This week we asked you to share your routines with us. Read more about consistent and loving care on our resource page. Link up!  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Consistent Care, Featured, Routines and Schedules, Wordless Wednesday

“The thing I have found the hardest about parenting is parenting a child who is not my own.” Alexandra shares how she is navigating the world of her blended family.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Featured, Parenting Philosophies

What to do when your child’s grandparents are less than thrilled about your parenting choices.  Read More…

18 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Consistent Care, Parenting Philosophies

Worried about remaining connected to your school-aged child? Laura from “Life Behind the Red Front Door” writes about how she remains connected to her oldest, school-aged child.  Read More…

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

When I first began learning about gentle parenting, I spent a lot of time on parenting boards soaking up the experience and perspective of veteran moms. I noticed right away that the so-called terrible twos were viewed with nonchalance. Three, on the other hand? It is a tough age.  Read More…

19 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules

A discussion on how to incorporate rhythm (or a natural flow) to your days in an effort to reduce the chaos and inability to accomplish anything.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Routines and Schedules

Having a premature baby can bring on many unexpected emotions for parents, but working through those emotions can bring about a wonderful bonding experience.  Read More…

13 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Birth, Consistent Care, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity

Many of us parents are adept at noticing and accepting strong negative emotions in our children, but we forget it’s normal for us to feel them as well and to give ourselves grace to work through them.  Read More…

14 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

My kids haven’t always had the best table manners and for many years I was okay with that. I didn’t want to force my two year old to sit through a long family dinner, and I didn’t want to make my three year old eat all the food on her plate. I was fine if my four year old wanted to stand and wiggle around between bites, and I was okay with my six year old forgetting to clear her plate. But now that my two daughters are 4 1/2 and 7, my leniency over the years is starting to show.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Cleaning and Organizing, Consistent Care, Gentle Discipline, Homeschooling, Natural Learning, Practical Home Help, Routines and Schedules

Both asking for and then dealing with help caring for my daughter have been spiritual lessons. As an attachment parent, sharing her care has taught me a great deal about parenting and about myself.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Alternative Caregivers, Attachment Parenting, Balance, Consensual Living, Consistent Care, Equally Shared Parenting, Family Structure, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Work and Family