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More Celebs Following Progressive Parenting Principles

May 10, 2012 Written by Babywearing , Breastfeeding , Cosleeping , Homeschooling , Tandem Nursing

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 [...]


Posted by: Chaley Scott
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Your Child’s Behavior Affected By Diet?

April 9, 2012 Written by Child , Education , Family , Food , Health , Homeschooling

I’m one of those annoying people.  I grow enough organic produce to put up hundreds of jars of home canned goods each year. I grind grain to make fresh flour, use coconut oil instead of canola, even make my own herbal tinctures. I was probably a little nutty about nutrition before I had kids. Believe me, [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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Legendary Learners

February 22, 2012 Written by Books , Homeschooling

    What drives big thinkers, creators, and leaders who achieve success on their own terms? Jamie McMillin wanted to find out, hoping her quest would help her raise and educate her own two children. She delved into biographies of luminaries including Margaret Mead, Pearl Buck, Marie Curie, Louis Armstrong, Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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Seven Ways to Cure Cabin Fever

February 7, 2012 Written by Education , Homeschooling , Just for Fun

  Stuck inside? Might as well extract some fun out of all that togetherness. For true cabin fever recovery, try something you’ve never done before.   1. Stage a treasure hunt. First, hide a prize. The prize doesn’t have to be a toy or candy. Try a “find your packed lunch” treasure hunt. The real [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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When Little Ones Are Pushed To Learn

January 16, 2012 Written by Education , Homeschooling

  Take a look at promotional material for preschools in your area. Chances are there’s an emphasis on early math, pre-reading, and other academics. This approach sells.  Nearly everyone I know is sure their children benefit from playing with blinking, beeping toys that “teach.” Most of them sign their children up at the age of [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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Is Barbie The Problem?

December 23, 2011 Written by Family , Homeschooling , Simple Living

I’m excited to see my kids’ faces on Christmas morning. They’ll each get a few gifts that I’m pretty sure they’re going to flip for. My five-year old loves books (especially about Asia), ABC workbooks, and construction toys. My two-year old is obsessed with cars. They’ll receive about three gifts each from me and my [...]


Posted by: Bunmi Laditan
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