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Babies in the Boardroom
A touching presentation of mothers at work at Mothering, with their children by their side.
A Day in the Life of Moms Working at Mothering.
The History of Mothering
Watch this video presentation of the history of Mothering magazine.
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Mothering's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Get cozy and watch heartwarming film footage and interviews gleaned from the weekend's varied events. Amidst the families, fun and festivities, the video also offers a glimpse into Mothering's three-decade history and how our deep roots have grown to fruition. Shot and edited by professional filmmaker (and Mothering fan) Justin Bomberg—who joined us in Santa Fe fresh on the heels of documenting the Rollling Stone's latest tour—this seven-minute montage truly conveys the essence of Mothering and our global community of readers.
Poetry Readings
Explore the depth and breadth of the parenting experience through spoken word, in audio offerings from the anniversary's poetry reading. Professional poets and dabblers alike, these motherpoets and a fatherpoet gift the listener with their personal expressions.
- Asheba, singing Happy Anniversary Mothering Magazine
- Ana June - Soren and Mirabai
- Anna Kiss - Aleksander
- Anne Valley Fox - Letter to My Firstborn, Poem for My Mother, and Embargo
- Candace Walsh - Grandma Poem
- Miriam Sagan - Dyin', Demeter in Winter, and A Poem About Midlife
- Peggy O'Mara - Origins of Mother's Day
- Peggy O'Mara - My Body, Fourth Child, and Time Still
- Peter Chandler - Raising the Hand of Praise
- Shawna Wentz - The Offering the Power of a Woman's Belly
Mothering Magazine Release Party
Friends gathered at the home of San Antonio photographer, Laura Joyce-Hubbard, the day that Mothering's Sept/Oct issue hit the newstands.This tight-knit community of attachment-parenting friends dubbed their party-turned-playgroup, "Mothering Magazine Release Party," asthe issue featured twelve mama and babe combos shot by Laura. For a peek inside this celebratory community, complete with Mothering issues replacing diapers on the clothesline, click here.
Mothering Magazine Release Party—Take Two
Check out this slideshow of Laura Joyce-Hubbard's second Mothering Release Party! Laura is the photographer of the March-April cloth diaper cover. You might recognize some of the faces from within the magazine reading the magazine.
http://laurajoycehubbard.com/motheringreleaseparty.html
On the Road with Mothering and Whole Foods Market - The Whole Baby Lecture Series
Mothering and Whole Foods come together to produce Whole Baby. On the road together, presenting a series of lectures in different cities around the US, this film offers the highlights of their presentations in Chicago.
Mothering and Whole Baby, Chicago IL
Mothering Blessing
On a sunny winter Sunday, members of the Mothering staff and friends gathered to hold a blessing for our dear coworker Jen Lesher.These photos offer glimpses into the laughter, tears, hopes and wishes that we shared, in celebrating this first time mama's transition and upcoming birth. Food, rituals, intentions, and gifts were woven throughout, as the loving support of our community showered on us all.
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Back To Africa
Mothering's Articles Editor, Candace Walsh, returns to Africa this week to attend the next Equality Now Fund for Grassroots Activism to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read her article Freedom From FGM and listen to the Goddess Radio Interview of Candace and Wendy Flick of the Pond Foundation on the current state of FGM.
Consuming Kids: What Parents Can Do
Drawing on the insights of health care professionals, children's advocates, and industry insiders, the film focuses on the explosive growth of child marketing in the wake of deregulation, showing how youth marketers have used the latest advances in psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to transform American children into one of the most powerful and profitable consumer demographics in the world. Consuming Kids pushes back against the wholesale commercialization of childhood, raising urgent questions about the ethics of children's marketing and its impact on the health and well-being of kids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_-q0bAj6ME
MDC featured in "The Good Mother: A History of American Motherhood"
Some say motherhood is the hardest job in the world; turns out, there's a lot of history to back that up. In this Mother's Day episode, the Guys explore the changing expectations of mothers over three centuries. It just so happens that MotheringDotCommunity plays a significant role in the history of motherhood. Listen to the radio program at Back Story Radio.
www.backstoryradio.org/2009/05/mama-tried-a-history-of-american-motherhood/
Make Mother's Day Sustainable
Corey Colwell-Lipson, co-author of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, shows how unique, meaningful and no-cost cards can be made by upcycling items that might otherwise be tossed—perfect for Mother's Day.
You can also download the mp4 video here.
You can download the Windows Media Viewer file here.
For more fun, easy and low-cost ideas for giving special occasions an eco-wise twist, visit Corey and her mom Lynn at www.CelebrateGreen.net, or contact Corey at Corey@CelebrateGreen.net.
Cosleeping Coverage by STU
Watch this cosleeping coverage by St. Thomas University journalism students.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qntyYNlS_1Y
Naomi Aldort on Leading Edge Parenting Radio
Join Sandi Schwartz and Naomi Aldort as they discuss how to be an authentically loving parent.
Listen to the radio show on Lawofattracttalkradio.com.
Look What They Gone Done to Birth
Birth celeb Earth Lande performs a passionate spoken word piece that promises to transform how you see birth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eblQAAIHBM
Make an Easter Eco-Basket
Using a handkerchief, a takeout container, and some leftover tissue paper, Shiho Masuda fashions an exquisite Furoshiki gift basket. Perfect for Easter!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpPTcbuaRKA
Portrait Bookmarks
By Amanda Blake Soule
Children's artwork is ever-changing. Amanda's portrait bookmark tutorial, taken with permission from her new book Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures
You can preorder the book at Amazon. You can download the PDF tutorial here.
Southwest Creations Collaborative
This collaborative in New Mexico strives to help Spanish-speaking women by providing a living wage, on-site child care, ESL classes, and more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv_qMhcw6RM
Learn to Appliqué
Watch this tutorial by mama crafter Sally J Shim, featured in this month's Mothering, to learn to use appliqué for any cloth item that could use a little creative style.
Katie Couric reports on Gardasil
More than 10,000 adverse reactions to Gardasil, including 27 deaths, have been reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
Big Belly Art
Watch how one mother turns her beautiful pregnant belly into a work of art.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sqq-Wm3nqE
Home Delivery: The Movie
Most women in the modern world never think twice about the decision to give birth in a hospital. Like their mothers and grandmothers before them, they imagine a time when they'll pack their bags, call their doctors and rush to the fluorescent lights and sterile sheets of their baby's first home. But in a time when C-Sections are inexplicably on the rise, health costs are skyrocketing, and personal care is hard to find, some women are questioning this paradigm.
Read more and watch the trailer here: www.homedelivery-themovie.com
Groove your bump for better maternity care
Breakdancing "pregnant"women storm Europe to raise consciousness about the quality of healthcare in developing nations. Find out more at www.oxfam.org.uk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs0s_K1IIAg
Etsy: The Handmade's Tale
Shop at Etsy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it's all about and what it represents.
Watch it at YouTube.
How to Make an African Animal Headdress
Take a walk on the wild side with this tutorial on how to make an animal headdress with your kids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGRB0VBp2Q
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