Category Archives: Special Needs

• Natural Parenting and the Older Child: Part One

  What happens when natural parenting isn’t about starting solids, slings and BPA-free sippy cups? How do you handle the ages and stages of peers, peer pressure, media, school and – gulp! – hormones?  MORE

• Wordless Wednesday: Preemies

  This week we asked you to share your preemies with us. Read more about nurturing touch with preemies on our resource page. Link up!  MORE

• The Emotional Side of Breastfeeding Preemies

  When Adrienne unexpectedly gave birth at 34 weeks, two factors helped her establish a solid breastfeeding relationship with her NICU preemie: determination and a strong support system. Read more about the emotional side of nursing a premature baby.  MORE

• The Natural Parent Picks a Preschool

  It’s time to look at preschools. For many parents, it can be a daunting task. For Natural Parents, it can be even more challenging. A naturally-parented child has typically been loved and cared for a loving, attached caregiver who is in tune with their needs. It can be overwhelming and emotional for their parents to “turn them over” to a teacher to function in a group for the first time. However, there are many things you can to do make the task a bit easier:  MORE

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