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Making Moments Into Memories

Every moment is enormous, and it’s all we have.”   Natalie Goldberg   When my daughter was a baby she napped in the stroller. One time. This may stand out in my memory because it was so unusual. Or because I savored that wonderfully long nap in a babyhood troubled by chronic illness. But I [...]

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Why Reconcile

“The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.”   -Thich Nhat Hanh The majority of relationships fail from our collective inability to make peace with each other. We watch our long-term investments of loving connection wither on the vine rather than take the courageous steps of seeking [...]

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Conferences inspire parents toward holistic health

Even as online forums, email lists, and blogs have become great resources for sharing knowledge about parenting and all things health-related, there’s something special about going to a conference. For holistic-minded parents, that’s especially true of a huge nutrition conference like Wise Traditions, put on annually in November by the Weston A. Price Foundation, and [...]

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Adding the “Holy” to the “Days”

A version of this article originally appeared in December 2010; I have made some updates and hope it proves helpful for deepening your experience of the holiday season. Love, Jessica www.LoveParentingLA.com and www.UltimateParentingCourse.com My parents hosted a large annual Christmas Eve party with music, talking, and the usual festivities for many years until a profound [...]

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Moon Mysteries Giveaway

Dear Mamas, I am delighted to have two copies of the fabulous new book Moon Mysteries to give away.   Please comment below for your chance to win.  Increase your chances by liking our Mothering facebook page and Mama Renew facebook page (and let us know in a comment below).  Contest closes Sunday, December 11th [...]

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Braiding Native American Heritage Month with Thanksgiving: A Native American Mother’s Perspective

Thank you to our guest blogger, Terra Trevor, for this work commemorating Native American Heritage Month. Wind, smelling of wood smoke rattles the yellow leaves off the peach tree. I adjust my glasses, button my coat. My son bounds from his classroom to greet me. Eyes filled with brown warmth, he peeks out from under [...]

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