Amy W. writes about her wake up call to the power of play – realizing the truth in the saying that all the best moms do have “sticky floors, dirty ovens, piles of laundry, and happy kids.”  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Balance, Natural Learning, Playtime, Work and Family

When we feed our children human milk, we are feeding them an unequaled form of nutrition and nurture that helps them develop physically, emotionally, and socially. But in addition, we are equipping our children with an army of immunological protectors to keep their busy systems as healthy as possible. Breastmilk is so awesome, and so unique!  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism

Amy shares a few tips for moms of newborns that she hopes can smooth over the newborn time and allow for more baby-mooning and less worry.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Birth, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity

Amy W. reassures readers that La Leche League members and breastfeeding advocates of every type are not the “Breastfeeding Gestapo” that some still consider them to be.  Read More…

11 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting

These three tips can help you care for your parenting heart and balance your mood in under a minute.  Read More…

10 Comments | Posted in Balance, Healthy Living, Keeping Active, Responding With Sensitivity

I sympathize with those who feel the impulse to spank or use other forms of corporal punishment and controlling discipline, but encourage all parents to seek an alternative to violence by responding with sensitivity and honoring anger before it becomes harmful.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity

Learn three simple and fun movement games to play with your child.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Healthy Living, Keeping Active, Natural Learning, Playtime

Three simple ways to reduce waste in your home and encourage children to be conscious of waste and their environmental footprint.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Love of Nature

Soft cloth number cards are a soothing, quiet, and fun activity for children, and they are easily handmade from scrap materials.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Arts and Crafts, Ecological Responsibility, Green Living, Natural Learning, Playtime

Many wonder why a mother would choose to breastfeed past infancy. This moment in breastfeeding a child shows just how normal term-breastfeeding is and illustrates how breastfeeding little ones into childhood can enhance healthy relationships and help kids handle big emotions.  Read More…

7 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity