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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30 Things Series #25: With Whom from History Would I Eat Dinner?
I got this. This post in the 30 Things My Son Should Know About Me series is a cinch. With whom from history would I want to eat dinner and what would we eat? Read more
Posted on 15 September 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
30 Things Series #24: My Favorite and Least Favorite Things About Parenting
I'm nearing the end of the 30 Things My Son Should Know About Me series. Today's topic is "my favorite and least favorite things about being a parent. Read more
Posted on 14 September 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
On Friendship
I don't have many friends. I rather like it this way. I had friends as a kid, as a teen, and in my careers, but now, as a mom who works from home and has only... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Sing for SUDC
I've made my feelings about the ALS ice bucket challenge clear both here on the blog and to my friends via Facebook. Thus, I've not been challenged to do it,... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
An Inconvenient Tooth
I am near tears. I'm near tears, I need catharsis, and so I write. I just got off the phone with the oral surgeon's office. Ok, wait, let me back up. Sorry. Read more
Posted on 04 September 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Parenting Isn't a Judgement of You
Let's be frank: obviously, I think the way I'm parenting is right or I wouldn't be doing it. It would make me the world's worst parent to say, "No, I don't thin... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
"Killing Time"
(source: The Firearm Blog)Let me make sure I have this straight:Those who are against gun control of any kind, the NRA folk, say that guns don't kill people,... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
I've Been Challenged
No, it's not the ice bucket challenge. No, I wouldn't accept that challenge anyway. Yes, I'd be the Scrooge who refuses to waste perfectly good water in an... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
30 Things Series #23: My Favorite Holiday
It occurred to me the other day that I'm getting close to the end of the 30 Things My Son Should Know About Me series. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Read more
Posted on 25 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
30 Things Series #22: Where Do I See Myself in 5, 10, 15 Years?
I've put this post off in my 30 Things My Son Should Know About Me series. Honestly, I hadn't thought much about it before this came up. Read more
Posted on 20 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
The R-Word and All Its Variations - Stop It
Retard, retarded, tard, libtard, femtard, gotard, meatard, douchetard, fucktard, climatard, celebutard, and more I'm sure you could add, because we've all... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
The 'M' Word: My Miscarriage and Me
Guest Post by Crystal M. HernandezDisbelief. Despair. Guilt. These are just a few words to describe what I felt when my doctor said the "M" word: miscarriage. Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
First Visit to the Dentist
Zen Son is going to be four in October. He has not yet been to the dentist. Yes, I am aware that the "rule" is to take your child to the dentist every 6 months... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Mormonism and the LGBTQIA Community
As you may or may not know, I was born and raised Mormon. I come from a large, very faithful Mormon family. We do not see eye to eye on a great many things,... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
"The Dog Peed in the Car" As Told By Me and My Husband
Me: [after cleaning it up] Caboodle peed in the car.Husband: [slowly, for dramatic effect] It was a dark, stormy night. I had the passenger door open. I let... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
I Love the Destination, but Disliked the Journey
artist unknown (if you know, please let me know so I can credit the source)This is not a popular opinion, I know, but I deeply disliked conception, pregnancy,... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
How NOT to Be a Parent, Adoptive Parent, Or Step-Parent (or How Not to Be a...
Brace yourself, because I have a feeling this post is about to get a little ragey. You've been warned.When you make the choice to be a parent (be it... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Beautiful Me
My beloved Christine Cummings can currently be seen in "Don't Dress for Dinner" at STAGEStheater in Fullerton, CAClick here for tickets. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Vulnerability and Fear
Last night, I went to orientation for the Arizona Roller Derby league (AZRD). I've been wanting to join roller derby for years, but always feared the pain or... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Beat the Heat with a Kid Wash
I posted this original link (here) to my personal FB feed, saying I was going to make it for my son. A friend of mind said she wanted to do something like it,... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING