Category Archives: Activism

Political and social advocacy and activism

• 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

• Volunteering With a Child

  For the Carnival of Natural Parenting, Jenn gives ideas for service that even a family with young children can accomplish.  MORE

• Why Buy Handmade

  Buying something is kind of like voting. When you take out your money and put it into someone else’s hands, you are saying “I support you and this thing you do.” See what your dollars are buying when you buy a handmade baby doll versus one made by Mattel.  MORE

• Meet Our Sponsor: Eggzy

  Today we are pleased to introduce you to Eggzy, one of our valued Natural Parents Network sponsors. From our reviewer, Mandy of Living Peacefully with Children: As many of us begin focusing more on our food, and on our social and environmental responsibility when it comes to how our food was raised, backyard chickens – just one small part of the …  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Lactivism

  This week we asked you to share lactivism with us. Read more about political and social activism on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

• These Breasts Were Made for Nursing

  Breasts make milk, nourishing and comforting children. They serve a purpose greater than simply ornamentation.  MORE

• Giveaway: Plastic Free Book $20 ARV CLOSED

  A review of the book Plastic Free by Laura of Pug in the Kitchen. “The beauty of Beth’s book is that is inspired me to action.”  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Intactivism

  This week we asked you to share intactivism with us. Read more about Circumcision/Keeping Your Baby Intact on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

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