Author Archives: NPN Guest
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Permitting Pop Culture
Pop culture can be one of the most difficult things to help our children learn about and navigate, particularly for families which choose to opt out of mainstream circles. MORE
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When Parents’ Fears Escalate
If we didn’t self-doubt, we probably wouldn’t care enough about our children to struggle with trying to get to know them and understand them. But how do we overcome self-doubt? Read for some advice from guest author, Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. MORE
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Children, Music, and Learning How to Listen
Listening is fundamental for any sort of musicality and it is a skill we can introduce and nurture in our children long before they begin any form of music education. MORE
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Supporting Children Through Difficult Relationships
Sometimes the relationships our children experience will not be ideal. As parents, one of the most important things we can impart to our children is how to deal with those relationships when they are imperfect. That can be a difficult challenge for many parents, when our instincts are to shield and protect our children from stress. MORE
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OCD: Obsessive. Compulsive. Don’t Lose the Connection.
We are our children’s advocates. No one else. The tenacity to get to the bottom of an issue, whether it is physical health, mental health, behavioural is our job as their advocate. Taking that responsibility in the fullest sense, coming alongside a child in their frustration and fear was so much more productive than trying to control behaviour from the outside. MORE
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Becoming a Gentle Parent
For most people, becoming a gentle parent means a smaller change than they may think. I share three small but key differences that turned my parenting around and helped me get the most out of my relationships with my kids. MORE
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5 Ways to Use Healing Bone Broth
It’s that time of year again, when the kids go back to school and the sniffles and coughs and other unpleasant little bugs make their way into our homes. There are so many wonderful natural ways to combat illness, and for our family, homemade stock or bone broth is a mainstay all year ‘round. MORE
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Outlaw, Not “Bad”
When it comes to mothering, such external measures as society’s expectations and other people’s opinions simply don’t matter. MORE
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5 Tips for a Peaceful Home
Since we’ve had kids, maintaining a peaceful home has been high on my priority list. While my girls are small, I’m trying my best to create good habits in areas that are a struggle for me. While there are so many little things we can do to make our homes more peaceful, these are five big steps that are simple and effective. MORE
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Preparing Teens to Care for Children
Child care is a big enough challenge for adults. For teenagers, it can be especially difficult. However, I feel that with the right preparation, my teenagers are more qualified than most grown ups to care for my young children when I am unable to. MORE