Category Archives: Activism

Political and social advocacy and activism

• Talking to Your Kids – A Pinterest Collection

  How do you address challenging topics with your kids (death, race, sex, injustice, etc.)? For March’s Carnival of Natural Parenting, we asked you to tell us how you tackle these subjects. NPN’s Pinterest volunteers have been collecting information from experts about the best ways to broach sensitive subjects with your kids, along with personal stories from parents about how they managed these kinds of conversations on our board Talking With Kids.  MORE

• 200 Family Activities for Spring

  There are many great things about spring, and one of those is the ability to do some more activities outdoors and elsewhere. Check out our list of fun things to do with your family this spring!  MORE

• Ethics, a Budget, and Your Taste Buds: The 3/4ths Rule

  Part of an ongoing series to help you hit the perfect balance of budget-friendly, ethical, delicious meals. Today we talk picnic food and doing the best you can with what you have.  MORE

• 21 Ways to Raise a Feminist Child

  We need to offer our children the skills and sensitivities to continue pointing out and mending the areas where women are victims, puppets or anything less than equal. Lyndsay shares a list of 21 tips, activities and ideas for raising a feminist child.  MORE

• Human Milk – So Awesome, So Unique!

  When we feed our children human milk, we are feeding them an unequaled form of nutrition and nurture that helps them develop physically, emotionally, and socially. But in addition, we are equipping our children with an army of immunological protectors to keep their busy systems as healthy as possible. Breastmilk is so awesome, and so unique!  MORE

• Support Pumping Moms AND New Moms in DV Shelters

  Pumping is hard work, and pumping moms need our support! In a fun and creative effort to celebrate pumping mamas, we bring you the Pumping Pixie, a sweet little sprite you can print off and leave anonymously (or not!) on pumps of the pumping moms you encounter. 100% of your donations will benefit women at DV shelters!  MORE

• Celebrating International Women’s Day With Our Kids

  Lyndsay shares a selection of ideas, activities and links that will help you and your kiddos celebrate International Women’s Day 2013!  MORE

• Calling for submissions for March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Tough Conversations

  How do you address challenging topics with your kids? Recall a tough conversation you had or share tips on how parents can handle these challenges. Submit by March 5.  MORE

• Mothering in the Newborn Period

  Amy shares a few tips for moms of newborns that she hopes can smooth over the newborn time and allow for more baby-mooning and less worry.  MORE

• We Are Not the Breastfeeding Gestapo

  Amy W. reassures readers that La Leche League members and breastfeeding advocates of every type are not the “Breastfeeding Gestapo” that some still consider them to be.  MORE

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