The Natural Newborn: Wonderful All-Natural Products from a WAHM! I am lucky enough to know a wonderful, homeschooling mother of four children who also has a fantastic WAHM business, The Natural Newborn. The story of her business started as many other WAHM businesses did. She had a need, specifically one related to one of her children. Her... Continue Reading →
As parents, we want to help our children learn about life, to help them learn how to get along with others, and to help them develop empathy for other people. Any parent with children has probably dealt with the issues of sharing and group play, either having a child who doesn't want to share or excludes... Continue Reading →
I was 12 when my mother was first diagnosed with cancer. The next seven years were spent off and on with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. There were times when she would spend the day vomiting and others when she lost her hair. When she was gone, it was much too soon. I wasn't a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Fabulous Hybrid Blog Carnival. Our topic this spring is Change! This post was written for inclusion in the quarterly Blog Carnival hosted by The Fabulous Mama Chronicles and Hybrid Rasta Mama. This month our participants reflect on change in all of its many forms. Please read to the end to find a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Spank Out Day 2012 Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the Second Annual Spank Out Day Carnival hosted by Zoie at TouchstoneZ. Spank Out Day was created by The Center for Effective Discipline to give attention to the need to end corporal punishment of children and to promote non-violent ways... Continue Reading →
Welcome to April edition of the Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival, hosted by Authentic Parenting and Mudpiemama. This month’s topic is “Celebrating Our Earth - Green Living”. Please scroll down to the end of this post to find a list of links to the entries of the other participants. Enjoy! ***` For a long time, we... Continue Reading →
As an unschooling mom, it's my job to facilitate my children's learning. So, in order to meet the needs of my children and their interests, I tend to set up a lot of field trips, activities, co-ops, etc. in order for them to do the things they want. I'm a planner. It works out. Years ago, another mother... Continue Reading →
It's World Book Night! From Kodiak, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, in 6,000 towns and cities across America, 25,000 volunteers will give away half a million free books today. World Book Night U.S. is an ambitious campaign to personally give out thousands of free, specially printed books across America. Volunteer book lovers like myself will... Continue Reading →
******* Welcome to the Earth Day Blog Carnival This post is part of the 2012 Earth Day Blog Carnival hosted by Child of the Nature Isle and Monkey Butt Junction. Each participant has shared their practices and insights of earth friendly, environmentally conscious, eco-living. This carnival is our way to share positive information and inspiration... Continue Reading →
This is a group giveaway with Hobo Mama, Living Peacefully With Children, Authentic Parenting, Up, Down & Natural, Code Name: Mama, Positive Parenting Connection, and I Thought I Knew Mama. Please enter at one site only. Find the section marked "Win it!" for the mandatory entry and optional bonus entries. In honor of April's National... Continue Reading →
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