I would never want a midwife assisted birth. That comes as a shock to many people. We are crunchy, pro-breastfeeding, pro-intact, cosleeping, unschooling, consensual living, attachment parenting types. People who don't know us well assume that we would fall right into the midwife at home camp. We don't. The research fanatics that we are, we... Continue Reading →
This is a joint giveaway between Living Peacefully with Children and Novel Obsession. You may enter from one site. My family, like so many other families, has been entranced by the Harry Potter series. From magic wands to golden snitches, our home is filled with the magical wonder of Harry Potter and imagination. To share... Continue Reading →
I'd like to introduce a new series that will soon be hosted on Living peacefully with Children: Attachment Parents Get Real! The goal of the series is to put faces to attachment parenting. Attachment parenting is for everyone regardless of gender, race, educational background, work status, or any other differentiating factor. Attachment parenting is about... Continue Reading →
I am proud and honored to be a volunteer with the Natural Parents Network (NPN), a community of natural-minded parents and parents-to-be where you will be informed, empowered, and inspired. When you visit the NPN’s website you can find articles and posts about Activism, Balance, Consistent Care, Ecological Responsibility, Family Safety, Feeding With Love, Gentle... Continue Reading →
It's official! Living Peacefully with Children has finally made the move. After much consideration, some badgering from my fellow bloggers, and a push from my husband, Living peacefully with Children now has a new web address: http://livingpeacefullywithchildren.com I'm very happy about it, after some initial bemoaning, and look forward to some changes on this blog.... Continue Reading →
Fall calls to me to make aromatic food. Nothing says September quite like apples and cinnamon. Cinnamon applesauce made in the slow cooker not only tastes delicious and is free from preservatives, it makes our house smell wonderful. This recipe makes a nice chunky (or process for smooth) applesauce with a pleasant sweat tarness. Slow... Continue Reading →
I'm happy to share a guest post with you today. Kassandra Brown of Parent Coaching speaks of how conflict can be an opportunity. In addition to sharing her thoughts here concerning how we can turn conflict into a way to both connect and better understand our children and ourselves, Kassandra has a special coaching offer... Continue Reading →
One of the biggest hang-ups about consensual living I hear from parents is that there is no cut and dry answer. There isn't a pre-set formula which says that the child did X so the parent must do Y. Differing from traditional authoritarian parenting, when an infraction by the child must result in a punishment... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the April 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Personal Care 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 stories, tips, and struggles relating to their children's personal care choices. More than 30% of... Continue Reading →
I sit in the hallway outside the bathroom, my four children taking a bath Quietly working on my laptop as they play under the guise of getting clean I hear my husband sneaking up the stairs His quiet commentary begins "The sexy husband stalks his prey" He makes it to the top of the stairs... Continue Reading →
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