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Support Pumping Moms AND New Moms in DV Shelters
Pumping is hard work, and pumping moms need our support! In a fun and creative effort to celebrate pumping mamas, we bring you the Pumping Pixie, a sweet little sprite you can print off and leave anonymously (or not!) on pumps of the pumping moms you encounter. 100% of your donations will benefit women at DV shelters! Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Lactivism
April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Family Recipes
Calling for submissions for the April Carnival of Natural Parenting! We continue to be delighted with the inspiration and wisdom our Carnival of Natural Parenting participants share, and we hope you’ll join us for the next carnival in April 2013! (Check out March, January, December, November, October, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January, and a summary of all … Read More…
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Giveaway: Qwirkle Game from SeriousShops.com – $25 ARV CLOSED
Enter to win your own copy of Qwirkle, a strategy tile game from SeriousShops.com (ARV $25). Read More…
14 Comments | Posted in General, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways
13 Ideas to Gently Manage Separation Anxiety in Preschoolers
If you’ve experienced a renewed bout of separation anxiety with your preschooler, you probably understand how frustrating it can be to address. We recently went through this with our own (then) three year old, and I’d like to share some ideas that friends offered on how to gently respond. Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Alternative Caregivers, Attachment Parenting, Balance, Consensual Living, Consistent Care, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules, Work and Family
Introducing Fire Safety to Toddlers and Preschoolers
Dionna from Code Name: Mama shares nine ideas plus some great books and other resources on how to gently and effectively introduce the concept of fire safety to toddlers and preschoolers. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Natural Learning, Playtime, Reading
The First Annual Natural Parents Network Cross-Country Get Together
Natural Parents Network is powered by an incredible group of volunteers. Over the past week, many of the us were able to meet for the first time in person at two different locations. Come read all about who gathered where and what fun activities we had planned. And let us know if you want to join us as a volunteer! Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Natural Parenting Products
Essential Oil Remedies for Children
Essential oils are extracts of plants, and there are many that can be used effectively in relieving common childhood illnesses and other concerns. Find out which EOs to use for teething, bruises, colds, and more. Read More…
8 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health
What to Expect When You’re Expecting … for Natural Parents
Expecting parents can find a ton of checklists online and in books like “What to Expect,” but so many of them focus on “what to buy” or “finding a hospital.” Those lists aren’t geared toward the more natural-minded family. This one is. Read More…
10 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Birth, Circumcision, Family Safety, Holistic Health, Parenting Philosophies, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting, Vaccinations
Seven Alternatives to Forced Apologies
Playground and play group etiquette often dictates that when your child hurts another child, takes something away, refuses to share, or any of those other behaviors that make parents cringe, you must demand that your child apologize. Even if your child obviously doesn’t mean it. When Kieran hurts or frustrates another child, I do want to acknowledge and comfort the … Read More…
5 Comments | Posted in Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
A Skeptic’s Guide to Acupuncture
Welcome to the IF We Believe! Blog CarnivalIn honor of National Infertility Awareness Week. This post was written for inclusion in the monthly IF We Believe! Blog Carnival hosted by Arpita of Up, Down & Natural.Scroll to the bottom of this post for a list of other wonderfully brave mamas who participated in this Carnival and shared their stories of … Read More…
27 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Balance, Fertility, Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Preparing for Parenting
