What’s the Parenting Style of Thinking Parents?

Thinking Parents are the Parents of Today Today’s mothers and fathers are thinking parents who want to learn about parenting from the start not only because they want to be good at raising newborns, but because it makes parenting pleasureable and satisfying. Moms are delighted to learn that their babies in utero are already recognizing…

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A Successful Working Mother Battles Bi-Polar Disorder

Sucessful Working Mothers How do women measure success? Is it by mothering and having a career? How do they carry out both forms of work to their satisfaction? What helps? What hurts? This is a weekly series about successful women who participate in the workforce in a range of ways building their careers while mothering.…

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FAVORITE FAMILY VACATION RECIPE: STAYING HOME

Welcome to the July 2014 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family Vacation This 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 their family-travel tips, challenges, and delights. Please read to the end to find a list of links…

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LISTENING TO PRESCHOOLERS

UNHEARD CHILD SERIES: Unheard Pre-Schooler   The best parenting style for preschoolers is one that builds self-confidence. Using parental intelligence always helps. Three and four-year-olds are very focused on being heard. “I” is a central word in their vocabulary. They are proud to announce: “I am Claire!”  “I am Eddie!”  They want you to listen.…

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HOW QUICKLY DO YOU RESPOND TO YOUR BABY?

 It’s natural to want others to listen to you. Children are no exception. From infancy to adolescence voices, gestures, facial expressions, postures and behaviors speak. What happens to expressions that go unheard?   THE UNHEARD BABY: Part 2 QUIET AND ACTIVE MOTHERS AND BABIES Why do some parents respond quickly to their babies and others…

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