Author Archives: Amy W.
About The Author: Amy W.
Me, Mothering, and Making it All Work
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Military spouse, breastfeeding advocate, natural parent, and seamstress, Amy ran into natural parenting by accident, and now blogs at Amy Willa: Me Mothering, and Making it All Work and Natural Parents Network, in order to share her experience and inspire others to live an authentic life and seek peace in parenting. Amy enjoys sewing, selling Silly Bear Handmade cloth diapers and eco friendly home goods at her Etsy shop, and is a passionate and compassionate breastfeeding advocate. She is active in La Leche League International, and pursuing a Public Health Degree and certification as an IBCLC.
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Answering Hard Questions
Recently, our nearly six year old has been asking some real gems about the world. I have entertained several queries about God, her body, my body, the bodies of others, people’s intentions, what happens when people die, and even questions about disasters and murder. This is not something you generally prepare for when expecting a child or when raising a … MORE
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Sibling Revelry: Growing Up Together
Amy W. reflects on the friendship her children have and shares that she looks forward to watching it continue to grow. MORE
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Censored for Talking about Lactation
Amy W. asks what’s so wrong about discussing lactation in casual conversation as she reminisces about being censored for discussing the topic. MORE
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Sometimes, gentle is not the whole answer – and it’s okay.
Lessons on accepting and providing the loving guidance your unique child needs can be hard to swallow at times – especially when, as I have, you experience a severe awakening that a large portion of your parenting style needs to change in order for your trusting relationship with your child to really blossom. MORE
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Go-To Activities for Inside Play
Amy W. shares three idea-starters for inside-play inspiration. MORE
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I Support You: Breastfeeding and Society
Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject in our society, but is essential for the improvement of public health. Amy discusses breastfeeding and society, and makes suggestions for helping everyone have a basic, factual knowledge of breastfeeding and how to support breastfeeding mothers. MORE
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5 Tricks to Help Create a Positive Relationship With Your Child
In the middle of a rough patch with your young child? I know the feeling! Free yourself from that rotten feeling by trying some tools and thoughts for nurturing your relationship. MORE
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Learning to See Things from My Child’s Perspective: When “Misbehaving” Is Really “Playing”
Seeing the world from your children’s perspective helps you understand what they really want and need. Our children can teach us so much–by what they say, what they do, and what they see. And when we listen, we learn to be better parents. MORE
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The Power of Play – A Wake Up Call
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.” MORE
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Human Milk – So Awesome, So Unique!
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! MORE