From the monthly archives:

July 2010

Resource Review Thursday: Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves

July 29, 2010

It’s a moment every parent eventually faces: your sweet infant develops to the point where they are able to do something that drives you bananas, and as you shout, “Stop that!” you hear your own parent’s voice coming from your mouth. Parenting is difficult work, and most parents only have skills passed on to them [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: The Story of Mushrooms

July 28, 2010

Can you guess what happened when we made mushrooms? (Our inspiration) (uh oh. fancy outfits = bad idea) (Then we discovered this the next day. Via let the children play.) (I also discovered this.)

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How to Interview a Babysitter

July 27, 2010

Whether you’re finding a babysitter for the first time or the fifth, it is important to find someone who is trustworthy, understands how to relate and care for kids and, most importantly, gets along with your child.  Before you hire a babysitter, take some time to think about what kind of babysitter you want and [...]

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The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling

July 23, 2010

I never really intended to be a homeschooler. Just like I never really thought I’d be a homebirther, I started out expecting to go down the same path as everyone else, and along the way I figured out why other people were choosing another option. The more I read, the more I realized, “hey, I [...]

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Resource Review Thursday: Review of Playful Parenting

July 22, 2010

Play is an important part of a child’s life, which children use to explore and make sense of the world around them. When parents join their children in the world of play, they foster a strong emotional connection with their child. What is Playful Parenting? According to Lawrence J. Cohen, author of Playful Parenting [Ballantine Books, [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Summer Sledding

July 21, 2010
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Changing Up Our Daily Routine

July 19, 2010

As you might remember, I’ve been thinking about how to craft our daily routine into something that is more purposeful, intentional and professional.  Reading and reviewing Steady Days was a great inspiration, and this past week or so I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want our new routine to look like.  I want to [...]

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Power, Parenting and Gentle Discipline

July 18, 2010

I have recently started reading Beyond Time Out by Beth Grosshans, Ph.D.  From the very start of her book Grosshans is absolutely clear that she believes many (if not all) of children’s behavioural problems are related to an Imbalance of Family Power.  She says this is partly due to the emergence of parenting books and [...]

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Resource Review Thursday: The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting Audio CDs

July 15, 2010

What does it mean to be a “good parent”? How can you teach your children to be brave, strong, healthy people when you don’t always feel that way yourself? The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting Audio CD can help you begin to answer those questions and work towards being a brave, strong and healthy parent for your [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Sweetcorn

July 14, 2010
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Food: Parenting or Homemaking?

July 13, 2010

Welcome to the July Carnival of Natural Parenting: Let’s talk about food This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by

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Toddlers and Teething

July 9, 2010

Oh, teeth.  What would we do without them?  A lifetime of pureed foods and a liquid diet doesn’t seem that appealing, but when faced with a teething baby or toddler it might start to seem almost reasonable.  Teething is like an invisible illness that can affect almost every part of a very sensitive baby’s life, [...]

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Resource Review Thursday: Mothering Magazine

July 8, 2010

Are you looking for a parenting magazine that supports your natural living and attachment parenting choices?  Mothering magazine is chock full of articles, essays, information and products to help you live the natural family lifestyle. What is Mothering Magazine? Founded in 1976, Mothering is independently owned and regularly features health, lifestyle and parenting issues that are contemporary [...]

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