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Top Ten Ways To Have A Harmonious Home (Using a Natural Parenting Approach)

Top Ten Ways To Have A Harmonious Home (Using a Natural Parenting Approach)

Welcome to the March Carnival of Natural Parenting: Natural Parenting Top 10 ListsThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared Top 10 l...

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renegade mothering
my 9-year-old has lost her mind

my 9-year-old has lost her mind

My daughter, Ava, turned nine last November. I think the cake was laced. Or she’s been possessed. Jury’s still out. I read at some point about the “9 year change” – basically it’s a second major separation from the parents (following the one occurring at around 2 years), but it’s a sort of existential...

Dr. Melissa Arca
Forget the Mommy Wars, Offer Support Instead

Forget the Mommy Wars, Offer Support Instead

I was just thinking the other day how much I need my mom friends. The ones I'm fortunate enough to have in real life and the ones (you) who come here, read, offer support, share your stories, and commiserate at times. All of you moms are incredi...

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MyCup2Yours
Little bits and pieces of happiness…

Mar 6, 2011
Little bits and pieces of happiness…

"I have to tell you the best thing," my daughter said the other night, smiling. She'd just gotten home from youth group. I sat down on the edge of her bed. "You know how happiness doesn't come to you all at once, and it really comes to you ...

Robert's Sister
Decisions

There are days I just don’t want to decide what’s for dinner. Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t because I can’t make a decision. I’m actually very good at making decisions and do so all the time regarding Robert, regarding my home and family a...

Sacramento Sidetracks
Ultimate Bouncing Fun at BounceU

Ultimate Bouncing Fun at BounceU

Enter to Win 3 Great Prizes! If you want a top-of-the-line bouncing experience, this is where you’ll find it! BounceU has two locations in our area, one in Roseville and one in Rancho Cordova.  We visited the Rancho Cordova location on a rainy Friday morning.   This is a new BounceU and it is seriously clean, organized...

renegade mothering
what I learned this week

what I learned this week

I was very tired this week and have a sudden and new appreciation for Virginia Woolf. Eighty years later, evidently women still need “500 pounds and a room of one’s own.” (translation: I am having a very hard time finding uninterrupted moments to write with all these loud needy short people running around. I...

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Dr. Melissa Arca
In Support of Sleep

In Support of Sleep

Getting your infant, toddler, or even preschooler to sleep through the night is tricky at best. If you are one of the lucky ones, you may have an "easy" sleeper. You know, the one that seems content after some rocking, singing, and nursing. Things jus...

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Sacramento Sidetracks
Weekend Top 10

Weekend Top 10

Sat, March 5th - Sun, March 6th 1. Dance and sing to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with FRANCIE DILLON. Sat 2. See the Bok Kai Dragon Parade and Lion Dancers at the BOK KAI FESTIVAL. Sat 3. Pet baby animals, make a craft, and pig out at Davis’ PIG DAY. Sat 4. Build a RACE CAR at Home Depot’s...

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Robert's Sister
It’s Okay to Look

Robert looks different from other people his age. He is 45 years old but uses a walker, he wears a very hard helmet, he drags his right foot and sometimes he trips. He is slow to respond to questions (he’ll get there, he just needs a lot of processin...



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