Parents Who Coddle Are Idiots or Your Wrong About Them!
There is an inflammatory piece on the web now that is neither brave or helpful and I don't like adding to it's attention but I think it puts an…
Time together is priceless – Lessons from the Holidays
Our First Christmas Home With the Kids For years now we have traveled to family or friends for the holidays, this year was our first in this…
Cell Phones and Teenagers Can Be Big Trouble!
We all hear the stories about teens who are out of control with cell phones and social networks and we wonder where their parents are and why no one…
The real Evil found on Halloween
Part 1 This post might not be what you expect it to be. This isn't about ancient religions and the roots that Halloween has in common with them. It isn't…
A Happy Minecraft Halloween
Halloween has been wonderful this year for my not so little family. It was a bit rushed I have to admit and stress was high the hours before trick…
Would you ever ground your teen from school?
Trying to parent an overly social teenager, or not. When did I get to thinking this was a good idea? Maybe I should start at the beginning. Over a month…
You don’t buy character clothing because you want to make other parents feel like bad parents right?
Do you think other parents make parenting choices just to make you feel badly about your own? Tonight on a message board I am a part of a good Mom…
Enjoying Nature With The Kids
With screens distracting us at every moment and temperature controlled luxury it can often be hard to remember how important it is to get out into nature with the…
Dad To The Rescue – Almost got kicked out of a hotel!
Over the last few days I have learned some very important things about helping children grieve and gotten some great parenting advice from those who have more experience in this…
Why is no one talking about it? Why are we making our babies less intelligent with formula?
It isn't a pretty topic but I think we need to be honest about it. It is time we face the facts and start being clear about what we are…
Home schooling is exploding in population and popularity and here is why!
Created by: CollegeAtHome.com This is NOT to say that homeschooling is the best option for every child or family. This is NOT to say that homeschoolers are better parents. This…
Dear Mother, you need to know this!
Dear Mother, You may not see how much I love you. You might think too much on your mistakes. You might not forgive yourself your short comings. You might hold…
The Zen of Attachment Parenting Older Children
You need Zen, lets talk! Attachment parenting can seem focused on babies, co-sleeping, baby wearing and attending every need. While the best start is certainly an area to focus on,…
Homeschooling: What if your child hates Math, or Reading, or Writing?
A fellow homeschooler and friend I really look up to mentioned that her child hates math, that it is often a battle. This is not something rare in the parenting…
Is Babymooning before or after the baby comes?
When do you babymoon? I think it is after one has a baby but many seem to disagree. Most people believe that babymooning is what a couple does before a…
This is a peaceful parenting blog. We don’t support Spanking.
This morning is one of those mornings where I wish I could be some kind of brilliant yogi or monk or some such as I have needed all the…
She says your children don’t need your attention. Is she right?
While the Mommy wars are not pretty I have to wonder, is it possible to share your views on parenting without some how insulting others? There is a viral…
Take a Mommy Time Out
Crunchy Parenting is Peaceful Parenting It can be very hard to be a mother. So much of our energy is focused on our children and there can be little…
A Teen and Her Vampires
Our daughter loves vampires. What should we do? I think the clear view from attachment parenting is to support the interest as long as it is not harmful.…
5 Things My Kids Have Taught Me About House Cleaning
Children Teach Us So Much When first those two little lines or a plus sign show up on a pregnancy test we know our whole lives will change. Often we…