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 →
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 →
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 →
Earlier this week I asked my children to pick up the bathroom so that I could clean it. Our main bathroom is the only one with a bathtub, and it is mainly used as the kids' bathroom, along with guests who come to our home. With four young kids, it gets a bit messy. I reminded... Continue Reading →
Allowing children a voice and choice in matters that affect them fosters responsibility. There will be some times when a parent needs to step in, having more experience or knowledge about a topic. You wouldn't let your child learn about cars by running out in the road and being hit by one. However, children are... Continue Reading →
Responsibility isn't something we can impose on our children. There isn't a formula on how to explain responsibility to them and suddenly have them be the compassionate, caring, committed individuals we hope they will be. Responsibility is something that has to grow from within the child. It finds direction in the values absorbed from the child's home and... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 