There are five main qualities that self-directed children possess: Self-directed children have a high level of self-worth or self-confidence. Because these children have been raised in an environment rich in unconditional love and approval, they are able to rationally assess themselves in a way which allows for self growth rather than tearing them down. This allows... Continue Reading →
percy jackson and the olympians…
My children were thrilled when we discovered Rick Riordan's series about Percy Jackson, in which he successfully blends modern day life with Greek mythology.. They waited impatiently for each new book to come out. I had fun reading the series with my children and brushing up on my Greek mythology at the same time. There... Continue Reading →
packaging girlhood…
Girls and boys, men and women, aren't very different. Looking around at American society, you would never guess that. In their book, Packaging Girlhood, Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown examine the societal aspects which strive to make these gender distinctions and how that affects our daughters. While many would claim genetics and hormonal differences... Continue Reading →
a strong foundation…
We learn the most fundamental lessons of life in our early years. We learn how to take care of ourselves and how to contribute to helping others take care of their needs. It is at home that we learn about relationships and communication. This is the time when we learn the basic skills which we... Continue Reading →
a mother’s kiss…
This post is part of the 2010 API Principles of Parenting blog carnival, a series of monthly parenting blog carnivals, hosted by API Speaks. Learn more about attachment parenting by visiting the API website. When we were expecting our first child, I bought the requisite newborn hats. Afterall, every new baby needed hats to keep... Continue Reading →
cooperation: a two way street…
Cooperation is a two way street. If you aren't working with your children, they won't want to work with you. Cooperation is power with your kids.
being a successful consultant to our children…
Not only can we model behavior and actions for our children, as parents we can also share our ideas, knowledge, and experiences with them. The method we undergo to achieve this will affect how it is accepted by our children. Successful consultants: Share rather than preach Offer rather than impose Suggest rather than demand Effective consultants... Continue Reading →
chico bags…
Reusable grocery bags are popular these days. You can find cheap ones at the grocery store for $1, although from what I've heard, they don't hold up very well. I made a set of canvas bags many years ago. They lasted us well, but they weren't as convenient as they could have been. A few... Continue Reading →
my hope for a better life…
Welcome to the May Carnival of Natural Parenting: Role model This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have waxed poetic about how their parenting has inspired others, or how others have inspired them. Please read to the... Continue Reading →
parenting beyond belief…
Many consensually living families extend the freedom to make decisions to religious beliefs. Those families living with alternative religious or spiritual beliefs, or those who choose to let their children make decisions regarding their own beliefs, often find themselves at odds with the society around them, especially in more conservative areas. I had heard many... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 