Barefoot kids have feet that are able to grow naturally leading to a healthier gait, and more. Check out these surprising benefits! Walking barefoot through the warm summer grass. Who doesn’t feel a bit nostalgic remembering the childhood pleasure of going around barefoot? Almost … [Read more...] about Barefoot Kids: 5 Reasons to Let Your Kids Go Without Shoes
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3 Practical Tips to Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Without Drama
Do your kids eat healthy foods without meltdowns or drama? It's absolutely possible!! Here are 3 (almost) foolproof tips to make it happen. [Hello readers! I'm super grateful today to share this guest post from Katie Kimball of Kids Cook Real Food, an online cooking class for kids. … [Read more...] about 3 Practical Tips to Help Kids Eat Healthy Foods Without Drama
8 Books Every Naturally-Minded Parent Should Read
The world of natural parenting books can be overwhelming. These are some of the authors and books that I have most appreciated so far! I personally believe parenting is magical. Beautiful. Noble. Difficult. We've all thought it/said it/heard it: wouldn't it be wonderful if … [Read more...] about 8 Books Every Naturally-Minded Parent Should Read
How Our Kids Make Our Home More Hospitable and 5 Ways They Help Out
By contributing writer, Erin Long When you come over to my house for dinner or a cuppa, it’s going to be a bit chaotic. My kids will be running around and probably yelling with excitement that you’re here. The house will be generally clean but there will be a stack of papers on the … [Read more...] about How Our Kids Make Our Home More Hospitable and 5 Ways They Help Out
12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
This post is sponsored by Disney’s Pinocchio. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Recently, Disney asked me to help spread the word about the upcoming release of the Diamond Edition of their classic story, Pinocchio. As I reflected on Pinocchio’s journey to become a real boy by … [Read more...] about 12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
By Erin Long, contributing writer My daughter’s ticket was kicked off our flight. My son’s bag would arrive a day late. My toddler was sick. Like, really sick. My husband and I had dealt with more meltdowns than we could count. Everyone was exhausted. And that was all before we … [Read more...] about Why International Travel with Kids is Worth It (And How to Keep it Simple)
The Importance of Non-Holiday Traditions in Our Family
By Erin Long, contributing writer When we think of family traditions the first things that might come to mind are bright lights on the tree and a special breakfast on Christmas morning. Or how it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving if your grandma didn’t make her signature casserole or your dad … [Read more...] about The Importance of Non-Holiday Traditions in Our Family
Top 10 Reasons The Father of My Children is Awesome
They say that a good dad is rarer than than an ultra-rare shopkin on the school playground, and more precious than your first magical sip of morning coffee. I think that’s in the Bible. (I’ve paraphrased.) But despite the many what-not-to-do examples in the world of daddy-hood, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons The Father of My Children is Awesome
10 Solo Parenting Survival Tips (From a Pilot’s Wife)
I'm married to an extremely competent man. He is a full participant in parenting, housework, cleaning, and cooking. We share the load pretty equally, which means that when I'm doing the solo parenting thing, his presence is very sorely missed. He is a pilot and flight instructor … [Read more...] about 10 Solo Parenting Survival Tips (From a Pilot’s Wife)