Category: ’Gentle Discipline’
I’m Not Raising Corporate America
I don’t run my family by Corporate America’s values — I’m raising my children. Read More…
12 Comments | Posted in Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Implementing Gentle Discipline Techniques in Big Families
A reader asks our NPN Mentors for practical advice on implementing gentle discipline techniques in larger families. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Gentle Discipline, Responding With Sensitivity
Beyond Discipline: A Chat With Dr. Laura of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids
We were so happy to host a live chat this past week with Dr. Laura Markham, author of Aha Parenting and Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. If you missed the chat, you can listen to it here. Read More…
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Giveaway: Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham of Aha Parenting — $10 ARV CLOSED
A review and giveaway of one of the best gentle parenting resources on the market – Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. Read More…
18 Comments | Posted in Gentle Discipline, Natural Parenting Products, Reviews and Giveaways
Join Us for a Chat with Dr. Laura of AhaParenting.com
Natural Parents Network and Code Name: Mama Natural Parents Network are hosting two FREE live telephone calls with Dr. Laura Markham of AhaParenting.com. The first on Wednesday, November 28, the second on Tuesday, December 4, 2012; both are at 10:00pm EST. Read More…
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3 X 2 = 6
There was continual fidgeting, hair-chewing, nail-biting, touching and grabbing everything in sight. Emotions seemed out of proportion to the actual situation. Six was really double what having a three year old was like. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Touch
Respecting My Toddler’s “No”
If you’ve ever had a toddler, then you know the word “no.” Not only because as a parent you may find yourself saying it more in this season of parenthood than any other, but it’s also a familiar word because of how often your toddler says it to you. Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Gentle Discipline, Language, Responding With Sensitivity
Gentle Discipline and the Strong-Willed Child
Embrace your child for who he is, including the strength and determination that are a beautiful, if occasionally inconvenient, part of his character. As that strong will grows and is guided by love, mutual respect, collaboration and shared wisdom, your child will change the world. Read More…
12 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
How to Deal With Feeling Touched Out
The experience of feeling touched out can be a common experience among parents of babies and young children. Amy shares tips on how to process that feeling. Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Body Image, Breastfeeding, Continuum Parenting, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Living, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep
When Children Don’t Listen
When we stop to examine why it is that we want our children to do what we say, we’ll find there are varied reasons. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies
