Natural parents come in all shapes, sizes and colors with different beliefs and practices. Below, see what some of our volunteers had to say about what makes them a natural parent, and read more about our volunteers on our About page.

This is what a natural parent looks like:

“I am a natural parent because my baby has slept next to (or on top of) me since day one.”

Jennifer is a Natural Parents Network author and mentor. She blogs at Hybrid Rasta Mama

“I am a Natural Parent because I like to follow my child’s instincts as well as my own!”

Jorje is the Wordless Wednesday coordinator for Natural Parents Network. She blogs at Momma Jorje.

“I am a natural parent because I wear my child.”

Shannon is an author (and jill-of-all-trades) for Natural Parents Network. She blogs at Artful Mama.

“I am a natural parent because I prioritize developing my baby’s appreciation of the natural world.”

Charise is a Natural Parents Network author and blogger at I Thought I Knew Mama

“I’m a natural parent because I tried again for a home birth (and made it!).”

Lauren cofounded Natural Parents Network. She blogs at Hobo Mama.

“I am a natural parent because I discovered that I like breastfeeding enough to work very hard to get my child to nurse from the breast.”

Laura is an author for Natural Parents Network. She blogs at WaldenMommy: Life Behind the Red Front Door

“I am a Natural Parent because I use cloth rags instead of paper towels.”

Amanda is an articles editor and social media volunteer for Natural Parents Network. She blogs at Let’s Take the Metro.

“I am a natural parent because I work to involve my children in growing our own food, even though we live in a third floor apartment.”

Jennifer is a social media volunteer for Natural Parents Network. She blogs at True Confessions of a Real Mommy.

“I am a natural parent because I follow my son’s lead in discovering and learning.”

Dionna cofounded Natural Parents Network. She blogs at Code Name: Mama.

Periodically, we would like to feature members of the Natural Parents Network community in posts such as this one. If you would like to be included, tell us what makes you a natural parent in the form of “I am a natural parent because ___.” Send along a photo, short bio and a link to your blog (if applicable) to mail@naturalparentsnetwork.com with the subject line “I am a natural parent because.”