When I was expecting my first baby, I was so focused on inhaling books and resources on natural childbirth and packing our natural birth hospital bag that I nearly forgot to get ready for life once the baby arrived. I finally decorated his nursery, but I still had no idea what kinds of toys to […]
Nell O'Leary
Living in the great city of Saint Paul with my lovie AA, little SuperBoy, tot SweetPea, expecting our third in May, garden, compost pile, sewing stack, and computer screen. We try to be urban farmers, Catholic hippies, and fully present along the journey of familyhood.
http://www.wholeparentingfamily.comReasons to Have a Doula
There’s a lot of planning that goes into having a baby. If you’re a mom, especially for the first time, then you probably spend much of your pregnancy focusing on what to pack for the hospital, how to aid in your labor, and which interventions you’re going to forego. Another important consideration is whether or […]
Discipline for a Four Year Old
Just when you’ve conquered labor, survived the postpartum period, and mastered the whole cloth-diapering thing, you blink and your little baby is suddenly a toddler and a budding kid. You might be wondering how your little baby grew up so quickly, and wondering how on earth to parent and discipline someone who can now speak back […]
How to Parent Naturally with Multiple Kids
Embracing a natural lifestyle in today’s market where happy meals are celebrated and sodas are worshipped can prove to be difficult. It often means you make your own takeout and ice cream treats, your own baby wipes, and your own beauty products. This takes time and energy, but of course, is so worth the payoff […]
Fitness During Pregnancy
Fitness during pregnancy is extremely important. Exercise helps ease labor pains and helps the mother adjust to her changing body throughout the entire pregnancy process. But fitness during pregnancy doesn’t entail exactly what regular fitness does. There are certain exercises and movements that should be avoided during certain trimesters, and there are specific stretches and […]
