Author Archives: NPN Guest
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That’s it, I’m Going Naked! (I’m Living Make-Up Free, and I’m Here to Tell the Tale)
My five-year-old daughter prompted my decision to never wear make-up. We were washing the dishes last week and she turned to me out of the blue and said, “Mama, you’re ugly without make up. Why don’t you ever wear it?” Read how I responded. MORE
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Doing It Right: What I Knew Before I Had Kids
Before I had children I knew, to the marrow of my bones, that I would do it right. And then pregnancy came. And there were so many choices. And so many variables outside of my control. Read more about what Lucy has learned since becoming a mother. MORE
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10 Ways to Wear Your Baby
There is no one right way to babywear and no one right carrier. If you are new to babywearing or looking to vary your experience, there will be something useful for you here! MORE
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When Teens Practice Consensual Values
One of the issues I had when I first began to consider parenting in a more consensual way was the idea that my children would be ill-prepared to handle real world challenges. But I realized how well we were preparing our kids when my son successfully resolved a problem with his high school teacher. MORE
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Prepare to Expect a Safe and Beautiful Natural Birth
Whether you’re having a homebirth or attempting to birth unassisted, it’s important to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. Here are some emergency tips for you and your birth partner. MORE
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5 Easy Ways to Connect With Teens
Staying connected with your independence-minded teenager can sometimes feel like a huge challenge. There are ways, however, for you to maintain a secure bond. MORE
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15 Frugal Family Dates
It can be challenging to find activities that are frugal and enjoyable for all the age ranges in a family. Here is a list of fifteen favorites. MORE
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They Judge My Children Because of Me
I expected judgement for some of my choices, but I didn’t anticipate that some people would also judge my children negatively. MORE
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Set Up to Succeed
Having age-appropriate expectations for our little ones can really help us to avoid many confrontations and keep us from experiencing anger and frustration. MORE
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8 Principles of Attachment Parenting for Older Children
Guest author Dulce writes about applying the principles of attachment parenting as our children grow and change. MORE