You can’t set boundaries on other people
hippiemommy
Back when I was first married – when dinosaurs roamed the earth – someone gave me this book. I think I picked it up for a moment and realized that…
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“Check with your doctor…”
This week I have been struck by how (unknowingly) dependent I have been on the opinions of my care providers. I like to think of myself as a pretty independent…
Socialization
The older that my kids get, the less that I am worried about “socialization”. I went to a mix of public and private schools. My dh was homeschooled up until…
“100 Mile Diet” / “Plenty” book tour in Boulder and Denver
Sorry for another “local” post, but I just want to get the word out. The authors of the 100 Mile Diet (also called Plenty here in the states) will be…
“My body is not a lemon.”
As I mentioned a few entries ago, hearing the heartbeat has made me much more focused. Today I decided to resume my reading of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. I…
Ina May Gaskin speaking in Boulder on May 4
I know that I have at least a few local readers. 🙂 If you are anywhere near the Boulder/Denver area, please consider joining the Colorado Midwives Association for an evening…
A heartbeat
I had a wonderful appointment with my midwife today, and we heard my baby’s heartbeat. The kids were so excited. It was such a joyous moment. On the way home…
GBD success stories
I’ve posted this kind of stuff in the past. I think it is important for those of us who are AP/GBD/gentle parenting to make sure that we talk about our…
Why do I lay books down?
I have this terrible habit – sometimes I am in the middle of reading a really good book and I put it down and completely forget about it! I don’t…
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