Category Archives: Activism

Political and social advocacy and activism

• Calling for Submissions for the March 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Everyday Superheroes

  Have you done anything brave lately? Have you witnessed any quiet heroism? What characteristics say “superhero” to you? Your children? Tell us by March 4!  MORE

• 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

• I Support You: Breastfeeding and Society

  Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject in our society, but is essential for the improvement of public health. Amy discusses breastfeeding and society, and makes suggestions for helping everyone have a basic, factual knowledge of breastfeeding and how to support breastfeeding mothers.  MORE

• Operation Unpink

  I have decided to take a stand against the nonsense. I will not be a passive participant in this pink pandemonium. December is a good month to make a big change because I’m already preparing for a huge purge to make room for the Christmas onslaught. Leading into January is a nice time for proclamations.  MORE

• Introducing Native American Culture to Children

  With Eurocentric stereotypes pervading, how do we bring a discussion to our children that is respectful of true Native heritage?  MORE

• 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

• Featured Blogger: Lyndsay Kirkham

  Our Feminist Playschool is not narrow in focus. Says Lyndsay, “I am rather ‘wide open’ with my themes. You might find anything from Toronto politics to an article on slut-shaming. And of course, you might also find a recipe for vegan muffins.”  MORE

• Thanksgiving in the NICU

  Christmas, angel trees, Salvation Army Bell Ringers and Toys for Tots. While my family loves and participates in all those events, for us, our big holiday to give back is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving wasn’t always our most meaningful holiday. Like many families, it was a blip on the radar, a day to stuff ourselves full of turkey before we dragged out …  MORE

• The Best Breast Cancer Awareness

  I’ll wear a pink ribbon if society will pay attention to the most important thing that can be done to decrease breast cancer risk: breastfeeding.  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Breastfeeding Support

  This week we asked you to share breastfeeding support with us. Read more about lactivism and feeding with love and respect on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

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