February 2012
11 posts
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Hybrid Rasta Mama: Similac Now Has Formula For... →
Formula companies can quit marketing needless “nutritional” supplements already.
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» a blueprint for courage Underbellie →
Brilliant response to the fears of those who endorse schooling toward the unschooling community. I seriously want to print this out so I can hand it to anyone (else) who springs these arguments on me.
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MaMammalia: Say What You Mean and Ask For What You... →
A great series on Unconditional Parenting that’s helping me out with some ways to talk with my kids about what I need and want, gentle discipline-style:
Recently, and with some inspiration from nonviolent communication, I’ve started phrasing my requests in terms of what I want and need. It’s a subtle change in words, but the results are rather dramatic. I feel empowered when I...
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Momma Jorje: Composting: a Beginner's Guide →
Guest post from Chris & Rebekah of Liberated Family that is totally inspiring me. I’ve been wanting to compost for our garden (located at a friend’s house) but the only outdoor space I can call my own is a teensy balcony. Ready for this suggestion?
But what if you don’t have room for even one pile? Put a plastic container on the deck or backyard, buy a commercial compost...
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A Letter to the Father of Hannah Who Posted “To My... →
I liked this response to the father who posted the video of himself shooting his daughter’s laptop. It doesn’t shame the father or blame the daughter but suggests there’s a better way to deal with family problems and that there’s already a good place to start:
So, I just wanted to suggest that when all the hubbub DOES die down (and I’m praying this happens fairly quickly,...
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The Perfect Placenta - Job Description: Mommy →
I love the placenta! And it’s so odd that anyone on Facebook would think to complain about placenta pictures, and that Facebook’s response would be to ban the posters. Ah, well, I appreciate this informative rebuttal — with pictures, of course! Learn a little more about this fascinating organ.
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themule: Birth Special: Acceptance Nude →
The Cassie Fox photo and poem is stopping my heart. How well do you accept and embrace how your body has changed due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, age, or other causes? How well do you see the good reasons for those changes?
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Anktangle: Dear Daniel, (On Weaning & Welcoming... →
A mama’s honest description of the physical and emotional process of stopping breastfeeding. This whole subject makes me sad to think about, even as I acknowledge it’s the normal and appreciated process of growing up and coming to me sooner rather than later.
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Manifesting Lessons. - Clean. →
This idea of manifesting what you want to attract it to you is really intriguing to me. I don’t even have to subscribe to any mystical, spiritual reasons it might work to give it a try (and I can acknowledge the way life is sometimes bigger and badder than what we want). I think focusing on what you want makes a couple changes right away: It focuses you on the positive rather than the...
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Momma Jorje: I did not Birth a Syndrome →
On having a child with special needs and seeing beyond the label.
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Positions For Labour And Childbirth | Diary of a... →
Wonderful descriptions of positions to move into during labor, back labor, and pushing courtesy of Luschka and beautiful drawings of same by JoniRae.com. I wish all childbirthing professionals, mamas, and birthing partners had access to printable charts such as these — print them out, pin them, share them around!
I moved moved moved during my long labor with Mikko. With more confidence during...