Monthly Archives: April 2011

Irresponsibility on Television: Sleep Training

There are only a few shows that I watch on a somewhat regular basis – mostly because I don’t have time anymore.  If I do get the opportunity and the urge to start bedtime is not an overwhelming draw I … Continue reading

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Quick Travel Tips from the Road

Forgive the quality of my photo – we are enroute home. So I wanted to share the little wisdom I have garnered from this trip before it escapes my road-weary mind. Here are my tips for traveling with toddlers, they … Continue reading

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday: Rest Stop Break

We stopped during our drive for a little fun.  I think this was about 19 hours into our drive.  Little Man slept most of the way and only one meltdown which was quickly remedied by Mama sitting in the back … Continue reading

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Natural Parents Network Volunteers’ Favorite Posts

I’d like to share with you some of the best posts written by other NPN mentors, authors and moderators, all volunteers in this incredible network. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to join the NPN community on the blog, … Continue reading

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Call for Submissions for Monday’s Mamas

The ArtsyMama was started as a personal blog for an attached parent returning to work after the birth of her first son.  Shannon the writer of The ArtsyMama had found an online community of natural and attached parents during her … Continue reading

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Why Nurse a Toddler?

This post was written for inclusion in the April Carnival of Breastfeeding brought to you my Elita of Blacktating and Tanya of The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog.  This month’s theme is on Extended Breastfeeding.  Please check out the other submissions listed … Continue reading

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Alternative Teething Solutions

Last Thursday the FDA issued a warning about the use of the topical pain medication benzocaine.  Benzocaine is the active ingredient in teething gels and other topical pain medications.  The FDA received reports that have linked this drug with a … Continue reading

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Posted in Consumer Awareness, Extended Nursing, Product Recommendations, Teething | 4 Comments