Pregnancy & Flu Vaccine
It is now standard practice to inoculate expectant women in America against influenza between October and May, the period considered to be “flu season” by …
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Homebirth: Safe & Sane
My parents were born at home in 1921, as were most in their generation and by the 1940s, when I was born, 44% of births still took place outside of the …
Formula Samples Decline
There’s good news in the breastfeeding advocacy world. The distribution of formula samples is on the decline and limiting promotional materials from …
Homebirth Safety Studies
1. de Jonge A, van der Goes B, Ravelli A, Amelink-Verburg M, Mol B, Nijhuis J, Bennebroek Gravenhorst J,Buitendijk S. Perinatal mortality and …
The Simple Life
Parenthood is a surprising time. From falling more deeply in love than you ever thought possible, to enduring sleeplessness you never thought possible, the …
Homestead School
When my husband and I decided to take out the front lawn and use that space to grow vegetables, I leapt into the project. Same thing happened when we got …
Everyday Attachment
The hallmarks of attachment security are availability, responsiveness, and sensitivity; hence, it is not just the presence of the parent, but the quality of …
Being Authentic with Kids
A few years ago, I was in an eye exam for my son Noah. The doctor wanted to get drops in Noah’s eyes and he was frustrated that Noah did not want to sit …
Halloween Decor
For Earth-friendly Halloween decor, think pumpkins, gourds, unusual vegetables, treasures from the forest, even edible decor. Corey Colwell-Lipson is the …
What is Attachment Parenting?
Attachment parenting is not permissive parenting. It is not about abdicating authority as a parent, but about responding to the legitimate biological needs of …