November 2012 Winners (0)
- 14: Celebrating Winter Solstice: Tissue Paper Lanterns (0)
- 15: Giveaway: One Set of Classic Beads & a Year’s Subscription to iCyclebeads Online App From Cyclebeads — $25.95 ARV CLOSED (3)
- 16: Recipe: Almond Coco Butter (2)
- 17: 10 Ways to Play With Your Toddler While Breastfeeding Your Baby (12)
- 19: Wordless Wednesday: Chilly Days (4)
- 19: NPN Holiday Gift Guide Winners (2)
- 23: Featured Blogger: Laura Burns (0)
- 24: My First Home Birth Experience (1)
- 26: Wordless Wednesday: Birthdays (1)
- 28: Learn to Love the Camera (2)
- 30: Baking Powder Recipe (3)
- 31: We Are Not the Breastfeeding Gestapo (11)
- November 2012 (25)
- 01: Holiday Gift Guide (5)
- 02: Meet Our Sponsor: Eggzy (1)
- 04: Handmade Holidays: Meal Time Gatherings (1)
- 04: Giveaway: Birth Relaxation Kit — $50 ARV CLOSED (15)
- 05: Handmade Holidays: Gifts for Babies and Children (2)
- 06: Handmade Holidays: Gifts for Adults (2)
- 07: Wordless Wednesday: First Haircut (3)
- 08: Handmade Holidays: Food Treats and Gifts (1)
- 09: Why Buy Handmade (7)
- 10: Giveaway: Captain No Beard ~ 10 Winners, $10 ARV CLOSED (10)
- 12: 3 Ways to Balance Your Mood in Under One Minute (10)
- 13: Volunteering With a Child (5)
- 14: Wordless Wednesday: Metamorphosis (4)
- 16: Before the Birds and the Bees (6)
- 17: Giveaway: Mama, Talk About Our New Baby From Baby-Love Books — $15.99 ARV CLOSED (28)
- 19: Heartburn Help (4)
- 20: October 2012 Winners (2)
- 21: Wordless Wednesday: Giving Thanks (0)
- 23: Santa Claus Is Coming to Our House (6)
- 24: Giveaway: Grain Free Meal Plans, Freezer Cooking Guide eBook — $19 ARV CLOSED (8)
- 25: Nightshade-Free and Tomato-Free Marinara Sauce Recipe (1)
- 25: Join Us for a Chat with Dr. Laura of AhaParenting.com (0)
- 26: The Good Elf on the Shelf (2)
- 28: Wordless Wednesday: Roots (2)
- 30: Handprint Snowmen Ornaments (1)
- October 2012 (24)
- 01: Sexual Feelings When Breastfeeding (15)
- 03: Wordless Wednesday: Story Time (3)
- 05: Celebrating Your Own Birth Day (3)
- 06: Giveaway: Who Was Born At Home? Book — 2 Winners $10 ARV CLOSED (14)
- 07: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (1)
- 08: Coping with Transition: The Three A’s (4)
- 09: September 2012 Giveaway Winners (0)
- 09: New Shoes for Mama (11)
- 10: Wordless Wednesday: Baby Feet (4)
- 11: NPN Handmade Holidays: Call for Submissions (2)
- 12: 3 X 2 = 6 (2)
- 14: Giveaway: $25 From It’s Naturally Pure – $25 ARV CLOSED (10)
- 15: Celebrating Halloween With Less Consumerism (4)
- 17: Wordless Wednesday: Lactivism (9)
- 19: Steps For Ditching Junk Food and Eating Better (9)
- 20: Giveaway: FunBites Pack for Bento-Style Bites — $22 ARV CLOSED (34)
- 21: Featured Blogger: Christine Powell (3)
- 22: Partner Support for Breastfeeding (2)
- 24: Wordless Wednesday: Autumn (4)
- 27: Giveaway: Natural Deodorant and Baby Care Products from Monkey Baby Naturals – $30 ARV CLOSED (22)
- 28: Featured Blogger: Shannon Hillinger (1)
- 28: Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes and Rich Chocolate Orange Frosting – A Halloween Delight! (1)
- 29: Bedtime Connection (6)
- 31: Wordless Wednesday: Pumpkins (4)
- September 2012 (20)
