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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What's In a Name?
At least a couple times a month, I get a comment or message suggesting that I know not what "Zen" really means, that this page isn't very "Zen," and that I... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Just a Mom
Guest Post by Zen Parent Jennifer Parianos, founder of That Crazy Homeschooler One of my earliest memories was when my mom dropped me off at preschool one day. Read more
Posted on 30 December 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
By Popular Demand
If you've been around my Facebook page long enough, you know that back in August my husband and I made an appearance on Steve Harvey's daytime talk show to... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Zen Parenting Book Club
Your Leaders: Barbara says, "I’m a mom to a son who was born in July of this year. I knew I was going to love being a mother, but I had no idea how much he woul... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
End of Term Evaluation
As a high school teacher, I always gave my students an anonymous evaluation to fill out at the end of every term. This gave me the opportunity to see what they... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
How to Cope with Your Babe's Cold
Around this time of year, we find ourselves inundated with questions about how to help soothe the symptoms of a pesky cold. Rather than answer over and over,... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
New Logo - VOTE
The top 9 submissions have been chosen by the Zen Parenting admins. Now is your chance to vote upon which logo you'd like to see on our pages. Choose 1-9 in... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
New Logo Contest
It's time for a new, original Zen Parenting logo. And, seeing as how I have absolutely no artistic or creative ability, it's time for YOU to create said new,... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Zen Mama Unleashed
Fair warning: I am going to swear...a LOT. If that offends you, please avert your eyes now. FUCK YOU, FACEBOOK AND ALL THOSE REPORTING ME. Fuck you, fuck you,... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Zen Parents of Hazleton, PA
Your leader: Alicia is a stay at home mom of a 14 month old daughter. We are a breastfeeding, baby-wearing, co-sleeping household. I believe in "gentle"... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Introducing...
We have a new admin here at Zen Parenting. Please extend a warm welcome to Barbara. Funny story: As you may or may not know, we have a Zen Parenting Book Club... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Now I'm Just Flat Pissed
I have three accounts with which to manage my Facebook page. I do this, because I've learned my lesson (well, rather, I've learned how to skate around my... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Zen Parents of Merrimack County, NH
Your leader: I am Annette, mother of two boys; Gabriel (age 4) and Emmet (age 1). We are a home-birthing, baby-wearing, co-sleeping, cloth diapering, educated... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Favorite Things
Snuggles in blankies and cuddles while sittin' Gazes while nursing they make me feel smittenTrips to the park where we play on the swings These are a few of my... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING