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Removing The Artificial Lid

A new friend recently introduced my husband Kris and I to Sandra Dodd, someone I consider to be the ultimate advocate for children and families.  Sandra has encouraged us to know our children more...

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Posted, Gratefully.

With my commitment to create more joy for myself and my family in 2012, I intend to spend time intentionally reflecting on gratitude.  Starting today. Today I am grateful for superheroes and first...

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Learning To Know You: A Letter To My Son

Dear Owen, Yesterday we went swimming.You, your dad, Sydney and I. You had been asking for all of us to go for days.  You have been taking lessons and are doing so well, and you love being in the water...

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Focused On My Children

Having my first baby taught me lots of things, none more important than learning to trust my intuition. Suddenly, the only thing that mattered to me was making my baby comfortable.  Others opinions,...

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Mayim Bialik: A Voice for the Rest of Us

  Mayim Bialik, who currently stars in “The Big Bang Theory” just published the book “Beyond the Sling” which is all about her choice to Attachment Parent her two children.  And to Ms. Bialik I say...

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Going Without: My Gratitude Photo Journal

We had record high temperatures here in New England this week and that makes me grateful for going without. Today, I am grateful for: Going without sleep because it meant we got to see a rare alignment...

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Grass, Stones and Time On Your Own: A Letter For My Daughter

Dear Sydney, Each morning you come downstairs, put on your coat and red rain boots (the only footwear you have worn for about a year), open the glass slider and walk outside.  You take a walk around...

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Alone to Confident: Parenting Outside of the Mainstream

When my oldest child was born, I hid.  I kept secret the fact that we shared a bed, that I breastfed him almost around the clock and that I never, ever accepted his crying as necessary. The message...

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Parenting Outside the Lines with Confidence: Motherhood Moment #5

Parenting Outside the Lines with Confidence by:  Jennifer Andersen These are not just any old ordinary bowling shoes.  In them stands four people, 2 young, 2 grown, who are finding their way.  Parents...

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Go Your Own Way: PR For Babies and Children

New!  Follow my blog with Bloglovin As a mother I have to remind myself of this often. How about you? Join us on our Facebook Page and Twitter for questions and conversations! The post Go Your Own Way:...

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Focused On My Children

Having my first baby taught me lots of things, none more important than learning to trust my intuition. Suddenly, the only thing that mattered to me was making my baby comfortable.  Others opinions,...

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Mayim Bialik: A Voice for the Rest of Us

  Mayim Bialik, who currently stars in “The Big Bang Theory” just published the book “Beyond the Sling” which is all about her choice to Attachment Parent her two children.  And to Ms. Bialik I say...

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Going Without: My Gratitude Photo Journal

We had record high temperatures here in New England this week and that makes me grateful for going without. Today, I am grateful for: Going without sleep because it meant we got to see a rare alignment...

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Grass, Stones and Time On Your Own: A Letter For My Daughter

Dear Sydney, Each morning you come downstairs, put on your coat and red rain boots (the only footwear you have worn for about a year), open the glass slider and walk outside.  You take a walk around...

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Alone to Confident: Parenting Outside of the Mainstream

When my oldest child was born, I hid.  I kept secret the fact that we shared a bed, that I breastfed him almost around the clock and that I never, ever accepted his crying as necessary. The message...

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Parenting Outside the Lines with Confidence: Motherhood Moment #5

Parenting Outside the Lines with Confidence by:  Jennifer Andersen These are not just any old ordinary bowling shoes.  In them stands four people, 2 young, 2 grown, who are finding their way.  Parents...

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Go Your Own Way: PR For Babies and Children

New!  Follow my blog with Bloglovin As a mother I have to remind myself of this often. How about you? Join us on our Facebook Page and Twitter for questions and conversations! The post Go Your Own Way:...

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