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Sunday Surf: Parenting with a Little Perspective
I love my daughter. Yes I do. It just that sometimes I find myself on the edge…. Sometimes, I find myself losing it. My tone gets all annoyed and impatient. I’m pushier than I normally am. My whole...
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Sunday Surf: Playful Parenting
As I approach 33 weeks pregnant with still more to do to prepare, I’m taking it easy on the Sunday Surf this week and giving you some truly great links with little explanation. I’m hoping the excerpts...
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High-Needs Babies, Spirited Toddlers and Highly Sensitive Children
Part One: High Needs Babies When my son Beanie was born, we struggled to breastfeed. I tried every position my midwife recommended, every trick I read online and still nothing worked. I was terribly...
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Sunday Surf: Alternative Parenting Info for Family and Friends
Holidays and celebrations usually mean family get togethers and all that comes with those situations. For many, this is a joyous time when perhaps people who rarely enjoy sharing the same space have a...
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My Experience as a Tandem Nurturer: Part 1
My journey towards being a tandem nurser has presented some big bumps in the road. Since the birth of my son (December 22), my daughter has asked to nurse and I have offered milkies, but she clearly...
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My Experience as a Tandem Nurturer: Part 2
From the time a parent finds out there’s another baby on the way, one question that hangs in the air is: How will the sibling relationship be? The stories told of reactions to new siblings span the...
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My Experience as a Tandem Nurturer: Part 3
[Part 1 and Part 2 of my journey were raw and rough, I know. I definitely was feeling more off then than I do now. Is this because I'm taking my placenta pills again? Not sure, but here's an update...
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Talking with a Toddler about Feelings
Having a toddler has made me realize more and more about feelings. She has big feelings, and I have big feelings. The more real I try to be with my daughter, the more I find that we keep running into...
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Carnival: Birthing and New Beginnings…and Better Mothering
Welcome to the first edition of the Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival, hosted by Authentic Parenting and Mudpiemama! In the month of January, we start afresh, a new year, new ideas. Hence, our...
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Tips for Encouraging Independent Play with Toddlers
How can I encourage my son to play independently more often? A simple question asked by a mama friend, but it sparked so many thoughts. I’m on this tandem nurturing journey, too, so I can only share...
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