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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Hard Goodbye
I adopted Spot when he was 6 weeks old more than 15 years ago. I got him as a companion for my 1-year-old, Sterling, who was at home for long hours while I... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Passing the Torch
Today was a big day for my son. As I write and reflect, I am tearing up. No, he didn't go to school, learn to ride a bike, or even learn to wipe himself (is tha... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Picked for Who?
Pinterest's new "Picked for You" pins that constantly show up in my feed are driving me buggy. They're hit or miss, but the hits don't make up for the misses... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Food Allergies: Quit Your Whining
Before anyone gets huffy, let me clarify the title. This is not a post directed at people who have food allergies or who love someone who does. No, this is in... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
50 Shades of F*ck You
Nothing like waking up to a bunch of people blatantly ignoring the needs of a pregnant mother escaping her abusive husband in order to debate the merits of... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Getting to Know You: The Proust Questionnaire
Much like I did with my 30 Things My Son Should Know About Me series, I am writing this in effort to open myself to my son. The other day he told me, "You alway... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
You Can't Please Everyone
Yesterday, I spent a few minutes talking to a Facebook friend about her heartache over causing anyone stress or pain when all she really wants to do is post... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
It's Just Stuff
Yesterday, as we do regularly, my son and I cleaned his room. You know the drill:clean,mess,more mess,so much mess that it's hard for an adult to walk,so much... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Vaccines: The Middle of the Road
Guest post by Corissa Baur Howington of Gender Neutral ParentingSadly, I've seen some people in my news feed posting articles and information on how... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Bad Parent
(believed to be property of THIS site, but please tell me otherwise)Vaccinating doesn't make you a bad parent. Not vaccinating doesn't make you a bad... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Cosleeping in Our Home
Dear everyone who thinks cosleeping with your child sounds horrific,I got news for you: I get more sleep cosleeping with my son than I do with my husband and no... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
How to NOT Be a Zen Parent
I cannot tell you the number of friends and family members I have who just adore Dr. Laura Schlessinger. Of course, they're the same ones advising me... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Breastmilk: The Movie - A Review
I put off watching Breastmilk for some time, suspecting I would feel all the things I ultimately felt after watching it today. Read more
Posted on 28 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Rethinking Friendships in Seven Sentences
Words matter. If you call me stupid, but you mean something I do with which you don't agree is stupid, I'm going to hear what you say, not what you mean. Then... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Vaccines: The Gray Area
"Black and white thinking comes with the assumption that we always know where to 'draw lines in the sand.' But the truth is we don’t. Read more
Posted on 26 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
You Are Not Bipolar*
Only 2-3% of the world population is bipolar. You're probably not. I was once engaged to a man who happened to be bipolar. We met online. We had an immediate... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Today in Seven Sentences
White, male privilege abounds.Subtle intimations of harming my child. Passive-aggressive posts to those who parent differently.Complete lack of awareness of... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Unapology
The hot topics in my Facebook and Twitter feeds continue to be #blacklivesmatter and #bluelivesmatter. I understand. Dip into my background, my varied interests... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Secret to Being Good
"The greatest mistake a man can make is to be afraid of making one." ~Elbert HubbardMy husband regularly marvels at my ability to fix things, create things, jus... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
2015 Has to Get Better
We're on the fifth day into the new year. Thus far, we've had a pipe burst in our front yard, a bout with roseola, an ear infection, a broken heater that the... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2015 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING