Comments on: My Top 3 Natural Parenting Principles

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:01:40 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Candi! The great thing is that children can turn out wonderfully with lots of love alone. Anything positive we do on top of that is a bonus!
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By: Candi Elm

Candi Elm — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:28:15 +0000

I wish I would have done things differently with my children. But you do what you can at the time. Thanks for sharing some resourses.
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By: Deb Chitwood

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:21:09 +0000

Thank you! There are some great homeschool conferences that are wonderful to attend while you're still considering homeschooling (and while you're homeschooling). I used to attend the Christian Home Educators of Colorado convention that was held in Denver each June. It was always a fantastic learning and support experience. Most, if not all, states have some sort of homeschool convention.

By: Deb Chitwood

Deb Chitwood — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:23:40 +0000

Thanks so much, Janet! I appreciate your kind words – and your tweet!

By: Janet

Janet — Sun, 16 May 2010 14:58:29 +0000

Thank you for sharing your life and thoughts so generously! I'll be tweeting this entry to my homeschool pals.

By: Luschka

Luschka — Sun, 16 May 2010 04:13:39 +0000

I love the idea of the mirror in the play area. I will look in to that. I am also considering homeschooling. I have some time yet to think about it, but it just feels right. Thanks for sounding so confident, it is inspiring!

By: Deb Chitwood

Deb Chitwood — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:46:53 +0000

Montessori is best known for preschool education, but I really love the Montessori ideas for infants and toddlers. It's amazing to watch babies when they have the freedom to safely explore their environment.

By: NavelgazingBajan

NavelgazingBajan — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:14:28 +0000

I'm at the stage where the need to baby-proof is becoming more and more apparent every day. I love watching my son explore and enjoy his growing independence from me. I'm going to look into those Montessori methods you mentioned.

By: Deb Chitwood

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:47:28 +0000

Thanks so much, Sarah! Actually, baby proofing a whole room wasn’t that difficult, since our living room was quite small! The main thing was putting up a barrier between that room and the rest of the house. I also baby proofed another room with a mat on the floor and low shelves that became a bedroom/playroom when my son was a little older.

By: Deb Chitwood

Deb Chitwood — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:39:50 +0000

Thank you, Amber! It sounds like you’re doing a great job. I’ve really seen the results of treating children with respect. It’s amazing how much difference it makes for both parents and children.