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
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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
5 Simple Ways to Raise a Kind Daughter (And Why It Matters to Her Health)
This post is sponsored by American Girl®. All opinions are my own, as always. I have a secret obsession with psychology, and I’m gonna tell you why. You see, I write all the time about natural health and wellness. I share natural remedies, I talk about a real food diet, and I get … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways to Raise a Kind Daughter (And Why It Matters to Her Health)
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
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)
Dear Tired Mamas: You Can’t Do it All, So Stop Trying
Dear lovely you, Shhh, honey. Your heart is beating quickly and your brow is furrowed to exhaustion. Your tension headache is a dull ache reaching its tendrils toward full roar. And worse, your heart is heavy with a pounding of things left undone. There are always things undone when … [Read more...] about Dear Tired Mamas: You Can’t Do it All, So Stop Trying
Why We Said Goodbye to Our Television (But Still Have Screen Time)
By contributing writer, Molly Madonna Kehrer It was a natural progression of things from the outset. We were preparing to welcome our firstborn into our family, which meant a few changes to spaces throughout the house. Our TV at the time was a dinosaur - a 27”, heavy-as-all-get-out … [Read more...] about Why We Said Goodbye to Our Television (But Still Have Screen Time)
Special Needs, Natural Living, and Figuring Out What Really Matters
Guest post by Virginia Miner A little over six months ago, my husband stepped off an airplane with our brand new daughter, whom we adopted from what was one of the worst orphanages in the EU. Ana was nearly 13 years old and weighed 24 pounds, not due to her birth diagnosis of … [Read more...] about Special Needs, Natural Living, and Figuring Out What Really Matters
7 Easy Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Guest post by Faith Watson “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers Let me introduce my two very energetic and busy children: Aiden (4) and Brynn … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Learning Activities for Preschoolers