Category: ’Responding With Sensitivity’

5 Easy Ways to Connect With Teens

May 13th, 2013 by Destany Fenton - 1 Comment

5 Easy Ways to Connect With Teens

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…

1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Consensual Living, Continuum Parenting, Family Structure, Featured, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

5 Things to Try Before Telling Your Child to Wait a Minute

May 6th, 2013 by Charise Rohm Nulsen - 16 Comments

One of my daily attempts at the balancing act.

Charise of I Thought I Knew Mama shares how she is handling the challending situation of giving attention to more than one child while taking care of household tasks.  Read More…

16 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules

Attachment Parenting Thirty Years Ago

April 29th, 2013 by Laura - 8 Comments

My mother wearing me in a hand made baby carrier. (1979)

What happens when children who are Attachment Parented grow up? Laura from WaldenMommy is an adult example of an extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, babyworn, attached child.  Read More…

8 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Past Infancy, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep

The Overloaded Calendar

April 22nd, 2013 by Laura B. - 2 Comments

The Overloaded Calendar

Do you know your social needs? Mine are limited. I don’t want a play date every day. If I spend more than an hour total on the phone in a day, I get grumpy. In the world we live in, it can be hard to set healthy boundaries, but I encourage you to take a moment and consider an area of your schedule where you could trim the fat.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Balance, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules, Work and Family

Dealing With Aggressive Parents

April 1st, 2013 by NPN Mentors - 7 Comments

Dealing With Aggressive Parents

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

7 Comments | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

Wordless Wednesday: Signing

March 27th, 2013 by NPN_Admin - 3 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Signing

This week we asked you to share signing with us. Read more about responding with sensitivity on our resource page. Link up!  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Language, Natural Learning, Responding With Sensitivity, Wordless Wednesday

When Things Go Wrong #2 – Identifying Triggers

March 18th, 2013 by Amy - Leave a comment

When Things Go Wrong #2 – Identifying Triggers

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

Leave a comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

How Does Your Family Explain Differences and Approach Diversity?

March 12th, 2013 by Gretchen - 15 Comments

How Does Your Family Explain Differences and Approach Diversity?

How do you and your family approach diversity? Gretchen shares her thoughts and would like to hear from our readers.  Read More…

15 Comments | Posted in Balance, Belief, Homeschooling, Natural Learning, Responding With Sensitivity

Learning to Nap Independently (All in Good Time)

March 11th, 2013 by Gretchen - 12 Comments

Learning to Nap Independently (All in Good Time)

I never thought it would happen. The transition from only napping beside mama to napping independently. But it did. And much sooner than I ever anticipated.  Read More…

12 Comments | Posted in Consistent Care, Cosleeping, Nighttime Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules, Safe Sleep

Set Up to Succeed

February 22nd, 2013 by NPN Guest - 2 Comments

Our local museum provides waterproof smocks at the water station, reminding parents to have accurate expectations: Yes, your child will get wet.

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…

2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Continuum Parenting, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity

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