Beyond Babywearing: Part One
Three principles for parenting your toddler & older child. Continue reading
Category Archives: Parenting
Simple Ways to Entertain Your Family
Simple ways to spend time with your family without spending much (or any) money. Continue reading
5 Phrases to Inspire and Encourage Your Child
It’s no secret that kids need encouragement to thrive. But what exactly does encouragement sound like? It’s different than praise or admiration or guidance. It is common to want to give evaluative feedback to kids for their work (“Good coloring!”), … Continue reading
Cold Weather Outdoor Games
When the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, you might be tempted to hibernate inside. But here’s how to embrace the cold and give your kids the exercise and fresh air they need. Just make sure to dress … Continue reading
Our Winter 2014 Issue is Here!
Our first issue of a new year! And it just feels natural that a new beginning should focus on Pregnancy & Birth. We’re honoring our moms-to-be with a wisdom-filled article on the seasons of pregnancy, some down to earth birth … Continue reading
10 Tips to Simplify Your Holiday
Simplicity expert Sandy Kreps shares 10 tips from her new book, Simply Christmas, to help you streamline your holidays so you can enjoy the season and what matters most. Prioritize the activities and events that are most important to you … Continue reading
Merry Memories: How to get great photos of your kids
When photographing your children this holiday season, remember that documenting their experiences is supposed to be fun for all involved. Whether you’re shooting with a phone camera, point-and-shoot, or DSLR, these tips and tricks will make it less stressful and … Continue reading
Encouraging Independence with Your Child
“I can’t do that.” My son’s 5-year-old friend was over for lunch and was staring at the ketchup bottle on the table in front of him. He had just asked for some ketchup, and I had passed the bottle to … Continue reading
It Takes Two: Positive Parenting as a Team
Every parent wants what is best for their child, but “best” is relative to the individual. Especially when it comes to attachment parenting. One parent may feel co-sleeping will offer their children security, while the other may feel that their … Continue reading
Our Holiday 2013 Issue is here!
With 5 weeks until Christmas, we’ve been wondering where the year has gone. Talking with many of you lately, it seems you, too, are ready for life to slow down a little. The holidays are no different. They’re meant to … Continue reading
