Zenparenting1
Education. Activism. Peace, Love, and Zen.
I am a mom, wife, breastfeeding and NIP advocate, genital integrity advocate, feminist, gay and human rights activist (all your basic -ivists). I full-term breastfeed, cloth diaper, co-sleep, toddler wear, extend the rear-facing sentence (at least that's how my son sees it), do not vaccinate, gently and lovingly discipline, oppose "crying it out," teach and use sign language, and home/un-school. I believe that the birthing process should not be treated as a medical emergency and am a big fan of home births. I do my best to keep my son and family healthy, safe, and happy by researching the heck out of all my decisions. I am always on the look-out for new things I can make myself that are just as good (if not better than) the store-bought stuff.
Some people have referred to me as "crunchy," "granola," "Earth Mother," "hippie," and even "laughable," "stupid," and "crazy" (but I have to consider those sources). I don't really identify as any of those. I'm just me. I just love my son and think the sun shines out of the cute little butt that I would do anything to protect. I want to raise him in the kind of world he deserves and I feel it is my duty as a human being to do my part to make it so.
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Zen Parenting
http://zenparenting1.blogspot.fr/
Rear-facing in car seats is 500% safer than forward-facing. It's a cold, hard fact. It may not be convenient for you. It may not appear to be comfortable to you. It may seem over-protective to you, but 500% is a pretty big number...
LATEST ARTICLES ( 274 )
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The Last 6 Months...and the Rest of Our Lives
I have completely neglected this blog for the last 6 months. I have a solid reason, though. That reason:This guy. You see, about the same time the blog went... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2017 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Racism With Which I Was Raised
Recently I saw a video in which a woman ranted and railed against the victim of her verbal assault, calling her "wetback," talking about "her kind" being such... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
How I Became and Stopped Being a Yeller (A 60 Day Reflection)
Yelling at children goes against everything for which I stand, for which Zen Parenting stands. It's abusive, damaging, ineffective, and unnecessary. And yet,... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Guns, Law Enforcement, and Accountability for All
Nearly 100% of law enforcement officers and personnel I know (which is a considerable amount given my background)* are for citizens owning and carrying weapons. Read more
Posted on 12 July 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Your "Drama" is My Reality - Racial Disparity in the U.S.
Guest Post by TramaneA lot of you will not understand this, but that’s the problem. You don’t understand and you don’t try to. Read more
Posted on 12 July 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 24: Area of My Life I Want to Improve
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE.The Area of My Life in Whic... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 23: Lesson I Learned the Hard Way
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
"Hi, I'm a Slut"
A must-hear, must-see, must-inhale slam poem by Savannah Brown. I invite the men in the room to pay particular attention. I invite the women who have... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 22: What I Want to Say to 5 People
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 21: The First 10 Songs on Shuffle
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 21 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 20: 3 Lessons I Want My Child to Learn From Me
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE.Three Lessons I Want My... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 19: Celebrity Crushes
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 19 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 18: My First Love
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE.My First LoveWelp, this is ... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 17: Today's Epiphany
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 16: Something I Miss
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE.Something I MissThis will b... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 15: Bullet-Points of My Day
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE.My Day Bullet-PointedSome... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 14: Movies I Never Tire of Watching
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 10 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 13: What Currently Excites Me?
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. What Currently Excites... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 12: 5 Privileges I Enjoy
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 06 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Motivation Kickstarter Day 11: Something I Think "What If" About
As part of my quest to find my motivation, I've accepted the 30 Day Writing Challenge. Each post will be added to the main post HERE. Read more
Posted on 05 May 2016 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING