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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Miss Questioning
When my husband was a child, he was required to call every adult Mr. or Mrs. and their surname. His mother still expects this of him even though he is now in hi... Read more
Posted on 16 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Raped - My Story
I originally shared my story here, in effort to dip my toe in the waters of ashamed-no-longer, but still keep things buried in the midst of all the other... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
"Sticks and Stones..." Ya, You Keep Telling Yourself That
The stress has begun to recede. The eye twitch is now only intermittent (usually cropping up when I get another heartwarming (not!) comment to my farewell blog... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Love Letter to You
In the last couple of days, a stress symptom has shown up in me that I have never before in 35 years experienced - stuttering. Read more
Posted on 09 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Farewell, Facebook
I am very often accused of being cold and harsh, because I am direct, decisive, and no-nonsense. Let's be clear: these are not the same things. I have my... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Breastfeeding in the Back of the Bus
This will be a short one, I promise. It's really quite simple. I see post after post lauding this or that store, stadium, office building, etc. for having a... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Breastfeeding in the Back of the Bus
This will be a short one, I promise. It's really quite simple. (Here you have a nursing room so special and thoughtful toward mom and babe that it cannot even b... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Breastfeeding - A Non-Issue
My dad comes from a big family. This means, I, too, come from a big family. I have one brother, three half-sisters, and three step-siblings. My dad is one of... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Product Review: The Deodorant Club
Margaux of Naturally Down to Earth and The Deodorant Club sent me a jar of her all-natural deodorant and, like I do with all deodorants, the first thing I did... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Fertility Privilege
When Maria first approached me about this guest post, my reaction was one of intrigue and excitement. It swiftly turned to one of bafflement and slight terror. ... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
I Love My Son Enough to Hit Him
I've decided I'm going to start hitting. Not just Zen Son, but everyone. I mean, why not, right? I need people to pay attention to me, dammit! Read more
Posted on 26 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Alternative Parenting: The Transformation from Sheep to Wolf
Guest post by Marcela De Vivo In the last year, we've been fired from our pediatrician's medical practice, had Child Services sent to our door, and entered a... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Dad, My Weight, My Fears, My Growth
Last night, I set out to write one measly Tweet. It turned into four or five. Evidently, I had more to say than I thought. Then I realized I have a lot to say.... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Disappointed (or, Take a Good Look in the Mirror)
I sit, mouth agape, again, shaking my head as I read the endless slew of comments coming from my own community judging another mother, because the way she... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Lost Love
I have a story to tell. It has nothing to do with anything other than it's been weighing on my heart for years and more so lately, so I need to let it out. In... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2013 LOVE & SEX -
Labor-Aide
by Sarah Sorvillo, Certified Herbalist originally published by Well Rounded Momma used with permission All sports drinks contain three essential ingredients:... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Magazine Review: Sacred Pregnancy - Spring 2013 Edition
Let me just start by saying: SUBSCRIBE TO THIS MAGAZINE! Dooooo eeeet! Dooo eeet now! It took about an hour and a half to open on my computer. Read more
Posted on 06 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Photo Scavenger Hunt
The Zen Parenting Photo Scavenger Hunt has now begun! Your mission, should you choose to accept: photograph each of these things listed below. Rules: 1. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Zen Son's Favorite Songs and Videos
Zen Son wanted to share with your Zen Babes some of his favorite songs and videos. So, from him to yours, "Happy singing, dancing, enjoying!" Bruno Mars "Don't... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Irresponsible Me
Aside from "you should change your name," the second most frequent comment I get it "you're irresponsible for posting this." These two comments are so... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2013 PARENTING