For the Carnival of Natural Parenting, Jenn gives ideas for service that even a family with young children can accomplish.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Activism, Balance, Natural Learning

I almost feel like a natural parenting blasphemer when I confess that I truly enjoyed my hospital birth experience.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Birth, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

We all need to bathe, but why make it solitary activity? There are plenty of reasons to share bathtime, particularly with very young children.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Green Living, Responding With Sensitivity

All too often, we compartmentalize our time. We separate our tasks into solitary chores instead of group efforts. The next time you don’t have time, the next time a task calls you away from your children, take a moment to turn the task into some family time.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Balance, Cleaning and Organizing, Practical Home Help, Responding With Sensitivity

Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, but take heart: Being a picky eater is just a part of toddlerhood. Here are a few “secret weapon” recipes to help you through this stage.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Starting Solids

Tending to your emotional and physical well-being needs to be just as much a priority as eating and sleeping. You need to be the best you that you can be for your family, especially for your new addition, and that means making time for things that are important.  Read More…

12 Comments | Posted in Healthy Living, Keeping Active

Which style of cloth diaper is right for your family? Jenn goes through the advantages and drawbacks of each of the five major styles.  Read More…

11 Comments | Posted in Cloth Diapers, Ecological Responsibility, Natural Parenting Products

Parenting by any method is anything but easy. We are charged with nurturing the mental, social, physical, emotional and spiritual well being of these amazing little humans – that’s a lot of pressure for anyone. When the responsibilities get overwhelming, it can be tempting to turn your back on your parenting ideals. Before you throw in the towel, take a look at these ideas to get your natural parenting mojo back.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance

Is there any symbol more fitting of the natural family than the garden? Just like the family, a well-loved garden grows and blossoms. With careful care, the plants thrive and bear fruit. A garden is a source of nourishment, a place for togetherness and even a symbol of the family’s dedication to ecology and living in harmony with the earth. …  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Ecological Responsibility, Love of Nature