Category: ’Natural Learning’

6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for Tots

February 8th, 2013 by Moorea - 6 Comments

6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for Tots

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

Wordless Wednesday: Refrigerator Art

February 6th, 2013 by NPN_Admin - 3 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Refrigerator Art

This week we asked you to share refrigerator art with us. Read more about arts and crafts as natural learning on our resource page. Link up!  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Arts and Crafts, Natural Learning, Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Library

January 16th, 2013 by NPN_Admin - 3 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Library

This week we asked you to share your libraries with us. Tell us about your library and link up!  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Natural Learning, Reading, Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Messy Play

January 9th, 2013 by NPN_Admin - 6 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Messy Play

This week we asked you to share messy play with us. Link up!  Read More…

6 Comments | Posted in Natural Learning, Playtime, Wordless Wednesday

10 Ways to Play With Your Toddler While Breastfeeding Your Baby

December 17th, 2012 by Charise Rohm Nulsen - 12 Comments

10 Ways to Play With Your Toddler While Breastfeeding Your Baby

Charise shares how she provides her son with fun and dedicated attention while nursing her newborn daughter.  Read More…

12 Comments | Posted in Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Natural Learning, Playtime

Celebrating Winter Solstice: Tissue Paper Lanterns

December 14th, 2012 by Kristin - Leave a comment

Photo Credit: The Author

Several years ago I was inspired to create some new family traditions celebrating Winter Solstice, Dec. 21. Here is a easy, fun, and beautiful project for your family.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Arts and Crafts, Natural Learning

Balloon Count Down for the New Year

December 7th, 2012 by Mandy - 2 Comments

Photo by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children

What fun New Year’s traditions do you do with your children? Mandy shares her family’s fun tradition in this post.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Natural Learning

Handprint Snowmen Ornaments

November 30th, 2012 by Mandy - 1 Comment

Photo by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children

Our absolute favorite ornaments last year were the handprint snowmen ornaments we made. These are easy and perfect for gifting or treasuring!  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Arts and Crafts, Natural Learning

Volunteering With a Child

November 13th, 2012 by Jenn - 5 Comments

Volunteering With a Child

For the Carnival of Natural Parenting, Jenn gives ideas for service that even a family with young children can accomplish.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Activism, Balance, Natural Learning

Why Buy Handmade

November 9th, 2012 by NPN Guest - 7 Comments

Why Buy Handmade

Buying something is kind of like voting. When you take out your money and put it into someone else’s hands, you are saying “I support you and this thing you do.” See what your dollars are buying when you buy a handmade baby doll versus one made by Mattel.  Read More…

7 Comments | Posted in Activism, Ecological Responsibility, Green Living, Natural Learning, Natural Parenting Products

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