Category: ’Balance’

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

A Healing Touch

December 12th, 2012 by Laura B. - 3 Comments

A Healing Touch

Sometimes, in caring for our children, you wind up caring for yourself in the most unexpected ways.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Family Structure, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

Giveaway: 3 Copies of Kindle Book “I Create My World” by Connie Bowen- $21 ARV CLOSED

December 8th, 2012 by NPN Reviewers - 2 Comments

Giveaway: 3 Copies of Kindle Book “I Create My World” by Connie Bowen- $21 ARV CLOSED

Enter to win 3 copies of the Kindle book “I Create My World” by Connie Bowen, a value of $20.97.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways

The Good Elf on the Shelf

November 26th, 2012 by Laura - 1 Comment

"Tom" the Elf relaxes with the remote and some coffee!

Do you like the Elf on the Shelf but are uncomfortable with the whole “he’s watching you be naughty” idea? Laura of WaldenMommy took the Elf on the Shelf and changed him to fit her family’s positive lifestyle.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Belief, Responding With Sensitivity

Santa Claus Is Coming to Our House

November 23rd, 2012 by Emily Bartnikowski - 6 Comments

My sister (and our disapproving cat) Christmas of 1977

There’s a lot of talk about why parents aren’t continuing the Santa tradition with their children . . . here’s why Emily is teaching her children about Santa.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief

Wordless Wednesday: Giving Thanks

November 21st, 2012 by NPN_Admin - Leave a comment

Wordless Wednesday: Giving Thanks

This week we asked you to share giving thanks with us. Link up!  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Balance, Belief, Wordless Wednesday

Volunteering With a Child

November 13th, 2012 by Jenn - 5 Comments

Volunteering With a Child

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

5 Comments | Posted in Activism, Balance, Natural Learning

3 Ways to Balance Your Mood in Under One Minute

November 12th, 2012 by Amy W. - 10 Comments

3 Ways to Balance Your Mood in Under One Minute

These three tips can help you care for your parenting heart and balance your mood in under a minute.  Read More…

10 Comments | Posted in Balance, Healthy Living, Keeping Active, Responding With Sensitivity

Partner Support for Breastfeeding

October 22nd, 2012 by NPN Guest - 2 Comments

My best friend nursing her newborn daughter with Daddy observing the latch.

Adrienne shares some tips to help partners of nursing moms to be supportive and helpful throughout the nursing relationship.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Consensual Living, Equally Shared Parenting, Family Structure, Feeding With Love, Parenting Philosophies

Celebrating Halloween With Less Consumerism

October 15th, 2012 by Mandy - 4 Comments

Photo by Yaxzone (flickr)

Trick-or-treating is not the sole focus of Halloween for our family. Instead, we seek multiple ways to encourage natural, local, fall-themed fun.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consensual Living, Ecological Responsibility, Green Living, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Love of Nature, Parenting Philosophies, Radical Unschooling

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