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Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor How to avoid unnecessary operations during childbirth: 3 of 5
As a doula I have learned about the "waterfall of interventions" One medical intervention and quickly lead to more and more. As these interventions add up a mother finds herself going down the slippery slope towards a cesarean section. What can a mother do to make sure she does not find herself on the operating room table? F... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Top 5 books on parenting toddlers: 4 of 6
Parenting toddlers can be equal parts joy and frustration. For all the sweet, wonderful moments they bring there are also times when we are left only pulling out hair out. Many of us find ourselves wishing there were a book that could show us how to have more of the joy and less of the frustration. Luckily there are five boo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) How to prepare your baby for a new addition to the family: 2 of 3
For many parents transitioning from one child to two is more difficult than the initial transition of having your first. This is often because you now have to find a way to help your child accept a new baby. Jealousy, fear, and distrust may cause problems for your older child in accepting the new arrival. Luckily there are s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding How to freeze homemade baby food: 2 of 3
Many parents today are making their own baby food for their infants. The benefits for this are numerous, from being more cost efficient to being healthier. Large batches of homemade baby food can be made at home and frozen into single serving squares to make feeding easier for you and your infant. Here is a simple method for... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 49 of 73
We know we need it, a few moments to get away and unwind. Often we can feel the tension building in ourselves so strong we wonder if we will snap. And yet under even these emotional and mental pressures many mothers are reluctant to take a break. In the 1950s family shows the mothers never needed a break. They woke each morn... More..
Education > Homeschooling The legacy of John Holt and the 'unschooling' movement: 6 of 8
There is a small but growing group within the homeschooling spectrum called unschooling. For many this radical style is a mystery, but for some it is as obvious as the curiosity in a child. Sometimes called child-led learning, this method is based on the books by author John Holt. An educator himself, Holt spent many years s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Symptoms of a breast infection while breastfeeding: 3 of 4
At least ten percent of breastfeeding mothers will experience a breast infection, or mastitis, during their time breastfeeding. These infections can range from mild to serious, some only causing a minor inconvenience while some require serious medical attention. Whether serious or simple, an infection in the breast is genera... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Why organic food is better for your baby: 3 of 4
Our babies come into this world pure and natural. Unfortunately they do not stay this way for long. Thousands of chemicals will begin entering their bodies soon after birth, chemicals picked up from the environment around them and put into them by others. As we learn more and more about the negative effects some of these che... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles How to generate income on a homestead: 3 of 4
Many people who take the plunge into homesteading do so to escape the 9-5 world. Yet there is no escaping that for some things in life, money is necessary. Can you still earn money without giving up your homesteading dreams? Absolutely! Your homestead can easily become a source of income for you. There are many different way... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for living a frugal lifestyle: 37 of 49
Many people today are choosing to live a life of frugality and simplicity. By giving up many of the costly modern conveniences you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. And living frugally has more than just a financial benefit. Buying used goods, cutting back on how much you buy, and taking the time to reuse ... More..