» The Way of the Peaceful Parent. ‘… and she loved a boy very, very much– even more than she loved herself.’
~Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree Post written by Leo Babauta. There is no such thing as stress-free parenting. A reader requested that I share my thoughts on stress-free parenting, as the father of six kids. A candid list of things to do in the last weeks of... - Dear Baby. A candid list of things to do in the last weeks of pregnancy.
I spent way too much time worrying about how many outfits I had for Everly, and that we had her nursery in tip top shape and a shelf full of things like diaper ointment, baby sunscreen, and 4 different kinds of pacifier - and most of it didn’t get touched for months and months after she was born. I basically refused to go into labor until I was satisfied with the pile of onesies and hair accessories I had for her.
This go round, with lessons learned, I’ve been thinking about what I really, truly need to be doing to prepare for those first insane weeks once we bring Arlo home: 1. Out of the Mouth of Babes. Extended breastfeeding is the norm in most human and primate societies.
So why are we the weird ones? "Attachment (with respect to Martin Schoeller)" by Nathaniel Gold My son will be three-years-old next month and is still breastfeeding. In other words, he is a typical primate. For Every Mother: 24 Questions to Seek Your True Self, Dreams and Goals. Digg digg As the song “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac played on my ipod, its soulful words filled my heart with a dull ache – a misery that I could not recognize immediately but it did not seem a stranger to me either.
This is what a stay-at-home mom does all day. I saw red when I read a letter to an advice column from a childless woman who suspects her friend is lying about being busy all day.
"I'm feeling like the kid is an excuse to relax and enjoy," she says, so "why won't my friend tell me the truth? " She wonders what are stay-at-home-moms doing all day that they can't call or email? I know I'm preaching to the choir here, and the advice columnist seems to physically restrain herself from reaching out to wring the letter-writer's neck. Still, I thought I might detail a typical day alone with the kids. That way, when your friend whines at you for not answering her email about her roommate eating her potato chips (yes, that's real), you won't have to find the time and childcare to write her a reasoned response.
Mommy With Selective Memory offers Crafts and Activities for Toddler and Preschooler, Keep Kids Busy, Improve Fine Motor and Sensory Skills. French Women Don't Have Mommy Guilt Mommy Guilt is terrible.
Personal Interviews and Family Council. Here are a couple printables that are sure to enrich your family and children!
Hop over to Creating Better Habits and read my article about how to incorporate them into your family :) I also have some great tips and suggestions about hosting your first Family Council HERE and your first Personal Interview HERE These printables go hand in hand with the teachings of Linda and Richard Eyre- parenting experts who have blessed my family beyond anything I could have ever hoped or imagined.
It is their books that got me started on my love (instead of frustration) of Early Childhood Development and all things parenting related. If you like these, check out my Family Planner printables as well. P.s. if you can't get my free printables to download (for whatever reason) email me (email is under the contact tab above) and I'll send you the PDF's directly. 15 Happy Ways to Teach Kids to be Grateful » A Holy Experience. Busy Kids = Happy Mom: Life Lessons for My Sons - notes from mom. 32 Reflections on Children, Parenting and Your Life. Learning Societies UnConference – Part II.
Digg digg I went to the Learning Societies UnConference (read Part I – about being brave and breaking out of your comfort zone) to seek answers to some homeschooling questions, to meet people on this journey and to get ideas for other things that I’m seeking in life at the moment.
I’ve found some of the answers and pointers that I wanted, but I have to admit – from all these, I found myself learning more and more about my self and reflecting on who I am, what am I doing etc. Sharing some of my profound reflections, that I came back with – from LSuC – about children, how they learn, how our own conditioning affect our parenting and much more. Also, get to know the books that have made a deep impact on me.
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Parks & Travel Disney Store Featured Articles Quiz: What Type of Citizen Kid Is Your Child? What Ordinary Parents Can Do to Help Our Children Develop Self Control and Self Esteem. 10 Creative Ways to Make Time for Your Kids. For many busy parents, finding quality time to be with their kids can be a big challenge.
I asked some of the busiest moms in the blogosphere to share their BEST tips for squeezing in quality time with their kids. You’ll notice how many of these busy moms don’t just “find” time to spend with their kids, rather they “make” time for them. Here are 10 creative tips that emerged: 1. Unplug – “Stop multi-tasking. “As my kids grow older they play much more independently. A Parenting Moment: Are you raising me to DO good? Not just BE good? Pin It Do you ever look at the little faces staring up at you and wonder, "What am I doing?
" As a first year classroom teacher I thought I knew everything. Raising Kids Who Get Along « mama smiles. One of my primary goals as a parent is raising kids who get along with one another. My three kids may all love crafts and creating, but they each have their own, distinct personality – and I’m certain that number four will be no different. And distinct personalities mean we get personality clashes! Thankfully, there is no question that they adore each other, and here are a few things we do to help them see one another as best friends: Family down time. It doesn’t matter what you do, but spend time together as a family. 10 Tips For Raising Happy Parents. It’s no secret that parenting well is a complex art form and each of us brings our own unique style and beliefs into the day to day raising of the children in our lives. But here are ten ways of thinking about your parenting career that can help, no matter what your style or the current age of your “baby”. 1.
Your work as a parent needs and deserves lots of support from family, friends, neighbors, employers and the greater community around you. Your children need other caring adults in their lives and you need and deserve respect, rest, and relaxation. 2. 3. 4. Communication. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. { They are listening } So, this is part photography blog, and part mommy blog, and with this post I am attempting to give you a taste of both. I was reading an article today, and found it impossible not to share some of it. Hopefully you will love it as much as I did, and put some or all of it to good use. 10 Ways to Nurture Positive Body Image for Your Daughter « Carrots for Michaelmas: Musings of a Catholic Wife, Mother, and Occasional Redhead. 20 Ways to “Reset” When the Kids Are Having a Hard Day. A few days ago (maybe more than a few, I lose track of time easily) I got a great question from Andrea.
She asked, “Sometimes we get in a funk. We can run a stretch of days with everyone on edge and “bickery”. It often starts with illness or a stretch of cold rainy days (no outside play), but somehow these sweet children become rather unpleasant to spend the days with….Do you have a secret “reset” button, or advice on how to get “back on track”??” I love this question. You are SO right Andrea. These are some thing I do when that happens: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 15 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed. 25 Rules for Mothers of Sons. Become a Hands on Mom with your Kids. 10 Compliments Your Kids Need to Hear. 100 Ways to be Kind to your Child. 25 things i want my son to know. Rules for Mothers of Daughters. _30_day_mom_challenge_bw.pdf (application/pdf Object)