Category Archives: Carnival of Natural Parenting
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Calling for Submissions for the September 2015 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids Blogging
It’s time for the kids to take over our blogs — what does your little one have to say? Would he like to share what he’s been doing this summer? Does she want to dish about what life is really like with you? If your little ones are preverbal (or they don’t want to write something), feel free to share pictures (photos or hand-made), imagine a post or letter you imagine your little one would write, or get creative in whatever way feels right to you and your child. Submit by September 1! MORE
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Family History – April Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions
We can see in our children how strong an effect genes have on us. Let’s go ahead and face it, then: How has your family history — both recent and distant — shaped who you are and how you parent, for better and for worse? What does your children’s heritage mean to you, and what are the ways you seek to pass it on to them? Do you find yourself aligning with your genealogy or branching out into new directions? Submission deadline: April 7. Carnival posting: April 14 MORE
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Calling for Submissions for the March 2015 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Day in the Life
Pick a typical day, and take one photo an hour. Or pick twelve or more photos that best represent what a “normal” day is for you. If you’re not a shutterbug, write a diary of your day. Let us peek into your life to glimpse the familiar and the extraordinary in the mundane. MORE
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DIY: Homeschooling
Have you considered homeschooling but aren’t sure how you could make it work? Kerry of City Kids Homeschooling offers some do-it-yourself encouragement. MORE
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Calling for Submissions for the February 2015 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Do It Yourself
Teach us how to do something with your best tutorial – on anything. Reflect on how hard it is to get things done with kids, or how inspiring it is to include them in projects. Let’s get something done this month! MORE
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Seven Tips for Decluttering with Your Clutterbug
Welcome to the January 2015 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Household Chores This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories, tips, and tricks on tackling household chores. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other … MORE
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8 Thoughtful Non-Toy Gifts for Baby
Is your family asking for hints for presents to give baby? Use this list of ideas that won’t overwhelm your little one with toys. MORE
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Calling for Submissions for the December 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Greatest Gifts
We’re talking materialism! What have relatives or friends bought your family or kids that were hits out of the park? What gifts have tanked? What recommendations would you have for gift givers, and what’s on your wish list this year? What gifts have you given that showed what an awesome gifter you are? Let’s talk presents this holiday season! MORE
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November 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions – Indoor Fun
Write with us for the November 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting. We’re sharing tips and tricks for having tons of indoor fun this winter! MORE
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Our Life As Modern-Day Nomads
This family of five lives in 194 square feet of space — with the whole of North America as the back yard. MORE