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Pregnancy When It’s Not the First Time Around
It’s not always easy to find advice beyond the first pregnancy – Laura shares what she’s learned about making that 9 months easier when you’re dealing with more than one child. Read More…
6 Comments | Posted in Balance, Family Structure, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
Celebrating Birthdays at School – Without Treats!
With increased awareness of food allergies, food safety and an overabundance of “treats” (sugary juices, sodas, candies and cookies) in our schools, some parents want to cut out the junk food treats. How, then, do you make your child’s birthday at school special without sending the entire class on a sugar high? Read More…
8 Comments | Posted in Arts and Crafts, Consistent Care, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Natural Learning, Reading
Ten Tips to Pumping Success
A seasoned pumping mama gives handy tips for pumping success. Read More…
12 Comments | Posted in Alternative Caregivers, Balance, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Consistent Care, Feeding With Love, Work and Family
Bonding with the Adopted Child
Attachment is used to describe the long-term relationships between humans, particularly within families and between life-long friends. Bonding typically refers to the process of attachment that develops between parents and children. Bonding results through the child’s affection and trust of their parents. It is important that an infant develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver for social and … Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Consistent Care, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Nighttime Parenting, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep
The Natural Parent Picks a Preschool
It’s time to look at preschools. For many parents, it can be a daunting task. For Natural Parents, it can be even more challenging. A naturally-parented child has typically been loved and cared for a loving, attached caregiver who is in tune with their needs. It can be overwhelming and emotional for their parents to “turn them over” to a teacher to function in a group for the first time. However, there are many things you can to do make the task a bit easier: Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Alternative Caregivers, Balance, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Holistic Health, Special Needs
Easing the Ride on the NICU Roller Coaster
Many parents describe their NICU experience as a rollercoaster. The highs are really high and the lows can be especially low. The wild ride can be very draining on parents, who often put their needs last as they focus on helping their new baby get well. As they juggle the needs of their hospitalized baby, jobs, the household and perhaps … Read More…
8 Comments | Posted in Alternative Caregivers, Balance, Cleaning and Organizing, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Healthy Living, Practical Home Help, Work and Family
Being Mommy in the Real World
Tips and strategies to help parents effectively navigate conversations about hot parenting topics, without reverting to judgments or disrespect. Read More…
5 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Parenting Philosophies
The Long Story of a Short Tongue: Part Two
(Part one of this story was published earlier this week.) I am very active on a Catholic parenting forum and a local AP forum. I often go to them for advice, support, and prayers. When I first began having problems feeding my forth baby, I posted a prayer request on my Catholic forum. A woman wrote back that she was … Read More…
8 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love
The Long Story of a Short Tongue: Part One
When people ask how I decided to breastfeed, I often give them a blank stare. For my husband and me, there really was no other choice. We were both breastfed; my mother nursed me until I was two and a half. Our first child nursed easily and fairly effortlessly; our second even more so. Breastfeeding for me was easy, natural … Read More…
9 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Alternatives, Feeding With Love
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
I love fall. I love the break from the 100 degree days. I love the crunch of leaves under my feet as I walk my oldest to school. I love the hint of winter that floats in the cool, crisp breeze. I love back-to-school supplies, Halloween, pumpkin patches, and snuggling under piles of blankets in bed. But, most of all, … Read More…
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