It’s not easy to be the solo parent when you’re used to having an extra pair of hands around. Here are 8 tips and tricks to maintain balance when a spouse is away.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Featured, Practical Home Help, Routines and Schedules, Work and Family

What happens when children who are Attachment Parented grow up? Laura from WaldenMommy is an adult example of an extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babyworn, attached child.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep

If you have an older potty learner, here are some tips to help you stay patient and model the skills.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Holistic Health, Special Needs

Five things I wish everyone knew about my son with special needs, a primer on treating him with love and respect.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Holistic Health, Parenting Philosophies, Special Needs

Do you like the Elf on the Shelf but are uncomfortable with the whole “he’s watching you be naughty” idea? Laura of WaldenMommy took the Elf on the Shelf and changed him to fit her family’s positive lifestyle.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Belief, Responding With Sensitivity

Want to change how you eat but don’t know where to start? Laura of WaldenMommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door shares some of tips for ditching the processed junk foods and eating healthier.  Read More…

9 Comments | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living

When life gets super busy, how do you handle the need to eat on the go? Laura of WaldenMommy shares her family’s favorite “fast food” meals.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Ecological Responsibility, Family Structure, General, Green Living, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Routines and Schedules

After struggling to breastfeed her youngest two children, Laura learns what breastfeeding success really is for her and why not judging someone’s feeding choices is important.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love, Holistic Health, Lactivism, Special Needs

There are many ways to keep kids safe in the water, but perhaps the easiest is also the simplest: brightly colored swimsuits.  Read More…

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Have kids? Then you have chores to do! Find ways to include kids in your household tasks.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Cleaning and Organizing, Ecological Responsibility, Family Structure, Green Living, Practical Home Help