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For gentle, tear-free ways to help encourage your baby to sleep,click here . Dear mommy, I am confused. I am used to falling asleep in your soft, warm arms. Each night I lay snuggled close to you; close enough to hear your heartbeat, close enough to smell your sweet fragrance. I gaze at your … [Continue reading]
All parents have limits. Even the most patient, connected, attached parents can reach the point when they are ready to hurl themselves out of the window from sheer sleep-deprivation-induced insanity. Anybody who has me on their facebook friends list will know that recently I have been dealing with … [Continue reading]
At the breastfeeding group that I volunteer at, the most common non-breastfeeding-related concern (or rather, the most common indirectly breastfeeding-related concern) the new mums have is that they are holding their babies too much. This is an open letter to them, and to all mothers who worry that … [Continue reading]
Babywearing, a necessity in cultures wherein the mother must return to manual labour almost immediately after the birth of her baby, is becoming more and more popular in the western world. Babywearing is practical, affordable (assuming you don’t develop a serious sling addiction… ahem), safe and … [Continue reading]
Recently, I received a number of comments from a childcare provider saying that she believed that attachment parenting creates needy, disobedient and disrespectful children who are not equipped to cope with the world because their every need has been pandered to from day one. This commenter is … [Continue reading]
Alternative Mama, you’re still alive?! Yes, thankfully. It’s been more than a while since I last posted. I once again apologise for my absence; it’s about time I filled you in on what’s been going on and what’s to come. So where have you been? As many of you know, I have been struggling … [Continue reading]
So, as you probably know by now, we have always planned to be a homeschooling family. I believe in homeschooling, and it seemed to be a sensible … [Continue reading]
It’s not very often something makes me as cross as reading this article did this morning. Apparently, NICE guidelines (one of the governing … [Continue reading]
OK, so it's been about 6 months now since I started using mostly natural, home-made cleaning products in my home. My almost-all-purpose cleaner is a … [Continue reading]
Today I read a wonderful post by Birth Without Fear. It brought a tear to my eye, and inspired me to write something (which is no mean feat, I can … [Continue reading]
Heather Von St James is a mesothelioma cancer survivor and a guest blogger for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. The date was November 21, 2005. I … [Continue reading]
Well, after yet another brief disappearance I am back. Oh, ladies (and gents), I am sorry for being quiet recently. In all honesty, life has been … [Continue reading]
Baby magazines, books and leaflets available to pregnant women are full of tips, advice and pointers for women who are just beginning their parenting … [Continue reading]
This week has seen a lot of talk in the blogosphere and on facebook about the UNICEF baby-friendly initiative, and how it affects formula marketing in … [Continue reading]
Dealing with hitting can be one of the hardest parts of raising a child. The hitting stage is one that nearly all children go through at some point. … [Continue reading]
Socialisation. It's a simple concept – the idea that if you place your child in social situations often, they will become socially confident and … [Continue reading]
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