Category: ’Featured’

At-Home Exercise: Using My Stairs for Strength

May 20th, 2013 by Amy - 1 Comment

At-Home Exercise: Using My Stairs for Strength

Amy of Presence Parenting shares a few ways she is using a simple structure in her home for greater health.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Body Image, Featured, Healthy Living, Keeping Active

When Teens Practice Consensual Values

May 19th, 2013 by Destany Fenton - 2 Comments

When Teens Practice Consensual Values

One of the issues I had when I first began to consider parenting in a more consensual way was the idea that my children would be ill-prepared to handle real world challenges. But I realized how well we were preparing our kids when my son successfully resolved a problem with his high school teacher.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Featured, Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity

8 Tips for Maintaining Sanity When Your Partner Is Away

May 17th, 2013 by Laura - 4 Comments

Bye-bye!

It’s not easy to be the solo parent when you’re used to having an extra pair of hands around. Here are 8 tips and tricks to maintain balance when a spouse is away.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Featured, Practical Home Help, Routines and Schedules, Work and Family

Wordless Wednesday: Science

May 15th, 2013 by NPN_Admin - 2 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Science

This week we asked you to share science with us. Read more about natural learning on our resource page. Link up!  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Featured, Homeschooling, Natural Learning, Wordless Wednesday

Prepare to Expect a Safe and Beautiful Natural Birth

May 14th, 2013 by NPN Guest - 11 Comments

Prepare to Expect a Safe and Beautiful Natural Birth

Whether you’re having a homebirth or attempting to birth unassisted, it’s important to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. Here are some emergency tips for you and your birth partner.  Read More…

11 Comments | Posted in Birth, Family Safety, Featured, Preparing for Parenting

5 Easy Ways to Connect With Teens

May 13th, 2013 by Destany Fenton - 1 Comment

5 Easy Ways to Connect With Teens

Staying connected with your independence-minded teenager can sometimes feel like a huge challenge. There are ways, however, for you to maintain a secure bond.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Consensual Living, Continuum Parenting, Family Structure, Featured, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

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