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Privilege of Parenting

May 4, 2012 Written by Books , Family , Inspiration

None of us have unlimited time to indulge in reading blogs so our blog choices must be made wisely. I regularly dip into a few inspiring parenting blogs, a few spiritually nourishing blogs, and a few smart brainy blogs. I find all three of those elements in one of my favorites. It’s written by clinical [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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Start Throwing Things

April 24, 2012 Written by Books , Education , Family , Just for Fun

  There are at least 8 reasons you should start throwing things. 1. Juggling boosts brain development. Research indicates that learning to juggle accelerates the growth of  neural connections related to memory, focus, movement, and vision. The beneficial changes persist even after weeks without practice. 2. Juggling is egalitarian. It doesn’t discriminate by age, size, gender, or athletic [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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Talk with Parenting for Peace Author Marcy Axness on April 23rd

April 18, 2012 Written by Baby , Books , Family , Inspiration

Update: Connect with Marcy on this page through April 27th! Mothering is glad to announce that Marcy Axness, Mothering blogger and parenting expert, will be answering questions about her new book Parenting for Peace right here on All Things Mothering April 23rd-27th. Keep an eye on the blog, our Facebook page, or our Twitter feed for a link to talk with [...]


Posted by: Melanie Mayo-Laakso | Mothering.com
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Encouraging The Mother Daughter Project

April 2, 2012 Written by Books , Child , Community , Education , Family , Inspiration , Motherhood

When I was 19, I went to Europe with 2 girlfriends for 9 1/2 weeks. On the train in France, I was listening to Sinead O’Connor for the first time on my walkman (yes, I am that old) and I was deeply moved by just how incredible she was. Everyone had told me she was [...]


Posted by: Jessica Williams
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Mama, Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowgirls

March 26, 2012 Written by Books , Education , Inspiration

  “Always saddle your own horse. Always know what you’re doing. And go in the direction you are heading.” Connie Reeves Living on a farm, I know something about cows. But all I know about cowgirls came from movie stereotypes. There’s much more to know. These women defied convention by training horses, riding, enduring hard [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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How Much Do You Weigh?

March 19, 2012 Written by Books , Health

I had lunch recently with a group of friends, all highly accomplished and creative women. The discussion zipped along in fascinating directions, that is, until we were given menus. Although most entrées were described by what had been subtracted—low-fat, vegan, dairy-free—that didn’t stop my friends from gasping about what they’d like to order, but wouldn’t [...]


Posted by: Laura Grace Weldon
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