Later today, I will be headed to the polls...with four kids in tow. Some may think I'm crazy. The line to vote may be long. There are never any other children there. Yet, every single election, I head down the street with my children. Sometimes, like tomorrow, my husband joins us and we go as... Continue Reading →
Feel Free to be Offended
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 Matter of Choice
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 →
Foreskins are Functional
Foreskins are functional. Most parents wouldn't knowingly cut off a functional part of their infant's body. In fact, it's illegal to cut off the majority of infant body parts, excluding foreskins. However, most people aren't quite aware of the function of the foreskin, assuming that it's just a piece of skin. What they don't realize... Continue Reading →
Informing Mothers on Effects of Circumcision on Breastfeeding
La Leche League, an organization dedicated to providing information and support for breastfeeding mothers and families has historically claimed that their only interest is in providing information to and supporting mothers in regards to breastfeeding. In an effort to reach as many women as possible, they supposedly do not mix causes. I can understand the point of... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Reasons to Leave Your Son Intact
Welcome to the March Carnival of Natural Parenting: Natural Parenting Top 10 Lists 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 shared Top 10 lists on a wide variety of aspects of attachment parenting and natural living.... Continue Reading →