Archive for September, 2010

Gentle Parenting Success Stories and Suggestions #4

September 30th, 2010 by Dionna - 20 Comments

Today’s gentle parenting post is a success story. Please share your own gentle parenting successes or questions – read the italicized text at the end of this post for more information on the series. ___________________ Kieran loves popcorn, and when I make some (using kernels and coconut oil on the…

Informed Consent Advocacy Letter

September 29th, 2010 by Dionna - Comments Off

Yesterday I posted seven ways you can get involved in the advocacy efforts to reduce routine, medically unnecessary infant circumcision. One of the ideas listed asks you to write letters to your local hospitals, urging them to require physicians to give parents complete information on the risks involved in routine…

Seven Ways to Reduce Unwanted and Unnecessary Circumcisions

September 28th, 2010 by Dionna - 20 Comments

You have probably heard about Baby Mario Viera, who was circumcised against his parent’s wishes in a Miami Hospital. The Vieras’ attorney, Spencer Aronfeld, recently published a short response to the many inquiries he’s gotten from concerned parents, all of whom are asking “how can I prevent this from happening…

Playful Parenting Book Discussion, Chapters 4-6

September 27th, 2010 by Dionna - 29 Comments

Welcome to the second discussion of Lawrence Cohen’s Playful Parenting. Today we are discussing chapters 4-6. Questions and scenarios for discussion are below, but please don’t feel limited by our talking points. Chapters 4-6 Summary Parents can encourage their children’s confidence and prepare them for “the world” using playfulness and…

October Carnival of Natural Parenting: Call for Submissions

September 26th, 2010 by Dionna - Comments Off

We continue to be delighted with the advice and stories our Carnival of Natural Parenting participants share, and we hope you’ll join us for the next carnival in October! (Check out January, February, March, April, May, June, July, and September if you missed them.) Your co-hosts are Dionna at Code…

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