Category: ’Balance’

Set Up to Succeed

February 22nd, 2013 by NPN Guest - 2 Comments

Our local museum provides waterproof smocks at the water station, reminding parents to have accurate expectations: Yes, your child will get wet.

Having age-appropriate expectations for our little ones can really help us to avoid many confrontations and keep us from experiencing anger and frustration.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Continuum Parenting, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

6 Tips For Connecting with Faraway Families

February 15th, 2013 by Lyndsay - 1 Comment

6 Tips For Connecting with Faraway Families

As a part of a bi-cultural family, Lyndsay shares some tips for staying connected to one’s home country and extended family even when distance separates stands between you and your loved ones.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Family Structure, Practical Home Help, Responding With Sensitivity, Work and Family

6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for Tots

February 8th, 2013 by Moorea - 6 Comments

6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for Tots

We might like to I’d like to pretend that toddlers aren’t getting screen time, but let’s face it, most of them are. Here are 6 hints for managing screen time for kids 1-5.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Gentle Discipline, Natural Learning

Consider the Lilies

January 28th, 2013 by Rachael - Leave a comment

Consider the Lilies

So often as parents, we don’t really know what we’re doing. To what do you turn to restore your trust in yourself, as well as in your family’s place in this crazy world?  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Balance

Cooking from Scratch

January 27th, 2013 by Cooking Naturally Editors - 3 Comments

Cooking from Scratch

An easy to digest look at how easy it is to cook from scratch!  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Balance, Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Starting Solids

Pinterest Inspiration for Easier Winter Holidays

January 14th, 2013 by Shannon - 8 Comments

Pinterest Inspiration for Easier Winter Holidays

Natural Parents Network has a Pinterest board where we have been collecting inspiration for taking the holidays a little easier.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Balance

A Necessary Season: Potty Learning as a Step in the Journey

January 11th, 2013 by Laura B. - 1 Comment

A Necessary Season: Potty Learning as a Step in the Journey

Potty learning in Laura’s home was an experience that became an unexpected joy in her season of mothering.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Body Image, Consensual Living, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Healthy Living, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules

Big, Little Girl

January 7th, 2013 by Gretchen - 1 Comment

Big, Little Girl

After welcoming baby number two, Gretchen found herself reevaluating her relationship and interaction with her oldest child.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules

Learn to Love the Camera

December 28th, 2012 by Emily Bartnikowski - 2 Comments

Taken by my 33 month old son and edited by me.

A lot of parents find that they are always the one behind the camera and never the one in the photos (or they avoid the lens altogether) — here are some tips to help you get over that hurdle and get yourself into the pictures.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Balance

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