Welcome to the July 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Learning About Diversity This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how they teach their children to embrace and respect the variety of people and cultures that... Continue Reading →
There are those who are offended by the sight of a mother nursing her child in public. To them I say, "Feel free to be offended." In a world as diverse as ours, something is bound to offend another person - sexuality, race, gender, religion, clothing, speech, habits, etc. We have the right to our... Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago, I had a conversation with my children about women covering themselves, after we saw a woman who wore a head covering. My then 5 year old daughter wanted to know why the woman's head was covered, and we discussed the fact that some religions require women to cover their heads or... Continue Reading →
I am privileged. It's a fact we don't often talk about or that we often don't even acknowledge. However, whether we notice it or not, privilege is very much a part of our lives and impacts our decisions. I am white. While that shouldn't make any difference, in our society it does. It means I'm... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 