Category: ’Preparing for Parenting’
Celebrating Your Own Birth Day
Lyndsay offers some suggestions for different ways that a mama can celebrate herself and her experiences on her child’s birthday. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Balance, Birth, Body Image, Healthy Living, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
Giveaway: Birth Announcements from TinyPrints — 2 Winners! — $75 ARV CLOSED
TinyPrints is offering TWO of our readers a $75 gift certificate for Birth Announcements. Read More…
29 Comments | Posted in Birth, Natural Parenting Products, Preparing for Parenting, Reviews and Giveaways
How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know
Poop and pee—those things we are fine talking about as long as it comes to diapering and potty training your child. But what about you? Tips for improving and protecting your pelvic muscle health. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Birth, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
NPN Volunteers Share Their Stories about Genital Integrity
In light of today’s updated position statement about circumcision from the American Academy of Pediatrics, several of the volunteers of NPN share their personal stories, insights, and knowledge about circumcision. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Activism, Circumcision, Holistic Health, Intactivism, Preparing for Parenting
Eggs: Power Protein for Pregnancy and Beyond
Discover the power of eggs with Gretchen as she shares their nutritional value and some favorite recipes. Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting
Learning From Two Years of Breastfeeding and Adding A New Baby
Abbie is still learning from her breastfeeding successes and struggles, and she is setting some goals to help breastfeeding go even more smoothly after her second child is born. Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Feeding With Love, Preparing for Parenting
An Open Letter to Grandparents: 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Be The Best Parents They Can Be
Amy of Presence Parenting shares an open letter to grandparents with perspectives that can bring everyone together so grandparent-parent-child relationships can be as beneficial as possible. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity
Wordless Wednesday: Labor
This week we asked you to share labor with us. Read more about preparing for birth on our resource page. Link up! Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Birth, Preparing for Parenting, Wordless Wednesday
My First Menstrual Cup
Mandy discusses her switch to reusable menstrual products. Read More…
5 Comments | Posted in Ecological Responsibility, Fertility, Green Living
Embracing Our Potential: Birth as a Metaphor
Regardless of what our birth experiences are, the metaphor of birth is there to aid us in our journey through life. Read More…
10 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Birth, Preparing for Parenting
