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…

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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…

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There’s a lot of talk these days about how to get your kids to eat. But really, it’s all about approach and finesse and what not to do. With that in mind, here are ten things that you need to give up before your child will come around to the foodie way of doing things.  Read More…

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A reader asks our NPN Mentors how to respond to parents at the bus stop who yell and scream at their children.  Read More…

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I expected judgement for some of my choices, but I didn’t anticipate that some people would also judge my children negatively.  Read More…

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Amy explores three ways to identify triggers so you can transform how you respond in certain situations.  Read More…

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Having age-appropriate expectations for our little ones can really help us to avoid many confrontations and keep us from experiencing anger and frustration.  Read More…

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A reader asks our NPN Mentors how to handle potty training regression.  Read More…

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Guest author Dulce writes about applying the principles of attachment parenting as our children grow and change.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Consistent Care, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Living, Nighttime Parenting, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep, Starting Solids

We might like to I’d like to pretend that toddlers aren’t getting screen time, but let’s face it, most of them are. Here are 6 hints for managing screen time for kids 1-5.  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Gentle Discipline, Natural Learning