Unschooling: The Good, the Bad and the Awesome (A Day in the Life)

I decided I wanted to write a day in the life post because I love unschooling. We do *so* much, have amazing experiences, and witness everyday life kind of awesomeness that wouldn't be seen sitting...

Traveling Family Series: Meet the Lighthiser Family

I am delighted to introduce you to the Lighthiser Family! This amazing family of five, plus beloved black lab, are currently touring the western USA on bike. Between the six of them, they are pedaled...

Will Your Birth Experience Reflect Your Life Habits?

A doula friend of mine and I were sitting at my dining room table the other day talking about birth. Among the myriad aspects of birth practices, cultural norms and personal experiences we were sharing...

Adventures in Babywearing: Visiting National Parks with Baby

It is summer time for many of us babywearing families and that means a chance to enjoy the National Parks together as a family. Getting into these protected places is a special treat for most...

10 Raisons de ne pas porter bébé "Face au Monde"

Cette maman vous semble-t-elle cruelle ?Expliquons lui simplement que porter son enfant "face au monde" n'est pas idéal. Quand vous commencez à penser que votre bébé a envie de changer de perspectives et que vous...

Our Little Breastfeeding "Miracle"

A few months ago, in the thick of it, I wrote about the challenges my little and I were having breastfeeding. Long story short to recap the post, my baby had an ineffective suck and...

Nueve razones para no llevar a tu bebé de cara hacia afuera

Algunas razones para no llevar a su bebé cara hacia fuera. Para tenerlo en cuenta: Llevar a su bebé mirando hacia fuera ... 1- no da soporte a las piernas del bebé Las rodillas del...

Your Smart Phone and Your Heart

With so much in the news and on social media these days about phones and parenting, technology and the science of kindness, and the impact of a mother's love on the size and structures of...

What's the Deal with "Dear Mom on the iPhone"?

With so many responses to "Dear Mom on the iPhone" zipping around the web these last few months, I figured that I should go see what all the huff (counter-huff and supportive-huff) was all about....