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Welcome to the May 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting With or Without Extended FamilyThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how relatives help or hinder their parenting. Please read to the end to find […]
Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is Childbirth Education. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! During my first pregnancy Dominic and I took Bradley classes. It was the perfect fit for us as first time parents since it […]
If you’re stopping by from the 2012 Ultimate Blog Party … WELCOME! My name is Gretchen and I’ve been blogging since January 2010 when I found out I was expecting my sweet daughter, Jemma. She is now 18 months old and busy as a bee :) This August we’ll be bringing a baby brother on […]
Welcome to the April 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Personal CareThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories, tips, and struggles relating to their children’s personal care choices. See my little bath buddy? […]
It’s that time again! You might remember the great post in December 2011 that highlighted the Natural Parents Network Volunteer’s most popular or favorite posts from the year. Well, we are back and this time we are bringing you a collection of posts that focus on Do It Yourself projects, How To’s, Tutorials, Recipes, and […]
I am so behind on a mountain of things these days! Not the end of the world, but so not like me and it drives me crazy missing deadlines and having my to-do list grow instead of shrink! Anyways, this awesome carnival went on the other week and I didn’t have a chance to contribute […]
Every week I read oodles of articles and blog posts through my iPhone’s Mobile RSS (best Google Reader app EVA). Many get starred in my Google Reader so I can reference them later or leave a comment when I’m at the computer. Here’s what I found “star worthy” this week … enjoy! A real women’s […]
Welcome to the March 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting With Special NeedsThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how we parent despite and because of challenges thrown our way. Please read to the end […]
I recently joined Natural Parents Network (NPN), as an author. My first post hasn’t gone live yet, but watch for it in mid-January! I’m so excited to have connected with this group of parents, first as a reader, and now as a writer. They are a priceless resource! – – – – – I am […]
Welcome to the Safe Cosleeping Blog CarnivalThis post was written for inclusion in the Safe Cosleeping Blog Carnival hosted by Monkey Butt Junction . Our bloggers have written on so many different aspects of cosleeping. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants.*** I asked That Dad […]
Welcome to the I Love Me! Carnival! This post was written for inclusion in the I Love Me! Carnival hosted by Amy at Anktangle. This carnival is all about love of self, challenging you to lift yourself up, just for being you. Please read to the bottom to find a list of submissions from the […]