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June 29, 2012
Talking about Race at Black Girl in Maine
I am incredibly proud to have found the chutzpuh to write about this tricky topic on my blog tour. Shay at Black Girl in Maine was the inspiration for this post--oh and a small little racist comment my four-year-old made.
It is so important to think about thorny areas in our culture ahead of time--know that they will come up and actually prepare for them. Read my thoughts and suggestions here. At some point your child will notice differences, make judgments, and say things that shock you. Be ready!
It is so important to think about thorny areas in our culture ahead of time--know that they will come up and actually prepare for them. Read my thoughts and suggestions here. At some point your child will notice differences, make judgments, and say things that shock you. Be ready!
Responding to Criticism at Natural Parents Network
I am honored to have the chance to respond to a review of my book posted on Code Name: Mama last summer at The Natural Parents Network. The Natural Parents Network is a hub of information about natural parenting (babywearing, green living, extended breastfeeding, cosleeping, gentle discipline, I could go on...) that is extremely well organized.
Founded by bloggers and mamas-extraordinarie Dionna of
Please comment on the post here and be automatically entered to win a free copy of my book!
Founded by bloggers and mamas-extraordinarie Dionna of
Please comment on the post here and be automatically entered to win a free copy of my book!
June 28, 2012
Communication Tools at Mama and Baby Love
Hello there!
Today's guest post is over at Mama and Baby Love. You can read it here. Stephanie at Mama and baby Love truly has something for everyone. She has info about yoga, travel, pregnancy, recipes and more! I'll be reviewing her cookbook soon too! Stay tuned.
Today's guest post is over at Mama and Baby Love. You can read it here. Stephanie at Mama and baby Love truly has something for everyone. She has info about yoga, travel, pregnancy, recipes and more! I'll be reviewing her cookbook soon too! Stay tuned.
Guest Post at Mama and Baby Love
Hello there!
Today's guest post is over at Mama and Baby Love. You can read it here. Stephanie at Mama and baby Love truly has something for everyone. She has info about yoga, travel, pregnancy, recipes and more! I'll be reviewing her cookbook soone too! Stay tuned.
Today's guest post is over at Mama and Baby Love. You can read it here. Stephanie at Mama and baby Love truly has something for everyone. She has info about yoga, travel, pregnancy, recipes and more! I'll be reviewing her cookbook soone too! Stay tuned.
June 27, 2012
How to Not Insult a Child for Aunt Annie's
Aunt Annie's Child Care page is back in the rotation! This time it's a guest post about communicating without being condescending. Some tips about keeping your lanuage respectful and clear! Leave a comment and enter to win an ebook copy of my book: What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children.
Guest Post: How to Not Insult a Child for Aunt Annie's
Aunt Annie's Child Care page is back in the rotation! This time it's a guest post about communicating without being condescending. Some tips about keeping your lanuage respectful and clear! Leave a comment and enter to win an ebook copy of my book: What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children.
June 26, 2012
Guest Post at You Can Call Me Al
The personal blog, You Can Call Me Al, is hosting my guest post today: What Do I Say? You can read it here. I was asked to write about what to say about difficult topics when you're talking with children who are not your own--that can sure be tricky!
Check out this blog for posts on everything from crafts and knitting, to family, hair-styling and other book reviews. She's got it all!
As usual, you can enter to win the Kindle Tough at my blog tour page here.
Check out this blog for posts on everything from crafts and knitting, to family, hair-styling and other book reviews. She's got it all!
As usual, you can enter to win the Kindle Tough at my blog tour page here.
June 25, 2012
Don't Use Your Words at Holistic Moms Network
Today's post is about paying attention to the other ways in which we communicate: not just with our words. Check out the post over at Holistic Moms Network.
Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a non-profit support and resource network for parents interested in holistic health and green living. I'm in my third year of membership!
At HMN, living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey. No matter where you are on your parenting or holistic living journey, you are welcome at HMN. They are a diverse and open-minded community, a place where choices are respected and where you can learn and become informed! Check out their site and see if there is a chapter in your area.
Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a non-profit support and resource network for parents interested in holistic health and green living. I'm in my third year of membership!
At HMN, living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey. No matter where you are on your parenting or holistic living journey, you are welcome at HMN. They are a diverse and open-minded community, a place where choices are respected and where you can learn and become informed! Check out their site and see if there is a chapter in your area.
Guest Post: Don't Use Your Words at Holistic Moms Network
Today's post is about paying attention to the other ways in which we communicate: not just with our words. Check out the post over at Holistic Moms Network.
Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a non-profit support and resource network for parents interested in holistic health and green living. I'm in my third year of membership!
At HMN, living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey. No matter where you are on your parenting or holistic living journey, you are welcome at HMN. They are a diverse and open-minded community, a place where choices are respected and where you can learn and become informed! Check out their site and see if there is a chapter in your area.
Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a non-profit support and resource network for parents interested in holistic health and green living. I'm in my third year of membership!
At HMN, living healthy and living green is not an endpoint, but an ongoing journey. No matter where you are on your parenting or holistic living journey, you are welcome at HMN. They are a diverse and open-minded community, a place where choices are respected and where you can learn and become informed! Check out their site and see if there is a chapter in your area.
June 24, 2012
Post Swap with The Twin Coach
This blog tour is restoring my faith in humanity. The more folks I find that are advocating for respectful, connected parenting, the better I feel about the planet. There is hope for the future!
Gina over at The Twin Coach and I are swapping posts today. My post is about labeling, and why it is not-so-good for kids. Check it out over at her site. And don't forget to comment and qualify for a free ebook.
The whole site is full of wonderful posts and resources. Her tone is encouraging, kind, and realistic. You will feel very at home there. And she's parenting twins! I'm highlighting her post Triggers, Tantrums, and Time-outs (Or, When Mom is Losing It), pop over and read it too!
Gina over at The Twin Coach and I are swapping posts today. My post is about labeling, and why it is not-so-good for kids. Check it out over at her site. And don't forget to comment and qualify for a free ebook.
The whole site is full of wonderful posts and resources. Her tone is encouraging, kind, and realistic. You will feel very at home there. And she's parenting twins! I'm highlighting her post Triggers, Tantrums, and Time-outs (Or, When Mom is Losing It), pop over and read it too!
