More than 100 parents of children with special needs respond to the question “what should I say (and not say) to a pregnant/new parent who has received a special needs diagnosis?” Learn how you can respond with sensitivity.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting, Special Needs

Taking children to a worship service is important to many families, but it can also be a challenge. Here are some tips to help make your worship service more enjoyable for everyone!  Read More…

13 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Belief, Family Structure, Parenting Philosophies

Mandy from Living Peacefully with Children describes her family’s ritual in observance of Halcyon.  Read More…

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Part of the trouble is that holiday characters aren’t just characters. They are laden with meaning and power. Holiday magical figures have become some of the most tried and true tools of parental manipulation. The racket is such a part of our cultural conciousness, it’s hard to tell which came first: the lie or the mass marketing.  Read More…

9 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Belief, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

Amy at Peace 4 Parents shares these helpful steps for natural parents to find the helpful (less fearful) way to approach survival thinking.  Read More…

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This week we asked you to share with us what gratitude means to you and your family. Link up!  Read More…

10 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Wordless Wednesday

I support my daughter’s rights to believe whatever speaks to her. It doesn’t have to be what speaks to me (or, more appropriately, doesn’t speak to me). I still support her right. It doesn’t have to be a battle to convert each other. We aren’t bad influences on each other. We can coexist.  Read More…

18 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief

Amy shares ideas to help single parents maintain peace and perspective while parenting naturally.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Family Structure

Our baby would be perfect as he came, and his body autonomy took precedent over any cultural norms we might be bucking. Oh, yeah: cultural norms. Did I forget to mention that we’re Jewish?  Read More…

23 Comments | Posted in Activism, Balance, Belief, Circumcision, Holistic Health, Intactivism

Living a Yogic lifestyle, as I do, means adhering to its central principles—for the most part. Emphasize what has resonance. Use what meets the needs for increasing enjoyment and connection within a family.  Read More…

7 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Belief, Healthy Living, Parenting Philosophies