Parenthood

Movement is as vital to our health and well being as food. But, just like there's junk food, there's also junk movement. Here are seven ways to get your kids the movement nutrients they need. 1. Move to improve how you feel not how you look. Our culture has an unhealthy relationship with exercise. Most fitness programs use before and after pictures to extol their benefits. If our exercise is giving us the appearance we want, we ignore signals from our body (aches and pains, insomnia, incontinence, constant stress etc.) that there might be something…Read more

Welcome to the December 2013 Carnival of Natural Mothering! This article is a part of the Carnival of Natural Mothering hosted by GrowingSlower, Every Breath I Take, I Thought I Knew Mama, African Babies Don't Cry, and Adventures of Captain Destructo. This month's topic is Natural New Year's Resolutions. Be sure to check out all of the participants' posts through the links at the bottom of this page. Bloggers, visit GrowingSlower to sign up to write for next month's carnival. *** I have always been a person of resolve. I've been setting and…Read more

When describing my labor before my son's birth, I often say, "I was in the zone." My mind and body where working in perfect harmony. My focus was laser sharp. It was amazing. But, that wasn't just a happy accident. I prepared for that process both physically and mentally. My sweet friend, Shannon Brown of GrowingSlower, has just released an amazing new book that is sure to help women mentally prepare for natural childbirth. Natural Birth Stories is a beautiful and encouraging read. With 32 positive natural birth stories (including my own VBAC!) and…Read more