Naturally curious about their surroundings, toddlers and preschoolers love to learn about the Earth. Creating habits early in life that help children respect the planet can only foster a better place for them to grow into. Welcome to April edition of the Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival, hosted by Authentic Parenting and Mudpiemama. This month’s topic…
First Year Series: The Mother Within
The first year of motherhood is extraordinary – so many changes, so many possibilities. The First Year Series at Positive Parenting Connection is aimed at giving first time mothers a chance to share their experiences with other readers to inspire, share, enjoy and celebrate the journey of motherhood. Today I am weloming first time mom,…
Weekend Challenge: Mirror of Support
What a wonderful feeling to share life with those that really get us and love us just the way we are. Do you have someone in your life that really gets you? Do they listen when you need to talk, do they hug you when you need support, do they lift you up when you…
10 Toddler Learning Activities For Independent Play
Looking for some fun and easy learning activities a toddler can do alone? Toddlers love to play. Play is a toddler’s way to learn and explore about everything and anything. Toddlers love to play with their caregivers but they also thrive playing on their own. Independent play is a wonderful way for toddlers to start…
Book Review: Poetry of a Hobo Mama
This is a group giveaway with Hobo Mama, Living Peacefully With Children, Authentic Parenting, Up, Down & Natural, Code Name: Mama, Positive Parenting Connection, and I Thought I Knew Mama. Please enter at one site only. Find the section marked “Win it!” for the mandatory entry and optional bonus entries. In honor of April’s National…
Sharing Sunday
It’s Sunday again! If I needed any more reasons to believe that positive and gentle discipline works, flying with three children this past week was it. We traveled to see the grandparents and I was so grateful that all three children did wonderfully on the flights. It’s a bit nerve wracking to juggle three kids and all…
Weekend Challenge: Making Mistakes
For parents and children alike mistakes are wonderful opportunities for reflection and learning. Sometimes as parents we make a mistake, like yelling because we lose patience or speak faster than we really should and say the wrong thing, perhaps we react negatively before thinking through to alternatives. What are these mistakes telling us about where…
Help! My Tot Will Not Let Me Brush Her Teeth!
Welcome to the April 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Kids and Personal Care Does your toddler like or dislike brushing teeth? 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 shared stories, tips, and struggles relating to their…
Sharing Sunday
Happy Sunday! We celebrated Easter today by displaying all of our recent projects in the dinning room, doing an egg hunt at the local playground and by packing for our trip to visit grandparents tomorrow. We love the no-cook playdough recipe from the Nurturestore. The site also has wonderful play ideas and links to other awesome sites!…
Weekend Challenge: What do you need?
What do you need? When asked with kind intent this powerful question demonstrates empathy, care and a desire to understand and connect. Ask yourself what YOU need for yourself: when you care for your needs you can meet the needs of others with an open heart and centered mind. Ask your children what THEY need….
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