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	Yoga Together Prenatal exercises and yoga are wonderful ways to spend time with your child. Children can do their own version of your exercises, and they’ll enjoy being a part of your self-care routine.
	Yoga for Healthy Children What does a child experience in one of my classes? Good physical exercise that directs their kinetic--sometimes frenetic--energy into something more centered, and at times, joyful.
	Meditating With Silas After a half hour of mindful breathing my morning meditation session is interrupted by Silas, the indefatigably curious three-year-old.
	Mother Wit When I hear such phrases as "follow your instinct" or "go with your gut," I am reminded of how many times, taking a test, I would change my first answer to a question, only to learn later that my first choice had been correct.
	The Art of Intuition My grandmother knew things beyond the familiar realm of the senses. When I was a child, I asked my mother, "But how does she know?
	Bad Hair Month On the day I gave birth, I looked more beautiful than on my wedding day. After 24 hours without sleep or food, I positively glowed. I was a mommy.
	I Watch My Daughter The author reflects on warm memories of young motherhood, nourished by beans, tortillas, and a strong circle of friends.
	Celebrating Our Bodies "Mommy, do you ever think about being thinner?" my ten-year-old daughter asked from the back seat of the car one morning.
	Beat The Blues If you're feeling depressed, take a look at your life and don't be afraid to make changes. Find some great tips to help you on the path to recovery.
	Life as a Deaf Mother When I learned I was pregnant, I was filled with joy, but I asked myself with fear "How will I manage being a mother if I can’t hear anything?"
	Bear Claw Mama Although the yoga sessions were not interruption-free, they were mostly peaceful episodes that soothed our collective beast.
	The Velveteen Stepmother I didn't know what courage meant until I met and married my husband, gaining two stepchildren in the process.
	African Dance & Birth African dance is particularly grounding during pregnancy-it allows you to be present in the moment and to forget about everything else.
	Mamayoga You know that moment of indescribable bliss when time stands still and we experience the mystery of life? That moment is yoga.
	Meditating Mamas These meditations offer you a manageable and valuable source of comfort and strength. We hope you will use them as you wish: daily, weekly, or at the drop of a diaper.
	Shoulder Releasers Two poses that help relieve upper body tension.
	The Gift Of Renewal All women need a time to unwind, to be creative, and to rest. We deserve the opportunity to reconnect with other women and to rejuvenate our body and spirit.
	Our Llamas Are About Family We looked into many different kinds of animals, from horses and cows to ostriches and bison. After much research and a number of visits to various farms, we were most drawn to the gentle, versatile llama.
	Jo's Baby-Care Tips for Disabled Mums These are practical tips for moms with varying levels of ability finding their rhythm in parenting.
	Surfing With Daddy My daughters were squeezed into their little wetsuits romping around at the water's edge. Daddy was taking them surfing.
	Grief Tea Borage, said to relieve sadness and grief, is an herb known in ancient times as a tonic—it calms the heart and revitalizes the exhausted system.
	The Solace of the Rocker Every newspaper or magazine I pick up seems to feature an article about reducing the stress in your life and improving your health. The only equipment I need is one small baby and a rocking chair.
	My Body Rocks Pregnancy Course with Karen Brody You won't want to miss this very special MotheringDotCommunity pregnancy course with Karen Brody, founder of Birth on Labor Day (BOLD) and author of the play Birth.
	Are You My Mama? The worst part of having a brain tumor was not the surgery or the seizures. It was having to send my three children away to their grandparents.
	Higher Ground: Soul Day As you prepare for your baby's birth, the third trimester is a good time to start observing a Soul Day, a holy day for your family.

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