Category Archives: Activism

Political and social advocacy and activism

• Parenting Through Privilege: Resources and Education

  As parents, there is perhaps nothing quite as disturbing as hearing news about the death of a young person. We all ‘go there.’ We all imagine what it must feel like to lose one of our own sweet babies. Following the much contested and protested ‘not guilty’ verdict served to George Zimmerman this week, global optics has refocused on the …  MORE

• The Difference Is Me — Living as the Rainbow Generation

  For the most part in our lives, we are the odd ones out. We live on a small island where we are the diversity.  MORE

• 12 Essential Items for Pumping Mamas

  It is never fun to be caught unprepared when it is time to pump, and sometimes thinking through everything you may need is too difficult when you have a little one in your arms. Three NPN volunteers share a simple checklist to refer to when packing your pumping kit.  MORE

• Calling for Submissions for the July 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Learning About Diversity

  Diversity surrounds us — our family make-ups are unique, our abilities and goals differ from our friends, we have different standards of living and sets of beliefs … both across our communities and around the world. How do you teach your children to embrace and respect diversity? Tell us by July 2!  MORE

• 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

• 300 Positive Words to Describe Your Children

  Many of the characteristics that are undervalued in children are the very characteristics valued in adults. The next time you find yourself thinking about your children, try to think of their characteristics in a positive light. Mandy shares 300 fun and uplifting words to get you started.  MORE

• 35 Tips and Tricks For Pumping Mamas

  Are you a pumping mama? Don’t miss this list of helpful tips and tricks! Three of our NPN volunteers with over 50 months of pumping experience share their experiences and advice.  MORE

• 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

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