Tag Archive: Carnival of Natural Parenting

Montessori and My Children – Theory vs. Reality

Montessori and My Children - Theory vs. Reality

Welcome to the June 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting in Theory vs. in Reality This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants are sharing how their ideas and methods of parenting have changed. *** My children are…

Discussing Difficult Topics with Kids: What’s Worked for Me

Discussing Difficult Topics with Kids

Welcome to the March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Tough Conversations This 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 spoken up about how they discuss complex topics with their children. Please read to the end to find…

Creating Happy Childhood Memories through Family Traditions

Creating Happy Childhood Memories through Family Traditions

Welcome to the December 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Childhood Memories This 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 talked about memories of growing up — their own or the ones they’re helping their children create. Please…

Helping Our Children Have Healthy Body Images

Welcome to the October 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Instilling a Healthy Self-Image This 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 confessions, wisdom, and goals for helping children love who they are. Please read to the…

Preparing Family Meals Together

Welcome to the July 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family Creations This 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 crafts, recipes, and philosophies of creativity. Please read to the end to find a list of links…

Finding Joy in an Imperfect Childbirth Experience

Welcome to the June 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Embracing Your Birth Experience This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have written about at least one part of their birth experience that they can hold up and…

If You Can’t Say Something Nice…

Welcome to the February 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Respectful Interactions With Other Parents This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have focused on how we can communicate with other parents compassionately. *** “Say Something Nice” Word-Art…

The Wonderful World of Online Communities

Blogging would seem to be a lonely endeavor. But I’ve discovered that blogging is not an isolated activity. Online, there are numerous communities, friendships, and collaborative efforts. If we look at how we can best help our own children as well as the world’s children, we all need to work together however we can. I’ve…