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My son is turned 1 on Saturday.  I wanted to write my birth story, but I was caught up in the present, birthing A Living Family and processing my nostalgic grief as my children enter new stages [...]

My experience of birth was what some might consider ideal but most would say is far from typical. Although I had a two day warm up, my water broke (what people see on TV, but many don’t [...]

Welcome to the May 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting With or Without Extended Family This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo [...]

“Why Homebirth Is Necessary,” is an article by Ina May Gaskin, legendary and some might say revolutionary midwife, mother advocate, and author of Spiritual Midwifery and Ina [...]

Welcome to the “I’m a Natural Parent – BUT…” Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the carnival hosted by The Artful Mama and Natural Parents Network. [...]

How can I encourage my son to play independently more often?  A simple question asked by a mama friend, but it sparked so many thoughts. I’m on this tandem nurturing journey, too, so I can [...]

“Next time, I’m getting a doula!” I have heard this many times. A doula is someone at a birth who is there just for the mama, unlike the midwife or the partner/dad. This is such [...]

When it comes to climbing, I trust my daughter and follow her lead. My daughter is a climber. I ask if she needs help. She is honest and accurate about when help is needed. I don’t push her [...]

When it comes to vaccines, both sides claim “evidence” and “logic” is on their side  … Who should you trust? “You should trust your intuition, your gut [...]

Welcome to the Spank Out Day 2012 Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the Second Annual Spank Out Day Carnival hosted by Zoie at TouchstoneZ. Spank Out Day was created by The Center [...]