- 01: Giveaway: Original Nursing Tank Top From Momzelle – $40 ARV CLOSED (73)
- 02: Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes (Dairy-Free) (2)
- 03: Breastfeeding and Proper Nutrition (4)
- 05: Wordless Wednesday: Intactivism (6)
- 05: August 2012 Winners (0)
- 07: How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know (3)
- 08: Giveaway: GLOB Botanical Paint Kit — $24 ARV CLOSED (21)
- 09: Meet Our Sponsor: Nest (0)
- 10: Letting the Rhythm Find You (3)
- 12: Wordless Wednesday: School (3)
- 14: How To Side-Car Your Crib (15)
- 15: Giveaway: Plastic Free Book $20 ARV CLOSED (4)
- 17: Band-Aids: Badges of Honor (2)
- 19: Wordless Wednesday: Little Helpers (4)
- 21: Dinners on the Go for Busy Families (1)
- 22: Giveaway: Birth Announcements from TinyPrints — 2 Winners! — $75 ARV CLOSED (29)
- 24: These Breasts Were Made for Nursing (1)
- 26: Wordless Wednesday: Photos by Kids (4)
- 28: The Message Underneath His Words (2)
- 30: Featured Blogger: JW (2)
- August 2012 (31)
- 01: Wordless Wednesday: Breastfeeding (4)
- 02: Normalizing Breastfeeding for a Better Future (1)
- 03: Learning From Two Years of Breastfeeding and Adding A New Baby (0)
- 04: Giveaway: Love Munchkin Belly Oil and Sensitive Skin Oil $26.50 ARV {US/Canada; 8.18} CLOSED (15)
- 05: The Feeding Doctor’s Tuna Noodle Casserole…ONE PAN! (0)
- 06: Lactation Lessons (0)
- 07: What Breastfeeding Taught Me About Success (0)
- 08: Wordless Wednesday: Working at Home (4)
- 08: July Winners (0)
- 09: Symbiotic Sleep (1)
- 10: Eggs: Power Protein for Pregnancy and Beyond (4)
- 11: Giveaway: Thirsties Duo All-In-One Cloth Diaper Plus Hemp Inserts — $25.75 ARV {8.25; US/Can} CLOSED (156)
- 12: Simple Chicken and Vegetable Curry Recipe (0)
- 13: Labial Adhesions in Baby Girls (17)
- 14: On The Hunt . . . at the Farmers’ Market (8)
- 15: Wordless Wednesday: Vacations (3)
- 17: Meet Our Sponsor: Raising Green Kids (0)
- 19: Giveaway: A Mother’s Boutique Tanya Dress – $119 ARV CLOSED (37)
- 19: Chocolate Raspberry Avocado Pudding (1)
- 20: Genealogy for the Homeschooler, Part 1: The Research (4)
- 21: Genealogy for the Homeschooler, Part 2: Projects (0)
- 22: Wordless Wednesday: Imagination (3)
- 23: Beginning Parenthood on an Island (3)
- 24: No Siblings? No Problem! (1)
- 25: Giveaway: L’il Baby Chaps and Prefold Belt from EC Wear — $28 ARV {CLOSED} (35)
- 26: Swiss Chard, Chicken, and Wild Rice (0)
- 27: NPN Volunteers Share Their Stories about Genital Integrity (3)
- 28: Our Homeopathic Medicine Cabinet (0)
- 29: Wordless Wednesday: First Steps (3)
- 30: Gentle Discipline and the Strong-Willed Child (12)
- 31: Respecting My Toddler’s “No” (4)
- July 2012 (32)
- 01: Quinoa Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free) (5)
- 02: The Love of a Daddy (1)
- 03: Guiding Children Through the Death of a Loved One (1)
- 04: Wordless Wednesday: Patriotism (3)
- 05: Preventing Flat Head Syndrome (9)
- 06: Saving Them the Pain of a Later Circumcision (7)
- 08: Cilantro Livity Soup (3)
- 08: Giveaway: Parenting for Peace – $38 ARV {7.23 Worldwide} CLOSED (9)
- 09: Mama Moments: Self Care in 60 Seconds (1)
- 10: Getting My Craft On (10)
- 11: Wordless Wednesday: Keeping Cool (4)
