4 Weeks Old and a Family Update
I don’t know if I’ll be able to do this every week (and it’s already going to be a day late), but …
Jude’s Birth Story
He laid quietly, softly breathing, warm and safe. He lay close enough to her to feel the warmth of her breath. With …
Staying Cool and Having Fun with Kids
There are the obvious ways to still have fun outside with the kids while staying cool like the pool (if you have …
Baby-Led Solids – No Purees for Baby
When I was pregnant with my daughter, I knew I wanted the best possible nutrition for her. I knew I would breastfeed …
What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children – Book Review
There are so many phrases that we as parents say because we have heard them all our lives. Whether we have heard …
Activities for an Older Sibling at Your Birth
We decided that we would possibly like our daughter to attend the birth of her baby brother. We will be at a …
Our Last Days as a Family of Three
Awhile back, I did a post like this on a typical day in my life at the time. Back then, I was watching …
What Happens Right After the Baby is Born?
Ideally, right after baby is born he or she will be placed immediately on mom’s skin for skin-to-skin contact. The cord will not …
Focusing on the Beauty of Birth
Welcome to the June 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Embracing Your Birth Experience This post was written for inclusion in the …
Tips for Writing a Birth Plan
When I created my birth plan for my first birth, I looked at several examples online and in books to get an …