Children in time-out are not learning new coping or communication skills which they can use to solve problems and conflicts. What are they learning?  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Gentle Discipline

I am a stay-at-home mom. When I speak those words, a 1950s stereotype pops into people’s heads. It’s true that my husband goes off to work and that I stay at home, but that’s where any similarity ends.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Family Structure, Homeschooling, Natural Learning, Parenting Philosophies, Radical Unschooling, Work and Family

Leaving behind what we believe *should be* allows us to embrace *what is* and, therefore, work as one with our child.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Parenting Philosophies, Work and Family

Mandy from Living Peacefully with Children describes her family’s ritual in observance of Halcyon.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief

Unschooling is one of those concepts you just don’t understand unless it clicks with you.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Consensual Living, Homeschooling, Natural Learning, Parenting Philosophies, Radical Unschooling

Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children. When we have children, the idea of handing down our planet to them takes on a different context. At the same time, parents and …  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Environmentalism, Green Living, Love of Nature

Friday night comes and families are ready to unwind after a long week of work or running the kids to and from one activity or another. Many families choose to unwind with family movie night. My own family is known to enjoy a good movie, especially if it is one based off of a book we’ve recently read. However, something …  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Natural Learning, Playtime

While evidence supports numerous benefits for child, mother, and society, breastfeeding support is lacking and breastfeeding mothers are frequently treated poorly.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Activism, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Lactivism

Serve these with an assortment of toppings for a build-your-own waffle bar! The possibilities are endless, from fresh or pureed fruit to homemade jams or syrups. Experiment with nut butters or chopped nuts for some extra protein and good-for-you fat. You could even try freezing any leftover waffles and pop them in the toaster when you’re ready for a quick and easy breakfast.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Recipes

My three year old has been the hardest of all my children to get in his carseat, preferring to take extra time to get in his seat. After making certain that the seat is comfortable, I have a few things that have helped us with the dilemma. 1. Planning extra time. Starting somewhere after age 1, I planned in an …  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity