More and more celebs are following progressive or attachment parenting principles. “Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford and “Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik both made the headlines recently when they revealed publicly that they breastfed their toddlers; Rutherford even more so because she revealed her stance on the subject back in 2008. Bialik, who, in [...]
Co-sleeping Best For Kids up to Three-Years-Old
This article from The Daily Mail releases new research showing that co-sleeping is best for kids right up to ages three and four. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2054393/Bad-news-dads-Babies-share-mothers-bed-age-good-hearts.html There is actually a wealth of research that I discuss in my book, to support co-sleeping, yet it rarely makes the headlines in the mainstream. Most parents fear that co-sleeping and SIDS are [...]
My Name Is Beth and I’m a B-Average Mother
I’ve been contemplating the best way to begin this post for a couple of days now. You’d think I was performing a first-time tracheotomy for all the second-guessing I’ve done. Do I simply introduce myself as the newest blogger for Mothering? List my finest maternal credentials? Bust out my bragging rights for the number of [...]
Extended Breastfeeding: From the Mouth of the (Not-So) Babe
This is my daughter Echo some time last year. She was three and still nursing quite a bit. I was struggling with it all and so took a moment to ask her about her thoughts on nursing. After making the video my compassion for this little being grew. I no longer saw her as an adversary in [...]
A Breastfeeding Journey: night weaning and nursing while pregnant
As the Mama of a just-turned-two-year old, I’ve been breastfeeding for 24 months. This feels both commonplace and absolutely extraordinary. I’m fortunate that my breastfeeding journey has been relatively easy. Other than my blistered nipples and her blistered lips that first week, and a few bouts of clogged milk ducts along the way, it’s been [...]
Thankful for the Collective: You Don’t Have To Parent Alone! FREE VIDEO at www.UltimateParentingCourse.com
Hi Friends, As most of you know, I have been putting most of my energy of late into the Ultimate Parenting Course. I interviewed several experts in the field and have been spending hours editing the footage, brought to tears as I listen to the deeply meaningful, poignant truths and insights of parenting. [...]

