- 11: June Winners (0)
- 12: 5 Activities for Summertime Fun (1)
- 13: Who Enjoys My Company? (3)
- 14: Giveaway: Cool Cap and Two Cool Straws From GreenPaxx – $20 ARV {7.29 US} CLOSED (18)
- 15: Pico de Gallo for Summer Tomatoes (2)
- 16: When Children Don’t Listen (2)
- 17: How to Deal With Feeling Touched Out (5)
- 18: Wordless Wednesday: Listening to Nature (8)
- 19: The How and Why of Homeopathy (0)
- 20: Roller Skate Skinny (5)
- 21: Giveaway: NatureBox Healthy Snacks – $40 ARV {8.4; U.S.} CLOSED (50)
- 22: Refined Sugar-Free Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (3)
- 23: The Price of Trust (32)
- 24: 10 Tips for Raising Vegan Children (5)
- 25: Wordless Wednesday: Labor (3)
- 26: The Myth of the Magic Autonomous Age (13)
- 27: Calling for Submissions for the August Carnival of Natural Parenting! (0)
- 28: Giveaway: Jessicurl Haircare Light & Luminous Collection $36 ARV {8.14; US} CLOSED (35)
- 29: Garlic Spinach Artichoke Dip (0)
- 30: An Open Letter to Grandparents: 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Be The Best Parents They Can Be (3)
- 31: Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week With NPN! (1)
- June 2012 (28)
- 01: Frugal Fun for the Whole Family (5)
- 02: Giveaway: “This Milk Tastes Good” by Chenniah Patrick – $28 ARV {6/16; Worldwide} CLOSED (27)
- 03: Sugar-Free Parenting for a Sweet Childhood (11)
- 04: Resources to Reduce Birth Fear (3)
- 05: Our Love Grows (2)
- 06: Wordless Wednesday: Military Appreciation (2)
- 07: Meet Our Sponsor: Sparkle Stories (0)
- 08: L.O.V.E. in 10 Minute Doses (4)
- 09: Giveaway: Everyday Minerals – $41 ARV {6.23; US/Can} CLOSED (88)
- 12: Embracing Our Potential: Birth as a Metaphor (10)
- 13: Wordless Wednesday: Daddy Time (5)
- 14: Slippery Elm for Healing (1)
- 15: My First Menstrual Cup (5)
- 17: May Winners (0)
- 18: Do We Really Want to Control Our Children? (6)
- 19: Why Baby-led Solids Worked For Us (6)
- 20: Wordless Wednesday: Sunny Days (2)
- 21: How We Eat Footloose and Fancy Frugal (6)
- 22: Brightly Colored Bathing Suits Help Keep Kids Safe (0)
- 23: Giveaway: Pocket Diaper from Baby Babu – $25 GC {7.9; U.S.} CLOSED (118)
- 25: 10 Principles of Unconditional Parenting (7)
- 26: Artificial Food Coloring Awakening (7)
- 26: Meet Our Sponsor: NaturoKits (0)
- 27: Wordless Wednesday: Sleeping (5)
- 27: Calling for Submissions for the July Carnival of Natural Parenting! (0)
- 28: Toddler Discipline and Balancing Needs (2)
- 29: Learn Something New Everyday (15)
- 30: Giveaway: Basic First Aid Naturokit from NaturoKits – $75 {7.17; Worldwide} CLOSED (86)
- May 2012 (30)
- 01: Introduction to Homeopathic Medicine (3)
- 02: Wordless Wednesday: Heroes (4)
- 02: April 2012 Winners (0)
- 03: Remaining Connected to School-Age Children (1)
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- 26: A Call to Labor (6)
- 27: Featured Blogger: Laura (2)
- 29: Struggling to Sleep (0)
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- 20: Nobody Puts Baby in the Crib! (16)
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- 26: Halloween Candy Alternatives (9)
- 28: What to Do When Baby Bites While Nursing (6)