Gretchen, also known as That Mama Gretchen, is one of NPN’s insightful and creative authors. While she writes about a number of different topics, her love her family and passion for motherhood shine through in every post. Read today’s feature to learn more about this inspiring mama!  Read More…

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Laura Burns is the author of A Pug in the Kitchen and also a writer here at Natural Parents Network. Laura spends her days observing and learning from her two young children. She also has a love of cooking and a passion for gentle, conscious parenting and cultivating play in her everyday life.  Read More…

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Today we’re getting to know a little more about one of NPN’s many wonderful volunteers, Christine Powell! Christine, who blogs at African Babies Don’t Cry, is a part of Natural Parents Network’s Social Media team as well as our Review and Giveaways team.  Read More…

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I thrived on a consistent routine, and it seemed to work well for my daughter, too, but I kept reading idealized, poetic descriptions of “daily rhythm” (said in the peaceful, calming voice of an enlightened earth mother) that insisted that a rhythm was not a routine. I started to roll my eyes every time I saw the r word, as it seemed to mock me with its unattainable beauty and perfection.  Read More…

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Solo parenting certainly isn’t easy (let’s face it, parenting period isn’t easy), but it was manageable, and over two years later, is still a time I remember fondly for the most part. Looking back, there are a handful of things that I feel contributed to my ability to maintain my sanity during that very busy time.  Read More…

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It goes without saying that travel can be stressful for children. When their behavior throws you for a loop and you’re at the end of your patience, however, it’s easy to forget that just like you, they’re likely doing the best they can.  Read More…

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Many of us parents are adept at noticing and accepting strong negative emotions in our children, but we forget it’s normal for us to feel them as well and to give ourselves grace to work through them.  Read More…

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Melissa explains how the Montessori philosophy and baby-led weaning complement each other.  Read More…

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Do you want to include your children in meal preparation but don’t know where to start? Melissa provides five easy tips for including your little one in a rich learning environment: the kitchen.  Read More…

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This is by no means a list of things every cloth diapering family needs, but it is a list of everything you could possibly want.  Read More…

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