Category: ’Family Safety’
Hair Brushing Is a Safety Issue
True, tangles aren’t exactly a safety issue. Self-confidence and body boundaries are, though. What I learned from my daughter’s aversion to hair brushing. Read More…
74 Comments | Posted in Body Image, Consensual Living, Family Safety, Healthy Living, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
DIY Home Emergency Kit
When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Follow this simple list to create an emergency kit for your home. Read More…
9 Comments | Posted in Family Safety
Beyond Bonding: The Power of Positioning in Babywearing
Steffany, a babywearing educator, explains how optimal positioning in quality carriers can help babies’ physical growth, brain development, and overall attachment. Read More…
20 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Babywearing, Family Safety, Natural Learning, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies
Sexual Play Between Children
An NPN reader asks our mentors about sexual play between children. Read More…
11 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Body Image, Family Safety, Healthy Living, Responding With Sensitivity
Survival Thinking for Natural Parents
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…
Leave a comment | Posted in Balance, Belief, Family Safety, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Introducing Fire Safety to Toddlers and Preschoolers
Dionna from Code Name: Mama shares nine ideas plus some great books and other resources on how to gently and effectively introduce the concept of fire safety to toddlers and preschoolers. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Natural Learning, Playtime, Reading
An Earthquake Ready Bedroom
An informative guide on how to prepare a room to be ready for earthquakes! Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Safe Sleep
Encouraging Safety Through Whole Body Awareness
Through nurturing our awareness, we can learn to direct ourselves away from danger or negativity and toward what is helpful for us. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Body Image, Continuum Parenting, Family Safety, Natural Learning, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
How Not to Embarrass Your Children
If I wouldn’t want it posted about me, I don’t think it’s appropriate to post it about my daughter. Read More…
10 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Responding With Sensitivity
She Punched the Bully
The call: “Rowan punched another child at school today.” And my reaction: “Really? All right, Rowan!” Read More…
16 Comments | Posted in Family Safety, Responding With Sensitivity
